Physics World Weekly Podcast

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Quantum Computing

Artificial Intelligence

Physics

Climate Change

Quantum Technology

Cancer Treatment

Quantum Mechanics

Medical Physics

Radiotherapy

Quantum Sensors

Machine Learning

Quantum Physics

Quantum Technologies

Nuclear Fusion

Astronomy

Graphene

CERN

Healthcare

Quantum Error Correction

Particle Accelerators

Physics World Weekly offers a unique insight into the latest news, breakthroughs and innovations from the global scientific community. Our award-winning journalists reveal what has captured their imaginations about the stories in the news this week, which might span anything from quantum physics and astronomy through to materials science, environmental research and policy, and biomedical science a... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	100	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	PhysicsScienceTechnology

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Latest Episodes

Open data: the benefits and challenges of sharing a precious resource

Laura Feetham-Walker of IOP Publishing is our podcast guest

28 May 2026 • 25 min • Popular

Thermodynamic computing: noise as a resource, not an enemy

Theoretical physicist Stephen Whitelam is our podcast guest

21 May 2026 • 37 min • Most popular

Paul Howarth: IOP president highlights the need to raise the profile of physics in society

Podcast interview also explores concerns about recent funding cuts to fundamental physics research in the UK

14 May 2026 • 36 min

Near-oxymoronic requirements: the materials challenges of fusion energy

Jacob John of the UK Atomic Energy Authority is our podcast guest

7 May 2026 • 32 min

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Recent Guests

Stephen Whitelam

Theoretical physicist

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Episode: Thermodynamic computing: noise as a resource, not an enemy

Jacob John

AEA scientist working on materials for fusion reactors

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Episode: Near-oxymoronic requirements: the materials challenges of fusion energy

Florence Concepcion

Senior Quantum Engineer at Aquark Technologies

Aquark Technologies

Episode: Quantum sensors benefit from miniaturized ultrahigh vacuum

Gleb Zilberstein

Physicist and entrepreneur applying proteomics to historical objects

SpringStyle Tech Design

Episode: Proteins on manuscript reveal how Renaissance medicines were made

Alexandra Vidyuk

CEO and founding partner at Beyond Earth Ventures

Beyond Earth Ventures

Episode: Backing winners in deep tech: physicist and venture capitalist Alexandra Vidyuk

Brian Pogue

Medical physicist, inventor, and entrepreneur

Dartmouth College; DoseOptics; Hypoxia Surgical

Episode: Biomedical optics play crucial roles across medicine

Liz Martin

Sustainability Lead at IOP Publishing

IOP Publishing

Episode: How IOP Publishing cut its carbon footprint by 36% since 2020

Dave Robertson

MP for Lichfield, former physics teacher

UK Parliament

Episode: From the classroom to the committee room: Dave Robertson MP on politics and physics

Giorgio Volpe

Professor of soft matter

University College London

Episode: Droplet scientists push the boundary between living and non-living matter

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Hamish Johnston

Host of Physics World Weekly Podcast (primary host); frequent moderator and interviewer across episodes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 291 ratings

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While the information is good, one would think that a physics podcast would pay attention more to the audio quality to convey the message. There are many times that critical information is garbled.
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United States3 years ago
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Canada3 years ago
In-depth Physics Pocast
I like the highly technical discussion provided by this podcast.
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Onejoebloggs
Australia4 years ago
Audio quality is everything to a podcast
While the information is good, one would think that a physics podcast would pay attention more to the audio quality to convey the message.
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United States4 years ago

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Guests from policy or industry are seen as valuable but sometimes polarizing on certain topics.

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Some comments favor deeper, multi-guest perspectives on niche topics.

Episodes that mix deep theory with practical examples are highly valued.

Listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of technical topics and real-world applications.

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Apple Podcasts	#12	United States/Science/Physics
Apple Podcasts	#9	United Kingdom/Science/Physics
Apple Podcasts	#17	Canada/Science/Physics
Apple Podcasts	#185	United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts	#14	Germany/Science/Physics
Apple Podcasts	#15	France/Science/Physics

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Paul Howarth: IOP president highlights the need to raise the profile of physics in society

Q: How do you strike a balance between vocal advocacy for cuts and supporting areas of growth in physics?

By supporting the totality of physics and quantifying impact to show how all areas contribute to society and economy.

Paul Howarth: IOP president highlights the need to raise the profile of physics in society

Q: Moving on now to your new role as IOP President, what drew you to the position?

A desire to give back to physics and to elevate its role in society across education, industry, and policy.

Paul Howarth: IOP president highlights the need to raise the profile of physics in society

Q: There seems to be a little bit of a nuclear renaissance now as well, isn't there, in multiple countries? How do you see that going in the next decade?

Smaller, modular plants and broader investor participation could increase frequency and reduce risk, accelerating growth.

Paul Howarth: IOP president highlights the need to raise the profile of physics in society

Q: Well, that nicely moves on to the next question, which is then you did switch to industry working for British Nuclear Fuels Limited. Why did you make that move?

To connect fusion knowledge with industry, understand the commercial side, and contribute to the UK's nuclear capability.

Paul Howarth: IOP president highlights the need to raise the profile of physics in society

Q: Did you work on it at any other kind of nuclear fusion facilities around the world, or was it just predominantly based in the UK at JET?

It was mainly at JET with involvement from international teams, providing a broad, industrially relevant experience.

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This show leans into high-level physics, engineering, and policy, often pairing researchers with industry leaders and policymakers to explore frontier topics—from thermodynamic computing and quantum sensing to fusion materials, medical optics, and AI's impact on science. Episodes frequently thread practical applications, funding and governance, and real-world deployments, giving listeners a mix of deep technical context and strategic insight for both research and industry audiences. A standout quality is the breadth of guests, spanning academia, national labs, startups, and government, which helps illuminate how fundamental science translates into technology, policy, and markets. The format tends to combine rigorous explanations with career... more

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4. Gleb Zilberstein
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8. Dave Robertson

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