Beste Physics World podcasts (2024)

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Top tips for physics outreach from a prize winner, making graphene more sustainable 34:53

6d ago34:53

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In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast I am in conversation with Joanne O’Meara, who has bagged a King Charles III Coronation Medal for her outstanding achievements in science education and outreach. Based at Canada’s University of Guelph, the medical physicist talks about her passion for science communication and her plans for a new s…

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Trailblazer: Astronaut Eileen Collins reflects on space, adventure, and the power of lifelong learning 38:55

13d ago38:55

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In this episode of Physics World Stories, astronaut Eileen Collins shares her extraordinary journey as the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft. Collins broke barriers in space exploration, inspiring generations with her courage and commitment to discovery. Reflecting on her career, she discusses not only her time in space but also her lif…

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Space travel: the health effects of space radiation and building a lunar GPS 53:53

13d ago53:53

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We are entering a second golden age of space travel – with human missions to the Moon and Mars planned for the near future. In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast we explore two very different challenges facing the next generation of cosmic explorers. First up, the radiation oncologist James Welsh chats with Physics World’s Tami Freema…

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How to boost the sustainability of solar cells 31:54

20d ago31:54

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In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast I explore routes to more sustainable solar energy. My guests are four researchers at the UK’s University of Oxford who have co-authored the “Roadmap on established and emerging photovoltaics for sustainable energy conversion”. They are the chemist Robert Hoye; the physicists Nakita Noel and Pascal…

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Peter Hirst: MIT Sloan Executive Education develops leadership skills in STEM employees 36:15

27d ago36:15

36:15

Physicists and others with STEM backgrounds are sought after in industry for their analytical skills. However, traditional training in STEM subjects is often lacking when it comes to nurturing the soft skills that are needed to succeed in managerial and leadership positions. Our guest in this podcast is Peter Hirst, who is Senior Associate Dean, Ex…

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Julia Sutcliffe: chief scientific adviser explains why policymaking must be underpinned by evidence 30:54

1M ago30:54

30:54

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, features the physicist and engineer Julia Sutcliffe, who is chief scientific adviser to the UK government’s Department for Business and Trade. In a wide-ranging conversation with Physics World’s Matin Durrani, Sutcliffe explains how she began her career as a PhD physicist before working in systems e…

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Flocking together: the physics of sheep herding and pedestrian flows 1:00:31

1M ago1:00:31

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In this episode of Physics World Stories, host Andrew Glester shepherds you through the fascinating world of crowd dynamics. While gazing at a flock of sheep or meandering through a busy street, you may not immediately think of the physics at play – but there is much more than you think. Give the episode a listen to discover the surprising science …

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Data-intensive PhDs at LIV.INNO prepare students for careers outside of academia 36:50

1M ago36:50

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LIV.INNO, Liverpool Centre for Doctoral Training for Innovation in Data-Intensive Science, offers students fully-funded PhD studentships across a broad range of research projects from medical physics to quantum computing. All students receive training in high-performance computing, data analysis, and machine learning and artificial intelligence. St…

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Deep connections: why two AI pioneers won the Nobel Prize for Physics 28:04

2M ago28:04

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It came as a bolt from the blue for many Nobel watchers. This year’s Nobel Prize for Physics went to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for their “foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning and artificial neural networks”. In this podcast I explore the connections between artificial intelligence (AI) and physics with the au…

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Nobel predictions and humorous encounters with physics laureates 30:24

2M ago30:24

30:24

In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, our very own Matin Durrani and Hamish Johnston explain why they think that this year’s Nobel Prize for Physics could be awarded for work in condensed-matter physics – and who could be in the running. They also reminisce about some of the many Nobel laureates that they have met over the years and …

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Science thrives on constructive and respectful peer review 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

It is Peer Review Week and celebrations are well under way at IOP Publishing (IOPP), which brings you the Physics World Weekly podcast. Reviewer feedback to authors plays a crucial role in the peer-review process, boosting the quality of published papers to the benefit of authors and the wider scientific community. But sometimes authors receive ver…

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Working in quantum tech: where are the opportunities for success? 45:53

2M ago45:53

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The quantum industry in booming. An estimated $42bn was invested in the sector in 2023 and is projected to rise to $106 billion by 2040. In this episode of Physics World Stories, two experts from the quantum industry share their experiences, and give advice on how to enter this blossoming sector. Quantum technologies – including computing, communic…

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Diagnosing and treating disease: how physicists keep you safe during healthcare procedures 38:21

2M ago38:21

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This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features two medical physicists working at the heart of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). They are Mark Knight, who is chief healthcare scientist at the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and Fiammetta Fedele, who is head of non-ionizing radiation at Guy’s and St Thomas NHS Foundation T…

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Looking to the future of statistical physics, how intense storms can affect your cup of tea 37:17

3M ago37:17

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In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast we explore two related areas of physics, statistical physics and thermodynamics. First up we have two leading lights in statistical physics who explain how researchers in the field are studying phenomena as diverse as active matter and artificial intelligence. They are Leticia Cugliandolo who is a…

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Hybrid quantum–classical computing chips and neutral-atom qubits both show promise 48:47

3M ago48:47

48:47

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast looks at quantum computing from two different perspectives. Our first guest is Elena Blokhina, who is chief scientific officer at Equal1 – an award-winning company that is developing hybrid quantum–classical computing chips. She explains why Equal1 is using quantum dots as qubits in its silicon-based…

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The Wow! signal: did a telescope in Ohio receive an extraterrestrial communication in 1977? 41:05

3M ago41:05

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On 15 August 1977 the Big Ear radio telescope in the US was scanning the skies in a search for signs of intelligent extraterrestrial life. Suddenly, it detected a strong, narrow bandwidth signal that lasted a little longer than one minute – as expected if Big Ear’s field of vision swept across a steady source of radio waves. That source, however, h…

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Physics for a better future: mammoth book looks at science and society 33:36

3M ago33:36

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This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast explores how physics can be used as a force for good – helping society address important challenges such as climate change, sustainable development, and improving health. Our guest is the Swiss physicist Christophe Rossel, who is a former president of the European Physical Society (EPS) and an emerit…

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Quantum sensors monitor brain development in children 23:52

3M ago23:52

23:52

Margot Taylor – director of functional neuroimaging at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children – is our first guest in this podcast. She explains how she uses optically-pumped magnetometers (OPMs) to do magnetoencephalography (MEG) studies of brain development in children. An OPM uses quantum spins within an atomic gas to detect the tiny magnetic fiel…

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Top tips for physics outreach from a prize winner, making graphene more sustainable 34:53

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Trailblazer: Astronaut Eileen Collins reflects on space, adventure, and the power of lifelong learning 38:55

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Space travel: the health effects of space radiation and building a lunar GPS 53:53

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How to boost the sustainability of solar cells 31:54

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Peter Hirst: MIT Sloan Executive Education develops leadership skills in STEM employees 36:15

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Julia Sutcliffe: chief scientific adviser explains why policymaking must be underpinned by evidence 30:54

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Flocking together: the physics of sheep herding and pedestrian flows 1:00:31

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Data-intensive PhDs at LIV.INNO prepare students for careers outside of academia 36:50

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Deep connections: why two AI pioneers won the Nobel Prize for Physics 28:04

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Nobel predictions and humorous encounters with physics laureates 30:24

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Science thrives on constructive and respectful peer review 34:49

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Working in quantum tech: where are the opportunities for success? 45:53

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Diagnosing and treating disease: how physicists keep you safe during healthcare procedures 38:21

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Looking to the future of statistical physics, how intense storms can affect your cup of tea 37:17

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Hybrid quantum–classical computing chips and neutral-atom qubits both show promise 48:47

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The Wow! signal: did a telescope in Ohio receive an extraterrestrial communication in 1977? 41:05

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Physics for a better future: mammoth book looks at science and society 33:36

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Quantum sensors monitor brain development in children 23:52

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