Physics is full of captivating stories, from ongoing endeavours to explain the cosmos to ingenious innovations that shape the world around us. In the Physics World Stories podcast, Andrew Glester talks to the people behind some of the most intriguing and inspiring scientific stories. Listen to the podcast to hear from a diverse mix of scientists, engineers, artists and other commentators. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World website. If you enjoy what you hear, then also check out the Physics World Weekly podcast, a science-news podcast presented by our award-winning science journalists.
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How to fund physics using the wisdom of crowds
Do you have a burning desire to fund physics research? Or perhaps you are a physicist who has grown weary of making endless applications for government-funded research grants and is looking for new sources of money. Mark Jackson explains why he created the “crowd-funding” service Fiat Physica, which aims to bring together small donors and researchers in need of cash.