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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 14 hours 49 minutes
Searching for signs of past life on Mars with NASA’s Perseverance rover
Exploring the scientific goals of one of the three missions to arrive at Mars this month
The best of physics in books, TV and film in 2020
Looking back at some of the year’s most memorable books and media
Physics and LEGO: an enduring love affair
In addition to the fun, LEGO can be an effective teaching tool
How capable are today’s quantum computers?
Exploring what the first quantum computers might achieve, plus a preview of Quantum 2020
Could there really be life in the clouds of Venus?
Exploring the story behind the detection of phosphene in the Venusian atmosphere
Autonomous cars: potential lifesavers but with new risks
Exploring the consequences of removing humans from the driving seat
Planet Nine: is it a planet, a primordial black hole, or something else entirely?
Fleets of tiny probes might discover what’s lurking at the edge of our solar system
Working in medical physics: not your average career
Exploring the variety of careers at the Christie Hospital
The mystery of missing marine plastic
Oceanographers are not sure where all the plastics are ending up in the world’s oceans