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 and technology. 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 our monthly podcast Physics World Stories, which takes a more in-depth look at a specific theme.
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Basic Physics 101
Have you ever felt that you missed out on Basic Physics 101? We’ve got the solution for you. Join us as we explore the basic physics of 101.
The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss
The Origins Podcast features in-depth conversations with some of the most interesting people in the world about the issues that impact all of us in the 21st century. Host, theoretical physicist, lecturer, and author, Lawrence M. Krauss, will be joined by guests from a wide range of fields, including science, the arts, and journalism. The topics discussed on The Origins Podcast reflect the full range of the human experience – exploring science and culture in a way that seeks to entertain, educate, and inspire. lawrencekrauss.substack.com
Sweating The Small Stuff
Explore the amazing science, stories, and misconceptions behind your favorite pop culture moments. Join host Cameron Boozarjomehri as he uncovers unexpected lessons from the movies, moments, and figures you thought you knew.
Have a topic you think we should explore? Send us an email to smallstuffshow@gmail.com
Physics Frontiers
Jim Rantschler and Randy Morrison discuss physics from elementary particles to cosmological effects at the limits of our theoretical knowledge or have recently emerged.
Physical Attraction
Physical Attraction is the show that explores topics in science, technology, and the future – from a physicist’s perspective. From the birth of stars to the end of the world, from interviews with experts to meticulously-researched deep dives, we’ll explore the topics that shape our world.
Sean Carroll’s Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, philosophy, culture and much more.
The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast
A weekly podcast about the electronics industry. Occasional guests. Lots of laughs.
Quanta Science Podcast
Susan Valot narrates in-depth news episodes based on Quanta Magazine’s articles about mathematics, physics, biology and computer science.
The Titanium Physicists Podcast
Dr. Ben Tippett and his team of physicists believe that anyone can understand physics. Black Holes! Lightning! Coronal Mass Ejections! Quantum Mechanics! Fortnightly, they explain a topic from advanced physics, using explanations, experiments and fun metaphors to a non-physicist guest. Visit the website to see a list of topics sorted by physics field.
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