Physics World Stories Podcast

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Drones, AI and the future of wildlife conservation Sep 30, 2026

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Robotics and machine learning are opening new possibilities for protecting wildlife around the world

With e-MERLIN facing the axe, what next for Jodrell Bank and UK astronomy? Aug 28, 2026

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Exploring the fallout from STFC funding cuts that have left one of the UK’s most iconic scientific facilities facing an uncertain future

From pit stop to plant food: how Grand Prix crowd’s urine becomes fertilizer Jul 31, 2026

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Discover how a circular, science-backed solution is turning human waste into a sustainable resource – one loo at a time

Beyond the data: art meets climate at the edge of the world Jun 26, 2026

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Arctic odysseys, video games and other creative ways to confront the climate emergency

Back to the Moon: inside the Artemis II mission May 22, 2026

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Exploring the first crewed Artemis mission, the future of lunar exploration and how spaceflight could help inspire greener technologies on Earth

Oppenheimer unfiltered: rare recordings released to the public Apr 29, 2026

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Newly released audio interviews reveal a personal, reflective side of Robert Oppenheimer

Exploring the astrophysics behind Project Hail Mary Mar 31, 2026

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Author Andy Weir and astrophysicist Becky Smethurst unpack the physics in the new Hollywood space epic

Chernobyl at 40: physics, politics and the nuclear debate today Feb 27, 2026

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Jim Smith reflects on the 1986 disaster and how it still shapes public perception of nuclear power

Cosmic time capsules: the search for pristine comets Jan 23, 2026

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Ancient icy wanderers like comet 3I/ATLAS, spotted in July 2025, can reveal secrets of our cosmic origins

Forging a more inclusive new generation of physicists Dec 17, 2025

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Learn about CUWiP+, a special event to build connection and confidence among women and non-binary students