More efficient coding and quantifying climate impacts are among the solutions

Physics World Stories Podcast

Cutting the carbon footprint of supercomputing in scientific research

Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell won a $3m prize and is giving it all to physics PhD students from under-represented groups

Cosmic generosity: a selfless investment in the future of physics

Circular economies and alternative lithium sources could reduce the environmental impacts

How can we make lithium-ion batteries more sustainable?

Music generated by quantum computers is intriguing from musical and scientific perspectives

Quantum melodies: the intersection of music and quantum physics

Astrophysicist’s story shows the power science and human connection

Finding solace in the stars

ESA launches parastronaut feasibility study to make spaceflight more inclusive

Making spaceflight accessible to people with physical disabilities

Our traditional end-of-year episode will give you some holiday reading ideas

Robin Ince and the joy of popular-science books

The 2022 Nobel Prize for Physics celebrated research that is underpinning a tech transformation

Quantum technology gathers pace

Investigating how sporting events can become more sustainable without losing their magic

Is the 2022 FIFA World Cup really carbon neutral?

Political wrangling over the UK’s status in the Horizon Europe research programme leaves scientists in limbo

Trouble on the Horizon for UK-based researchers

Ray’s eclectic work is a treasure trove for scientists

The science-fiction legacy of Satyajit Ray

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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.