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

Physics World Stories Podcast

Quantum melodies: the intersection of music and quantum physics

Harnessing energy directly in space and from the ocean flow

Green and novel: the future of energy generation

What the new discovery of gravitational wave imprints in pulsar signals can reveal about the cosmos

Our universe is humming with gravitational waves

Demand for computer power continues to soar, but can the hardware keep up?

Moore’s law in peril and the future of computing

Large language models are changing the way physics is taught and practised

Will AI chatbots replace physicists?

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?

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

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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.