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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.
Physics World hosts Physics World Stories Podcast, a science show with 100 episodes published.
Arctic odysseys, video games and other creative ways to confront the climate emergency
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Jim Smith
Founder and Executive Director of the Apprentice Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation · The Philadelphia Cricket Club
1 appearance on this show
Paul Davies
Regents' Professor of Physics and Director of the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science · Arizona State University
1 appearance on this show
Rosemary Coogan
European Space Agency astronaut · European Space Agency
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Lynda Williams
founder of the Evolved Woman Program, relationship coach, podcast host
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