Physics World Stories Podcast
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Sep 12, 2021
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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.
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Quantum 2.0: Paul Davies on the next revolution in physics
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Queer Quest: a quantum-inspired journey of self-discovery
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Training for the stars: Rosemary Coogan on becoming an astronaut
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Overlooked pioneers from quantum history
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Entangled expressions: where quantum science and art come together
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Painting the unseen: visualizing the quantum world
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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The Physics Chanteuse: when science hits a high note
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May 27, 2025 |
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Alternate quantum realities: what if Heisenberg stayed at home?
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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AI and the future of physics
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Threads of fire: uncovering volcanic secrets with Pele’s hair and tears
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Helgoland: leading physicists to gather on the tiny island where quantum mechanics was born
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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From physics to filmmaking: Mark Levinson on his new documentary, The Universe in a Grain of Sand
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Trailblazer: Astronaut Eileen Collins reflects on space, adventure, and the power of lifelong learning
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Flocking together: the physics of sheep herding and pedestrian flows
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Working in quantum tech: where are the opportunities for success?
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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CERN at 70: how the Higgs hunt elevated particle physics to Hollywood status
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Could humans run on water?
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Physics and sport: flying balls, perfecting technique, and wellbeing in academia
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Swift Quakes and new podcast music inspired by the fine-structure constant
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May 28, 2024 |
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3 Body Problem: a deep dive into the Netflix show
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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An orchestral trip through the moons of our solar system
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Dark matter vs modified gravity: which team are you on?
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Radio pioneers: the enduring role of ‘amateurs’ in radio astronomy
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Radiant chills: the revolutionary science of laser cooling
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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The biographer who inspired Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film Oppenheimer
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Physics for fairness: tackling global sustainability challenges through science
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Green and novel: the future of energy generation
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Our universe is humming with gravitational waves
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Moore’s law in peril and the future of computing
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Will AI chatbots replace physicists?
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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Cosmic generosity: a selfless investment in the future of physics
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May 12, 2023 |
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How can we make lithium-ion batteries more sustainable?
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May 03, 2023 |
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Quantum melodies: the intersection of music and quantum physics
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Finding solace in the stars
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Making spaceflight accessible to people with physical disabilities
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Robin Ince and the joy of popular-science books
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Quantum technology gathers pace
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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Is the 2022 FIFA World Cup really carbon neutral?
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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Trouble on the Horizon for UK-based researchers
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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The science-fiction legacy of Satyajit Ray
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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The Higgs boson discovery revisited
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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Fixing our bodies with glass
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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Cutting the carbon footprint of supercomputing in scientific research
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May 04, 2022 |
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JET’s record result and the quest for fusion energy
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Music from our material world
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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The James Webb Space Telescope launches astronomy into a new era
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Physics books that captured the imagination in 2021
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Dec 22, 2021 |
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Sharing is caring: open hardware has global impact
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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Searching for signs of alien technologies
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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Free and open-source software is driving physics forwards
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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We’re all going on a geeky holiday
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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Deflecting asteroids and exploring a metal world
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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Helgoland and the captivating origins of quantum theory
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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The bots are not as fair-minded as they seem
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May 28, 2021 |
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Muon mania: are we finally on the brink of new physics?
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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Arecibo Observatory: a scientific giant that fell to Earth
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Mar 17, 2021 |
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Searching for signs of past life on Mars with NASA’s Perseverance rover
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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Life at CERN during the pandemic
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Jan 22, 2021 |
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The best of physics in books, TV and film in 2020
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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Physics and LEGO: an enduring love affair
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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How capable are today’s quantum computers?
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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Could there really be life in the clouds of Venus?
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Sep 23, 2020 |
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Autonomous cars: potential lifesavers but with new risks
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Aug 26, 2020 |
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Planet Nine: is it a planet, a primordial black hole, or something else entirely?
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Jul 17, 2020 |
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Working in medical physics: not your average career
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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The mystery of missing marine plastic
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May 27, 2020 |
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Doing physics in the time of COVID-19
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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Tips for a rewarding career in physics
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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The acoustics of music and theatre venues
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Mar 06, 2020 |
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Book of the year 2019
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Dec 18, 2019 |
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Physics and film, a match made in Hollywood
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Nov 28, 2019 |
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Doing physics in microgravity environments
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Oct 28, 2019 |
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Driving in the present
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Sep 30, 2019 |
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Physics and the climate crisis
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Aug 16, 2019 |
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50th anniversary of Apollo 11 – returning to the Moon and going beyond
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Jul 24, 2019 |
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50th anniversary of Apollo 11 – hidden stories
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Jun 26, 2019 |
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The story behind the first ever black hole image
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May 22, 2019 |
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The future of the Internet
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Apr 23, 2019 |
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Physics World 30th anniversary podcast series – 30 years of the World Wide Web
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Mar 12, 2019 |
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Physics World 30th anniversary podcast series – high-temperature superconductivity
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Feb 27, 2019 |
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Physics World 30th anniversary podcast series – fusion energy
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Jan 22, 2019 |
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Physics World Book of the Year 2018
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Dec 17, 2018 |
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Physics World 30th anniversary podcast series – gravitational waves
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Nov 28, 2018 |
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Physics World 30th anniversary podcast series – particle physics
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Oct 23, 2018 |
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Communicating science at music festivals
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Sep 18, 2018 |
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Driving in the future
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Aug 17, 2018 |
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A quantum leap for industry
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Jul 24, 2018 |
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Doing business in space
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Jun 18, 2018 |
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Learning from the ozone solution
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May 21, 2018 |
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Plant-inspired innovations
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Apr 18, 2018 |
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Artificial intelligence: is there anything to fear?
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Mar 21, 2018 |
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Falcon Heavy and Humanity Star: trailblazers or space junk?
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Mar 15, 2018 |
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Physics in 2018
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Jan 23, 2018 |
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Book of the Year 2017
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Dec 13, 2017 |
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Exploring the cosmos with gravitational waves
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Nov 09, 2017 |
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Illuminating a radio icon
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Oct 10, 2017 |
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How science gets women wrong
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Sep 21, 2017 |
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Science-themed comedy: are you having a laugh?
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Aug 30, 2017 |
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Music and science: a harmonious or discordant duo?
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Jul 17, 2017 |
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How politicians misuse and mangle science
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Jun 15, 2017 |