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Back to the Moon: inside the Artemis II mission
2026/05/22 | 1h 7 mins.
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
2026/04/29 | 31 mins.
Newly released audio interviews reveal a personal, reflective side of Robert Oppenheimer
Exploring the astrophysics behind Project Hail Mary
2026/03/31 | 1h 6 mins.
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
2026/02/27 | 53 mins.
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
2026/01/23 | 51 mins.
Ancient icy wanderers like comet 3I/ATLAS, spotted in July 2025, can reveal secrets of our cosmic origins

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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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