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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.
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Back to the Moon: inside the Artemis II mission
More than half a century after the final Apollo mission, humans are returning to the Moon. The latest episode of Physics World Stories reflects on Artemis II – the April 2026 mission that flew four astronauts around the Moon, travelling further from Earth than anyone before them. The mission marks a major step towards returning humans to the lunar surface and paving the way for a future mission to Mars. It also marked an important societal milestone, as the crew included the first woman, the first person of colour, and the first non-US citizen to fly to the Moon. Ambre Trujillo of the Planetary Society discusses the excitement surrounding humanity’s return to lunar exploration. In conversation with host Andrew Glester, Trujillo reflects on witnessing her first rocket launch and explains why she sees the Artemis programme as every bit as significant as Apollo for a new generation. Looking ahead, Artemis III in 2027 will test the rendezvous and docking capabilities needed between Orion and commercial landing systems, before Artemis IV aims to return humans to the lunar surface in 2028. Targeting greener spaceflight The episode also examines the environmental impact of spaceflight with Alexis Normand, whose company Greenly specializes in carbon accounting. Normand argues that while the space industry’s overall footprint remains relatively small, its ambition and global visibility give it enormous power to inspire wider technological change. Liquid hydrogen was critical in powering Orion’s liftoff and later thrusting it towards the Moon, and could one day help transform aviation into a low-carbon industry. But that hinges hydrogen production itself becoming greener through renewable-powered electrolysis and broader electrification. "<strong>Earthset<\/strong> The Artemis II crew captured this view of Earth as they flew around the Moon (Credit: NASA)"Earthset The Artemis II crew captured this view of Earth as they flew around the Moon (Credit: NASA) Blending lunar ambition with climate innovation, the episode explores how missions to the Moon could help shape the future both in space and here on Earth. Find out more about the Artemis II missi
- Apr 29, 202631 min
Oppenheimer unfiltered: rare recordings released to the public
The latest episode of Physics World Stories dives into a remarkable archival release. A series of audio interviews with Robert Oppenheimer, recorded in the 1960s, is now accessible through the American Institute of Physics (AIP). Made available for non-commercial use in collaboration with the Oppenheimer family, these recordings offer a rare chance to hear the physicist’s voice and experience his unfiltered thoughts. AIP digital archivist Allison Buser guides listeners through the significance of the collection, interspersed with clips. The first interview (1960) captures Oppenheimer reflecting on the lead-up to and aftermath of the Trinity test. A 1963 oral history with science historian Thomas S Kuhn shifts focus to Oppenheimer’s personal journey and his views on quantum and nuclear physics. The final interview (1966), sees him discussing Enrico Fermi’s legacy and the physics community of his era. Hosted by Andrew Glester, this episode provides a rare glimpse into one of the most consequential scientists of the 20th century. You can find links to the full archive material in the AIP newsletter, along with further context in this article by Allison Buser. You can also hear an interview with Kai Bird, co-author of American Prometheus, the book that inspired the 2023 blockbuster film Oppenheimer.
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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.
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