Best Quantum Materials Podcasts (2025)

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Hybrid Quantum Materials with Charlotte Bøttcher 26:22

21d ago26:22

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This episode of The New Quantum Era podcast, your host, Sebastian Hassinger, has a conversation with Dr. Charlotte Bøttcher, Assistant Professor, Stanford University. Dr. Bøttcher is an experimental physicist working with superconducting quantum devices, and shares with us her areas of focus and perspective on this critical area of materials resear…

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Cosmic chemistry: Ewine van Dishoeck shares her zeal for astrochemistry 36:07

22h ago36:07

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This episode features a wide-ranging interview with the astrochemist Ewine van Dishoeck, who is professor emeritus of molecular astrophysics at Leiden Observatory in the Netherlands. In 2018 she was awarded The Kavli Prize in Astrophysics and in this podcast she talks about her passion for astrochemistry and how her research combines astronomy, ast…

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Alison Lester and Jane Godwin on how children’s books change lives 53:54

1d ago53:54

53:54

Even years later, children's books can hold a special place in our hearts, and they also teach, comfort, inspire, and grow young minds, and set kids up for life. Two of Australia's best loved children's authors explore the importance of storytelling for children, and reflect on the books that have changed their lives. This talk was recorded at the …

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Fusion energy gets a boost from cold fusion chemistry 19:57

2d ago19:57

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00:46 Electrochemical fusion Researchers have used electrochemistry to increase the rates of nuclear fusion reactions in a desktop reactor. Fusion energy promises abundant clean energy, but fusion events are rare, hindering progress. Now, inspired by the controversial claim of cold fusion, researchers used electrochemistry to get palladium to absor…

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NREL’s New Laboratory Director and Google’s AI Hackathon—Plus, an Energy Tech Pitch Event 14:10

2d ago14:10

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It’s been a busy summer at NREL. In this episode, you’ll learn about: The appointment of NREL’s incoming laboratory director Dr. Jud Virden, who brings 34 years of national lab experience at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and a background in chemical engineering to his new position. How Google and NREL teamed up to host an AI Hackathon. (Yes…

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From devil horns to deep listening — Maxine Beneba Clark, Debra Dank, Damon Young on the power of communication 53:54

2d ago53:54

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From finding the right language to connect to Country, making the world a more poetic place for kids, to a Vulcan salute between two lovers — communication makes the world go round. Three brilliantly creative communicators join Big Ideas host Natasha Mitchell at the 2025 Byron Writers Festival to consider ways we communicate and how we can do it be…

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102. Orchestrated Autonomy: The Ecosystem Accelerator Government Misses 38:57

3d ago38:57

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The Apollo Program achieved humanity's most significant technological leap through "orchestrated autonomy"—a hidden methodology for ecosystem velocity and optimization that modern government partnerships miss. Breakthrough insight? True innovation requires autonomous components working independently first, then strategic orchestration second. Lieut…

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Episode 17: Hybrid material replaces doping in bandgap engineering 4:57

3d ago4:57

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Sathvik Iyengar, a PhD candidate at Rice University, about the development of a hybrid material called “glaphene.” A hybrid of graphene and two-dimensional (2D) silica glass, glaphene is a semiconductor with a bandgap of ~4 eV. More importantly, Iyengar and colleagues introduce a new met…

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How a picnic started the fall of the Iron Curtain 54:36

3d ago54:36

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A brass band, goulash cooking in giant pots over open flames, people dancing around a bonfire — a pan-European picnic at the border between Hungary and Austria in 1989 was the beginning of the end of the Cold War. Suddenly hundreds of East Germans stormed the border into the West and freedom. It's a moment in history where the power of ordinary peo…

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Episode 121: Breaking Barriers in Quantum Computing with István Szilveszter 37:41

3d ago37:41

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In Episode 121 of Entangled Things, Patrick and Ciprian are joined by István Szilveszter, software engineer at Equal1. Together, they dive into the evolving world of quantum computing frameworks, the importance of developing industry standards, and the challenges of making quantum more accessible. From lowering barriers to entry to shaping the futu…

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Anna Funder — Bears out there, writing in the age of bots and broligarchs 1:00:46

4d ago1:00:46

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Without permission, or payment, artificial intelligence has stolen the published words of thousands of Australian writers, and it seems that they have little power to stop it. What does this mean for the future of human creativity? Anna Funder's speech was recorded live at the 2025 Sydney Writers Festival. The panel discussion, Can Australian liter…

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Episode 16: Mem-emitters achieve memory functionalities 4:25

7d ago4:25

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Victor Lopez-Richard from Federal University of São Carlos in Brazil about his memory device called a mem-emitter. Unlike a memresistor (short for “memory resistor”), which made of materials whose electrical resistance can be tuned, the mem-emitter is used to tune optical properties. Ex…

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Controversial climate report from Trump team galvanizes scientists into action 13:05

7d ago13:05

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In this Podcast Extra, we discuss a report released by the US Department of Energy, which concluded that global warming is “less damaging economically than commonly believed”. However, many researchers say that the report misrepresents decades of climate science. We discuss how scientists are trying to coordinate a unified response amidst concerns …

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Quantum Careers for Gen Z with Deeya Viradia 35:44

7d ago35:44

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Episode Overview Join Sebastian Hassinger in conversation with Deeya Viradia, a Gen Z voice and rising researcher in the quantum computing field. Deeya discusses her multifaceted journey—from early inspiration and undergraduate research to hackathons, quantum clubs, and her ambitions in commercialization. This episode is packed with resources, pers…

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Emerging Technologies Episode 2: Computation Medicine 34:43

8d ago34:43

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Welcome to Carry the Two, the podcast about how math and statistics impact the world around us from the Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation. In this season of Carry the Two we are going to be examining how math and stats is helping scientists, engineers, and industry develop new and emerging technologies. Our first episode is all …

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Building a quantum powerhouse in the US Midwest 47:53

8d ago47:53

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In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast I am in conversation two physicists who are leading lights in the quantum science and technology community in the US state of Illinois. They are Preeti Chalsani who is chief quantum officer at Intersect Illinois, and David Awschalom who is director of Q-NEXT. As well as being home to Chicago, the …

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The remarkable life of Marie Curie and the women scientists she inspired — with Dava Sobel 52:55

8d ago52:55

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Marie Curie is arguably the most famous scientist in history, for her breakthroughs in the field of radioactivity. But Curie also redefined what was possible for women in science, inspiring generations to follow her. Dava Sobel's 2025 For Future Reference Lecture A woman's word (about science) was recorded at the State Library of Victoria. Speakers…

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Sun-powered flyers could explore the mysterious mesosphere 31:53

9d ago31:53

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00:46 Tiny solar flyer Researchers have used a phenomenon known as thermal transpiration to create a solar-powered flying device that can stay aloft without any moving parts. The diminutive device, just one centimetre across, consists of two thin, perforated membranes that allow air to flow through the device, generating lift. Although only a proof…

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Wellness influencers will outlive us all! The Science Smackdown Debate at World Science Festival Brisbane 53:31

9d ago53:31

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It's Team Wellness Warriors versus Team Medical Miracles. Hear the arguments and you decide! The wellness industry is booming. It's worth billions and its influencers are all over social media spruiking miracle pills and mystery remedies, crystal healing and cancer cures. Some are even steaming their vaginas (hellooooo Gywneth Paltrow!). Have they …

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Alien Mummies Found In Peru (DNA Test REVEALED!) | Exclusive Documentary 1:26:08

10d ago1:26:08

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In this episode of American Alchemy, Jesse Michels travels deep into Peru to investigate the infamous Nazca Mummies: three-fingered, three-toed beings that defy mainstream explanation. Backed by CT scans, genetic analysis, forensic experts, and firsthand access to the leading figures in this case, Jesse explores whether these beings are ancient hum…

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101. The 1-Ton Shock: Why Single Solutions Fail Complex Systems (Quantum Cities Reveal All) 43:00

10d ago43:00

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The revelation that shattered systems thinking: Replacing every combustion car with electric vehicles improves urban efficiency by only 6%—revealing why isolated optimizations fail in complex ecosystems. Dr. Parfait Atchadé from MIT Media Lab discovered this through quantum-enhanced urban modeling in Boston's Kendall Square. His breakthrough: human…

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How to live an experimental life 49:45

10d ago49:45

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The American essayist, philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said that all life is an experiment, and the more experiments you make, the better. So can experimenting with your career, your health, where you live or who you love, improve your life, by helping you to make better decisions? This event Test and learn: living an experimental…

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What happens when edge computing with AI comes to the shop floor? 19:42

11d ago19:42

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Edge computing is the logical extension of the smart sensor technology which drastically improved control of manufacturing processes in the 1980s and ‘90s. Moving the computational burden down to the plant floor has multiple benefits, but it has also created new challenges. Where does artificial intelligence fit in? What does process control really…

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Dugongs — up close and personal 54:37

11d ago54:37

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Their closest relative is the elephant; they eat about 60 kg of sea grass per day; and there are only three dugongs in captivity in the world. One in the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. Big Ideas deep dives into the mysterious world of dugongs — with fascinating stories and surprising insights. Presented at the World Science Festival Brisbane in the Quee…

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Silicon Spin Qubits with Andrew Dzurak from Diraq 33:33

14d ago33:33

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Host: Sebastian Hassinger Guest: Andrew Dzurak (CEO, Diraq) In this enlightening episode, Sebastian Hassinger interviews Professor Andrew Dzurak. Andrew is the CEO and co-founder of Diraq and concurrently a Scientia Professor in Quantum Engineering at UNSW Sydney, an ARC Laureate Fellow and a Member of the Executive Board of the Sydney Quantum Acad…

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Building a career from a passion for science communication 38:13

15d ago38:13

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This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features an interview with Kirsty McGhee, who is a scientific writer at the quantum-software company Qruise. It is the second episode in our two-part miniseries on careers for physicists. While she was doing a PhD in condensed matter physics, McGhee joined Physics World’s Student Contributors Network…

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Do you know the size of your material footprint? 54:35

15d ago54:35

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In your daily life you use more material than you think: metals, stones, wood, ceramics – the list goes on. We have sufficient resources to support growth, but not enough to support greed. A circular economy could support a more sustainable resource management. Presented by Planet Ark's Australian Circular Economy Hub (ACE Hub) Speaker Janez Potočn…

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Underwater glue shows its sticking power in rubber duck test 28:14

16d ago28:14

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00:45 Researchers develop a new glue and test it on a rubber duck Aided by machine learning, researchers have developed a super-sticky compound that works as an underwater adhesive. Inspired by animals like barnacles, the team developed a new kind of a material called a hydrogel. The material is capable of securely fastening objects together even w…

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An NREL Intern Takeover 9:51

16d ago9:51

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Ever wondered what it's like to intern at NREL? It might include supercomputers, hydrogen breakthroughs, and … a podcast mic. NREL intern Madelyn Weirich joins this episode of The NREL Podcast to take you behind the scenes of NREL's internship programs. This episode was hosted by Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle, written and produced by Allison Mon…

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Sarah Wilson reckons with our civilisational collapse 53:34

16d ago53:34

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If you knew the world as we know it was on the verge of collapse, would that change the way you live your life? Author, activist and podcaster Sarah Wilson has found many reasons to believe our post-industrial civilisation is nearing its end. So how does she live with this confronting reality? This conversation was recorded at the 2025 Melbourne Wr…

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100. Infrastructure 2.0: Your Next Airport Powers More Than Planes 51:39

17d ago51:39

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Transportation infrastructure is about to flip inside-out. The revelation? Advanced Air Mobility isn't just creating flying cars—it's concurrently addressing energy opportunities by transforming airports from power consumers into community power providers. While mobility experts focus on autonomous aircraft, they're missing the bigger disruption: t…

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Mike Burgess — Espionage is a growing and costly threat to Australia 44:35

17d ago44:35

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Foreign spies attempt to infiltrate media organisations, break into restricted laboratories, target public servants on sites such as LinkedIn, approach academics at conferences … the list goes on. On Big Ideas, you have the rare opportunity to hear Mike Burgess give an unfiltered look at the threats of espionage and reveal for the first time the tr…

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Episode 120: Engineering Advantage: Quantum Accessibility with Daniel Volz 38:28

17d ago38:28

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In Episode 120 of Entangled Things, Patrick and Ciprian are joined by Daniel Volz, Co-Founder and CEO of Kipu Quantum. Together, they explore how Kipu is tackling one of quantum computing’s biggest challenges: mapping real-world problems efficiently to the quantum realm. The conversation dives into making quantum advantage more accessible, the role…

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Plummeting vaccination rates threaten public health 54:35

18d ago54:35

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For the ﬁrst time in human history, we have the scientific know-how to vaccinate against most of the infectious diseases that killed our ancestors. But an explosion of pseudoscience and disinformation makes people hesitate to accept the shot. And so once contained diseases like measles is on the rise again. Hear why we have to act now, or risk losi…

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Emerging Technologies Episode 1: Quantum Information Science 43:40

22d ago43:40

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Welcome to Carry the Two, the podcast about how math and statistics impact the world around us from the Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation. In this season of Carry the Two we are going to be examining how math and stats is helping scientists, engineers, and industry develop new and emerging technologies. Our first episode is all …

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Legendary Hip Hop Producer Reveals UFO Obsession (Ft. Flying Lotus) | EARLY RELEASE & AD FREE 2:12:37

22d ago2:12:37

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Our American Alchemist this week is @Flying Lotus. One of the most innovative minds in music and film, joins for a raw, unfiltered deep dive into the mysteries of the universe. From Skinny Bob and UFO disclosure to DMT’s otherworldly realms, Spielberg’s hidden knowledge, and the strange overlap of time travel, consciousness, and alien contact, this…

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Not drowning waving, a modern media tale — with Geraldine Doogue

22d ago

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The decline of the mainstream media has forced many outlets to try new things to keep audiences engaged and informed. So what works, and what is the industry's future? The ABC's 2025 Andrew Olle Lecture was recorded in Sydney on Friday 25 July 2025. Speakers Geraldine Doogue - Host (with Hamish Macdonald), Global Roaming, ABC Radio National…

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Third age careers for physicists: writing and the arts beckon 45:40

22d ago45:40

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Many of us will have careers with three distinct eras: education, work and retirement. While the first two tend to be regimented, the third age offers the possibility of pursuing a wide range of interests. Our guest in this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast is the retired particle physicist Michael Albrow, who is scientist emeritus at Fer…

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From Con the Fruiterer to East West 101 — the changing face of Australian TV 57:05

22d ago57:05

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Australia is a multicultural country, but up until recently, when you turned on the telly, you wouldn't know it. So what role has TV played in Australia's diverse communities, on screen, behind the scenes and in the living rooms across this country, over the past 70 years? This event was recorded at Sydney's Gleebooks on Friday 11 July 2025. Speake…

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Earth's deepest ecosystem discovered six miles below the sea 33:03

23d ago33:03

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00:45 The deepest ecosystem ever discovered Researchers have dived down to more than 9,000 metres below the surface of the Pacific and discovered surprisingly complex communities of life living in deep ocean trenches. The new research shows an array of animal life that appears to be using methane as a source of energy. The researchers are planning …

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FAT is not an F-word! The radical practice of fat joy 56:56

23d ago56:56

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Join Big Ideas host Natasha Mitchell with three women embracing the radical practice of finding joy in big bodies. Fat bodies are often stigmatised, stereotyped, shamed, medicalised, and politicised. Even the word F.A.T gets denigrated. But there is another way. Reckoning with eating disorders and society's limitations, Dani, Evie, and Kalpana are …

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What can dogs teach us about the microbiome? - with Bushra Schuitemaker 40:03

24d ago40:03

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How similar is your microbiome to your dog’s? How do volcanoes influence the microbiome of the earth? And what links the microbiome to epilepsy? It’s not just the gut that has a microbiome – everything from your phone screen to the soles of your shoes has a community of microorganisms residing together that forms a microbiome. But the microbiome in…

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