Physics World Stories Podcast

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

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Trailblazer: Astronaut Eileen Collins reflects on space, adventure, and the power of lifelong learning

Posted November 14, 2024 • 00:38:55

In this episode of Physics World Stories, astronaut Eileen Collins shares her extraordinary journey as the first woman to pilot and command...

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