I, Science Radio – The Physics of Project Hail Mary with Fay Dowker

Ahead of the upcoming release of the film Project Hail Mary, we spoke to Theoretical Physicist Fay Dowker to help us understand the Physics explored in the story. 

Discussing time dilation and wormholes, the need to unlearn the idea of universal time, and science-fiction stories from A Wrinkle in Time to Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. 

Guest: Prof Fay Dowker, Department of Physics, Imperial College London.

Radio episode hosted by Nada Soufi, produced by Isabella Fraser. Episode published March 3, 2026.