‘Hidden’ citations conceal the true impact of scientific research
Study finds that “foundational” work is often not properly cited, skewing its true impact
Study finds that “foundational” work is often not properly cited, skewing its true impact
The five images reveal galaxies, globular clusters and nebulae in incredible detail
Time-domain astronomer receives $1.2m award from Hong Kong-based foundation
The Physics Inclusion Award will encompass several aspects of diversity such as race and ethnicity, neurodiversity and sexual orientation
New IOP Publishing report finds that generative AI tools can provide some "useful outputs", but expert human verification and editing is always required
The group will examine the readiness of the Giant Magellan Telescope and the Thirty Meter Telescope
Protons were driven to 150 MeV, 50% higher than previous record
Proposed set-up might help reconcile gravity with quantum descriptions of other fundamental forces
Exotic particle could be discovered in future experiments
Seven M-dwarfs recently identified as possible Dyson sphere candidates could be a case of mistaken identity
Relatively strong field may have protected life forms 3.7 billion years ago
A novel 3D printing method can rapidly produce optical components with commercial-level quality
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Giulia Pancheri describes the extraordinary life of the physicist Bruno Touschek
New photographs of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv provide an intimate portrait of the impact that the Russian invasion has had on scientists and research facilities
Craig Jantzen says his past self would never have imagined where his career has taken him
Astrophysicists Duncan Lorimer and Maura McLaughlin talk to Sidney Perkowitz about navigating science and academia as a married couple
James McKenzie explains why graphene is finally delivering on its promise
A new take on sonocrystallization is showing industrial promise at the Diamond Light Source
Philip Moriarty reveals the hidden physics in the new Physics World podcast music
The Coffee Center will be used by more than 50 researchers and includes labs dedicated to brewing, “sensory and cupping” and the chemical analysis of coffee
Matin Durrani brings you up to date with what's hot in particle and nuclear physics
New work validates key elements of balance theory put forward nearly 80 years ago
Here are the answers to the cryptic quantum-physics word search
Game aims to teach children 10 and older about the quantum world
The ORCA-Quest scientific camera from Hamamatsu Photonics is opening up cutting-edge applications in quantum computing
The UK's National Quantum Computing Centre is working to avoid a future skill shortage by providing accessible routes into quantum computing for people at all stages of their caree...
The ESTRO 2024 closing debate saw speakers discuss whether the radiation therapy care pathway will be delivered entirely by bots by 2040
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