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A nanotech bonanza in Paris and a journalism boot camp in Sicily

12 Jul 2018 James Dacey

In this episode of Physics World Weekly, Anna Demming is in conversation with Hamish Johnston about her highlights from Nanotech France, which took place in Paris at the end of June. You will hear from Keibock Lee the president at Park Systems, Inc, who speaks about recent developments in atomic force microscopy (AFM) and electrodeposition. You also hear from Keon Jae Lee from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) about the booming industry of microLED lighting technologies.

Later in the podcast, James Dacey is in conversation with the freelance journalist Ben Skuse who has just returned from 2018 International Science Journalism School in Erice, Sicily. Skuse discusses the theme for this year’s event ‘What’s Next: Challenges and Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Fundamental Physics’. He also explains why he felt so inspired by the independent award-winning writer Jacopo Pasotti, then offers some practical advice for anyone considering a career in science journalism.

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