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Bizarre phrases betray fake research papers, physics rules the roost in Peckham and Brentford FC
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Encountering infinity: the aspects of reality we cannot comprehend
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The fight for physics: how combat robotics on TV’s BattleBots turns students on to science
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Friend or foe? Machine learning and how it is shaping our lives
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Surprising physics that we depend on for existence
David Appell reviews Seven Pillars of Science: the Incredible Lightness of Ice, and Other Scientific Surprises by John Gribbin
Recognizing religious diversity in physics
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Physics-themed holidays, meet the next director of the European Spallation Source
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Sandcastles, rollercoasters and dream destinations: Physics World goes on holiday
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Stopwatch rounding errors, flower-like bursting bubbles, student pens children’s book
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Fizzy water droplets levitate at room temperature
New, frostier version of the Leidenfrost effect could have industrial applications
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The physics of Olympic sports, searching for continuous gravitational waves
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A decathlon of questions on the physics of sport
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Photo captures the subtleties of the magnetic Sun, synchrotron will image millions of insects
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Read article: Plant pioneers, cosmic computer concerns and tips for school presentations: the July 2021 issue of Physics World is now out
Plant pioneers, cosmic computer concerns and tips for school presentations: the July 2021 issue of Physics World is now out
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Physics of pouring Guinness, Ising model backs social distancing, Einstein quiz
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Contact electrification explained at last
New work sheds fresh light on what happens when one metal object becomes electrified through contact with another
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Physics in the Looking Glass: IOP podcast reflects on the role of physicists in society
The IOP's podcast Looking Glass explores the contributions and responsibilities of physicists to society, both today and in the world of tomorrow
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