Mauritz Kop assesses the ethical principles we must all adopt so that the application of quantum technologies is equitable and safe
Read article: Why we need to consider the ethical implications of quantum technologies
With the pandemic resulting in widescale burnout among academics, Karel Green says that stepping away from the office has never been so essential
Read article: The importance of taking time out
Physics World Stories investigates ethical issues at the heart of artificial intelligence
Read article: The bots are not as fair-minded as they seem
Physicists have key role to play in understanding societal impacts and regulating the industry
Read article: Artificial intelligence technologies can reinforce inequalities
Julianna Photopoulos explores the issues of racial and gender bias in AI – and what physicists can do to recognize and tackle the problem
Read article: Fighting algorithmic bias in artificial intelligence
Pruthvi Mehta says that the ongoing controversy over the Thirty Meter Telescope continues to stain the field
Read article: Science must listen to opposing views
In Peer Review Week, we hear from experts on the role that peer review plays in maintaining scientific quality – especially during a pandemic
Read article: The promises and pitfalls of peer review
Rachel Brazil explores ways in which the physics community can best combat unscientific thinking, such as the belief the Earth is flat
Read article: Fighting flat-Earth theory
Physics World brings you a selection of stories and resources on a unique day for the global physics community
Read article: Physicists come out in support of today’s Strike for Black Lives
If you'd heard rumours that a physicist had abused others, would you – asks Robert P Crease – follow those rumours up?
Read article: What would you do?
