Fighting flat-Earth theory
Rachel Brazil explores ways in which the physics community can best combat unscientific thinking, such as the belief the Earth is flat
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Physicists come out in support of today’s Strike for Black Lives
Physics World brings you a selection of stories and resources on a unique day for the global physics community
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What would you do?
If you'd heard rumours that a physicist had abused others, would you – asks Robert P Crease – follow those rumours up?
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Towards a quantum advantage
Leonie Mueck, Carmen Palacios-Berraquero and Divya M Persaud argue that the term “quantum supremacy” should be replaced
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Building an ethical consensus for space exploration
Monica Vidaurri says that when it comes to space exploration ethical considerations are either missing or can easily be breached
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AI dermatology tool needs more diverse skin types in its training datasets
An artificial intelligence-powered algorithm trained to identify skin conditions doesn't work effectively on black skin
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Anything to declare?
Nicol Caplin delves into the dangers of contaminating pristine environments beyond the Earth
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MIT Media Lab boss quits over Jeffrey Epstein links
Joi Ito has resigned after it emerges that the research centre attempted to cover up Epstein’s investments
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Magnetic fields, commercial fusion energy and the health effects of Chernobyl
Conversations about nuclear fusion and fission dominate this week's podcast as editors reflect on "big science" and how to cover stories where the underlying science is subject to debate
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Up to half of foreign scientists at Max Planck institutes feel excluded
Leading German research body says it will now increase support to foreign staff in "everyday matters"
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