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Ask me anything: Muhammad Hamza Waseem – ‘The most important skill is creativity’
Muhammed Hamza Waseem explains how he’s using education and outreach to make his research on quantum computing more accessible
Preparing the next generation of US physicists for a quantum future
Emily Edwards and Claudia Fracchiolla discuss challenges and opportunities in quantum education
Why nothing beats the buzz of being in a small hi-tech business
Honor Powrie relives the excitement and drama of working in a start-up company
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Education and outreach
Read article: Teaching university physics doesn’t have to be rocket science
Teaching university physics doesn’t have to be rocket science
Mike Edmunds and Zbig Sobiesierski argue that student learning can be boosted by enthusiasm, engagement and enablement
Read article: Tiny island, big science: the North Ronaldsay Science Festival
Tiny island, big science: the North Ronaldsay Science Festival
Mark Wrigley describes his experience at one of the most unusual locations for science outreach
Read article: LEGO interferometer aims to put quantum science in the spotlight
LEGO interferometer aims to put quantum science in the spotlight
University of Nottingham researchers have developed a fully functional LEGO interferometer kit
Read article: PLANCKS physics quiz – the solutions
PLANCKS physics quiz – the solutions
How did you get on with our fiendish end-of-year quiz?
Read article: ‘Why do we have to learn this?’ A physics educator’s response to every teacher’s least favourite question
‘Why do we have to learn this?’ A physics educator’s response to every teacher’s least favourite question
Mark Whalley argues that a physics education builds valuable skills, but not for the reasons often given to students
Read article: International Year of Quantum Science and Technology: our celebrations begin with a look at quantum networks and sensors
International Year of Quantum Science and Technology: our celebrations begin with a look at quantum networks and sensors
This podcast features quantum physicist Mete Atatüre of the University of Cambridge
Diversity and inclusion
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Read article: William Phillips: Nobel laureate talks about his passion for quantum physics
William Phillips: Nobel laureate talks about his passion for quantum physics
Laser-cooling expert looks to the future of quantum technologies
Read article: So you think you know Roger Penrose? Be prepared to be shocked
So you think you know Roger Penrose? Be prepared to be shocked
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein reviews The Impossible Man: Roger Penrose and the Cost of Genius by Patchen Barss
Read article: Global Physics Summit: this week, Anaheim is the hub of world physics
Global Physics Summit: this week, Anaheim is the hub of world physics
Physics World joins 14,000 physicists in California
Read article: Jim Gates updates his theorist’s bucket list and surveys the damage being done to US science and society
Jim Gates updates his theorist’s bucket list and surveys the damage being done to US science and society
The theoretical physicist and media personality is our podcast guest
Read article: Freedom in the Equation exhibition opens at Harvard Science Centre
Freedom in the Equation exhibition opens at Harvard Science Centre
The exhibition, which is part of the Science at Risk project, runs until 10 March
Read article: US science in chaos as impact of Trump’s executive orders sinks in
US science in chaos as impact of Trump’s executive orders sinks in
US science hit by staff layoffs, slashed budgets, axed diversity programmes and cancelled conferences
Read article: From banking to quantum optics: Michelle Lollie’s unique journey
From banking to quantum optics: Michelle Lollie’s unique journey
Michelle Lollie transitioned from a career in finance to developing quantum optical systems in industry
Read article: Ask me anything: Sophie Morley – ‘Active listening is the key to establishing productive research collaborations with our scientific end-users’
Ask me anything: Sophie Morley – ‘Active listening is the key to establishing productive research collaborations with our scientific end-users’
As a staff scientist at the Advanced Light Source in the US, Sophie Morley helps visiting researchers to probe the fundamental properties of quantum materials
Read article: Mark Thomson looks to the future of CERN and particle physics
Mark Thomson looks to the future of CERN and particle physics
CERN’s next director-general is our podcast guest
Read article: The secret to academic success? Publish a top paper as a postdoc, study finds
The secret to academic success? Publish a top paper as a postdoc, study finds
If you're a postdoc who wants to nail down that permanent faculty position, it's wise to publish a highly cited paper after your PhD
Read article: Explore the quantum frontier: all about the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025
Explore the quantum frontier: all about the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025
Tushna Commissariat rounds up the key activities, talks and events in the IYQ calendar across the UK
Read article: Fermilab seeks new boss after Lia Merminga resigns as director
Fermilab seeks new boss after Lia Merminga resigns as director
Lia Merminga has resigned as Fermilab director after a turbulent few years at the lab
Read article: PLANCKS physics quiz – how do you measure up against the brightest physics students in the UK and Ireland?
PLANCKS physics quiz – how do you measure up against the brightest physics students in the UK and Ireland?
Put down the eggnog, pick up your pens, and be sure to show your working
Read article: Ask me anything: Nadya Mason ‘I find myself looking at everything as systems of equations’
Ask me anything: Nadya Mason ‘I find myself looking at everything as systems of equations’
Whether she’s researching quantum materials or leading her school, Nadya Mason uses her physics skills to tackle every challenge that comes her way
Read article: Opening doors with outreach: using your physics skills to engage, inspire and break down barriers
Opening doors with outreach: using your physics skills to engage, inspire and break down barriers
A comprehensive guide for starting out in public engagement from The Ogden Trust
Read article: Space agency leaders express fears and hopes for the future
Space agency leaders express fears and hopes for the future
Contrasting talks by UK Space Agency chief exec Paul Bate and his deputy Chris White-Horne frame this year's Appleton Space Conference
Read article: The Nobel prizes highlight what is wrong with recognition in science
The Nobel prizes highlight what is wrong with recognition in science
Kate Shaw says that the Nobel prizes show that only certain demographics can succeed in science
Read article: Ask me anything: Dave Smith – ‘I don’t spend time on regrets’
Ask me anything: Dave Smith – ‘I don’t spend time on regrets’
UK government national technology adviser Dave Smith on the importance of focusing on the tasks in front of you
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