How did you become interested in physics? As the son of a pastor, I grew up in several tiny towns, one of which had only 500 people. When maths suddenly “clicked” for me at the age of abou...
Read article: Once a physicist: Mike Long
Banker took the long way to school
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Internet entrepreneur sets his sights on space
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Making electricity more green
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Cartoonist ponders the physics of humour
Read article: Once a physicist: Randall Munroe
Research a priority at electronics firm
Read article: Sensing a challenge
Physicist Paul Davies has branched out to write about cosmology, religion and the origins of life
Read article: The life and times of a popular scientist
Catherine Wilson examines the many ways to become a qualified physics teacher in the UK
Read article: Those who can, teach physics
How much do members earn and what do they think of their careers? Edwin Cartlidge picks out the highlights from the Institute's latest compilation of members' earnings
Read article: The Institute of Physics salary survey
Most people choose to study physics because of a fascination with the subject, not because they think it is likely to earn them lots of money. But even physicists are curious on this topic
Read article: So just how good is your salary?
