Read article: COVID-19 lockdowns boosted astronomy publications but worsened the gender gap, finds study
The proportion of astronomy papers published by women has declined since the pandemic began
Read article: Clearing the path for future Black physicists
Wesley Sims is looking for joy in new initiatives that combine research and mentorship at historically Black colleges and universities
Read article: Celebrating joy in #BlackInPhysics week, open-access publishing supports climate justice
In this podcast we speak to two #BlackInPhysics week essayists and a climate justice researcher
Read article: The joy of connecting quantum black dots
Mark Richards describes how his search for a community of fellow “quantum black dots” led him to found the Blackett Lab Family – the UK’s first national network of Black physi...
Read article: Pursuing joy in an alien world
As the first in her family to attend university, astrophysics PhD student Larissa Palethorpe explains why multiple sources of support are necessary
Read article: A journey of joy and uncertainty in physics
Joyful Mdhluli describes the joy that a career in physics brings, even after hitting rock bottom during her PhD
Read article: Finding joy in academia: a delicate balancing act
Astronomer John Johnson describes the challenges he has faced in pursuing his passion for teaching, which is often devalued by academic institutions
Read article: Joy in cultural and community connections
By finding the right spaces, astronomer Louise Edwards has obtained joy both within and outside of academia
Read article: Citing like it’s 1995: why women physicists find their papers referenced less
Analysis shows that general physics journals have the largest citation gap between men and women in physics
Read article: A poor introductory science degree grade has ‘devastating’ effect on students from under-represented groups
Analysis shows that a poor grade in an introductory course can reduce the chance of students from under-represented groups going on to obtain a science degree
