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Beyond the classroom: a high-school student’s week at the Institute of Physics
A-level student Naeya Mistry talks about her week of work experience at the Institute of Physics
Ask me anything: Tom Woodroof – ‘Curiosity, self-education and carefully-chosen guidance can get you surprisingly far’
Tom Woodroof on how he switched from nuclear physics to alternative finance
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Ji-Seon Kim talks about the transformative potential of carbon-based semiconductors and the benefits of tangible experiences in the lab
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Education and outreach
Read article: ‘Can’t get you out of my head’: using earworms to teach physics
‘Can’t get you out of my head’: using earworms to teach physics
Physics teacher Kate Urell uses catchy tunes to help her students remember their lessons
Read article: Teaching quantum physics to everyone: pictures offer a new way of understanding
Teaching quantum physics to everyone: pictures offer a new way of understanding
We talk about a new way of describing quantum mechanics
Read article: ‘Chatty’ artificial intelligence could improve student enthusiasm for physics and maths, finds study
‘Chatty’ artificial intelligence could improve student enthusiasm for physics and maths, finds study
Learning physics concepts from chatbots could enhance students’ positive emotions of the subject
Read article: Ask me anything: Muhammad Hamza Waseem – ‘The most important skill is creativity’
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
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
Diversity and inclusion
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Read article: Richard Bond and George Efstathiou: meet the astrophysicists who are shaping our understanding of the early universe
Richard Bond and George Efstathiou: meet the astrophysicists who are shaping our understanding of the early universe
Our podcast guests are the 2025 Shaw Prize in Astronomy winners
Read article: Richard Bond and George Efstathiou share the 2025 Shaw Prize in Astronomy
Richard Bond and George Efstathiou share the 2025 Shaw Prize in Astronomy
Pair are honoured for their work on the cosmic microwave background
Read article: Former IOP president Cyril Hilsum celebrates 100th birthday
Former IOP president Cyril Hilsum celebrates 100th birthday
Hilsum is responsible for creating the UK's first semiconductor laser
Read article: How to support colleagues who are dealing with personal issues
How to support colleagues who are dealing with personal issues
Catilin Duffy says that a few simple steps can help when supporting struggling colleagues
Read article: Physicists gather in Nottingham for the IOP’s Celebration of Physics 2025
Physicists gather in Nottingham for the IOP’s Celebration of Physics 2025
Matin Durrani reports from the 2025 IOP Celebration of Physics in Nottingham, UK
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: Preparing the next generation of US physicists for a quantum future
Preparing the next generation of US physicists for a quantum future
Emily Edwards and Claudia Fracchiolla discuss challenges and opportunities in quantum education
Read article: Why nothing beats the buzz of being in a small hi-tech business
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
Read article: Ask me anything: Artur Ekert – ‘Nature doesn’t know that we divided all phenomena into physics, chemistry and biology’
Ask me anything: Artur Ekert – ‘Nature doesn’t know that we divided all phenomena into physics, chemistry and biology’
Artur Ekert explains how curiosity has shaped his career at the intersection of physics and cryptology
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: 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: Sarah Sheldon: how a multidisciplinary mindset can turn quantum utility into quantum advantage
Sarah Sheldon: how a multidisciplinary mindset can turn quantum utility into quantum advantage
IBM engineering physicist Sarah Sheldon outlines the careers opportunities in the emerging quantum sector
Read article: Artisan, architect or artist: what kind of person are you at work?
Artisan, architect or artist: what kind of person are you at work?
Honor Powrie believes that we all take on different personas in the workplace
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
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