Biophysics and bioengineering Blog The mechanics of squirting cucumbers revealed The researchers revealed that the mechanism has been fine-tuned to ensure optimal seed dispersal Read article: The mechanics of squirting cucumbers revealed
Particle and nuclear Blog Mark Thomson and Jung Cao: a changing of the guard in particle physics Two significant appointments mark a new era for global high-energy physics Read article: Mark Thomson and Jung Cao: a changing of the guard in particle physics
Materials Blog Noodles of fun as UK researchers create the world’s thinnest spaghetti At 372 nanometres, the “nanopasta” is not for consumption Read article: Noodles of fun as UK researchers create the world’s thinnest spaghetti
Culture, history and society Blog Martin Rees, Carlo Rovelli and Steven Weinberg tackle big questions to mark Oxford anniversary Milestone marked by commemorative volume in Journal of Physics: Conference Series Read article: Martin Rees, Carlo Rovelli and Steven Weinberg tackle big questions to mark Oxford anniversary
Publishing Blog Top-cited authors from North America share their tips for boosting research impact Sarah Vigeland, Stephen Taylor and Carl White discuss the importance of citation metrics Read article: Top-cited authors from North America share their tips for boosting research impact
Quantum Blog Quantum showcase sets out next decade of UK quantum The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase set out a bold ambition for the sector. Katherine Skipper asks whether the science is ready to deliver Read article: Quantum showcase sets out next decade of UK quantum
Cryptography Blog How Albert Einstein and John Bell inspired Artur Ekert’s breakthrough in quantum cryptography The quantum physicist gives the Royal Society Milner Prize Lecture Read article: How Albert Einstein and John Bell inspired Artur Ekert’s breakthrough in quantum cryptography
Publishing Blog Top-cited author Vaidehi Paliya discusses the importance of citations and awards Paliya explains why it is essential for researchers to know about prizes such as the IOP highly cited paper award Read article: Top-cited author Vaidehi Paliya discusses the importance of citations and awards
Mathematical physics Blog Universe’s lifespan too short for monkeys to type out Shakespeare’s works, finds study About 200,000 monkeys could type out “I chimp, therefore I am” before the universe ends, however Read article: Universe’s lifespan too short for monkeys to type out Shakespeare’s works, finds study
Artificial intelligence Blog AI enters the fold with the 2024 Nobel Prize for Physics: Matin Durrani is pleased that the 2024 Nobel Prize for Physics brings AI under physicists' wing Read article: AI enters the fold with the 2024 Nobel Prize for Physics: