Scientists who suffer from a disability that occurred early in their life earn around $14,000 less per year than their colleagues
Read article: Scientists with disabilities suffer $14,000 pay penalty, finds US study
US climate envoy John Kerry announced the move this week at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP28
Read article: US announces international plan to boost commercial fusion energy
A universe in a BEC, a double slit in time and supersonic cracks are on our list, with the overall winner unveiled on 14 December
Read article: Physics World reveals its top 10 Breakthroughs of the Year for 2023
Conceptual tasks that produce original ideas may require intensive, in-person communication
Read article: Get offline and meet in person to make breakthroughs, claims study
Report describes Ireland as being ideally situated to capitalize on quantum for industry
Read article: Ireland publishes national strategy for quantum research
The application will be considered at CERN’s next council session in mid-December
Read article: Ireland set to join the CERN particle-physics lab
Scientific awards can impact career progression, making them an important focus for tackling gender bias
Read article: Only 12% of prize recipients for awards named after male scientists are women, finds study
Most physicists believe that on current trends the UK will fail to hit its climate goals
Read article: ‘Now is the time for action’ to reach net-zero climate targets, demands IOP report
IOP Publishing has also announced a new feedback system for peer reviewers
Read article: Top-cited work from North America recognized by IOP Publishing
An analysis concludes that the US-based facility would, if built, have the lowest overall carbon footprint in terms of physics output
Read article: Cool Copper Collider most environmentally friendly among Higgs factory designs, finds study
