Culture, history and society Opinion and reviews The uncharted territories of scientific history Anita Chandran reviews Horizons: a Global History of Science by James Poskett Read article: The uncharted territories of scientific history
Quantum mechanics Opinion and reviews Bohr, Einstein and Bell: what the 2022 Nobel Prize for Physics tells us about quantum mechanics Robert P Crease and Gino Elia reflect on the meaning of quantum mechanics Read article: Bohr, Einstein and Bell: what the 2022 Nobel Prize for Physics tells us about quantum mechanics
Culture, history and society Opinion and reviews Testing limits: what science can and can’t tell us about the universe Hamish Johnston reviews Existential Physics: a Scientist's Guide to Life’s Biggest Questions by Sabine Hossenfelder Read article: Testing limits: what science can and can’t tell us about the universe
Diversity and inclusion Opinion and reviews 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: Clearing the path for future Black physicists
Diversity and inclusion Opinion and reviews 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: Pursuing joy in an alien world
Diversity and inclusion Opinion and reviews 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: Finding joy in academia: a delicate balancing act
Diversity and inclusion Opinion and reviews 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: Joy in cultural and community connections
Astronomy and space Opinion and reviews Between the frontier and the abyss: the birth of the universe, the future of space exploration, and beyond Emma Chapman reviews First Dawn: From the Big Bang to Our Future in Space by Roberto Battiston Read article: Between the frontier and the abyss: the birth of the universe, the future of space exploration, and beyond
Education and outreach Opinion and reviews Universities must reform how they evaluate students so that assessment is integral to learning Nicolas Labrosse says we must change the way universities evaluate physics students Read article: Universities must reform how they evaluate students so that assessment is integral to learning
Culture, history and society Opinion and reviews Jim Al-Khalili’s simple guide to science Robert P Crease reviews The Joy of Science by Jim Al-Khalili Read article: Jim Al-Khalili’s simple guide to science
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