Read article: The great upheaval in physics – through the eyes of a scientist who was there History Opinion and reviews The great upheaval in physics – through the eyes of a scientist who was there Laura Hiscott reviews Sir James Jeans: Scientist, Philosopher and Musician by Christopher Jeans and Alexandr Kozenko
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Read article: The importance of taking time out Ethics Opinion and reviews The importance of taking time out With the pandemic resulting in widescale burnout among academics, Karel Green says that stepping away from the office has never been so essential
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Read article: Encountering infinity: the aspects of reality we cannot comprehend Philosophy, sociology and religion Opinion and reviews Encountering infinity: the aspects of reality we cannot comprehend David Appell reviews Probable Impossibilities: Musings on Beginnings and Endings by Alan Lightman
Read article: What do holidays mean to physicists in the 21st century? Culture, history and society Opinion and reviews What do holidays mean to physicists in the 21st century? Do you use vacations to unwind from physics or to focus on it without distraction? Robert P Crease wonders what holidays mean to physicists in the 21st century
Read article: The unsung theory: why thermodynamics is as important as quantum mechanics and general relativity Atomic and molecular Opinion and reviews The unsung theory: why thermodynamics is as important as quantum mechanics and general relativity Philip Ball reviews Einstein’s Fridge: the Science of Fire, Ice and the Universe by Paul Sen
Read article: Why these tax benefits could help you start a business Business and innovation Opinion and reviews Why these tax benefits could help you start a business In the second of a series of articles on how to start and fund a business, James Mckenzie looks at government tax incentives
Read article: An interactive play where quantum physics and psychology collide Quantum mechanics Opinion and reviews An interactive play where quantum physics and psychology collide Laura Hiscott reviews the play The Mirror Trap and speaks to its writer and star, Simon Watt
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