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Diversity and inclusion

Instead of celebrating the lone genius in physics, we should focus on collective efforts

23 Jan 2023

Amy Smith argues that we need to rethink how we mark achievements in physics

Scientists working together
Shared passion When we talk about physics "genius", we often see only the individual and ignore the collective efforts that have helped them. (Courtesy: iStock/supersizer)
Why is physics different from other sciences? While our perceptions of who does science are broadeni

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