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Knowledge grows step-by-step despite the exponential growth of papers, finds study
The authors believe the finding indicates a decline in scientific productivity
Read article: NASA suffering from ageing infrastructure and inefficient management practices, finds report
NASA suffering from ageing infrastructure and inefficient management practices, finds report
NASA has been warned that it may need to sacrifice new missions in order to rebalance the space agency’s priorities and achieve its long-term objectives
Read article: Estonia becomes first Baltic state to join CERN
Estonia becomes first Baltic state to join CERN
The Baltic nation is now the 24th member state of the Geneva-based particle-physics lab
Read article: Fermilab is ‘doomed’ without management overhaul claims whistleblower report
Fermilab is ‘doomed’ without management overhaul claims whistleblower report
A group of anonymous whistleblowers say that Fermilab is in 'crisis' and needs a management shake-up
Read article: DUNE prototype detector records its first accelerator-produced neutrinos
DUNE prototype detector records its first accelerator-produced neutrinos
Scientists will use the detector to study the interactions between antineutrinos and argon
Read article: US plasma physicists propose construction of a ‘flexible’ stellarator facility
US plasma physicists propose construction of a ‘flexible’ stellarator facility
The Flexible Stellarator Physics Facility would test different approaches to stellarator magnetic confinement
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Read article: Top-cited authors from China discuss the importance of citation metrics
Top-cited authors from China discuss the importance of citation metrics
More than 90 papers from China have been recognized with a top-cited paper award for 2024 from IOP Publishing
Read article: Science thrives on constructive and respectful peer review
Science thrives on constructive and respectful peer review
Unhelpful or rude feedback can shake the confidence of early career researchers
Read article: The free-to-read Physics World Big Science Briefing 2024 is out now
The free-to-read Physics World Big Science Briefing 2024 is out now
Find out more about designs for a muon collider and why gender diversity in big science needs recognition
Read article: Looking to the future of statistical physics, how intense storms can affect your cup of tea
Looking to the future of statistical physics, how intense storms can affect your cup of tea
In this podcast we chat about active matter, artificial intelligence and storm Ciarán
Read article: Flagship journal Reports on Progress in Physics marks 90th anniversary with two-day celebration
Flagship journal Reports on Progress in Physics marks 90th anniversary with two-day celebration
A new future lies in store for Reports on Progress in Physics as the journal turns 90
Read article: Hybrid quantum–classical computing chips and neutral-atom qubits both show promise
Hybrid quantum–classical computing chips and neutral-atom qubits both show promise
Equal1’s Elena Blokhina and Harvard’s Brandon Grinkemeyer are our guests
Read article: Management insights catalyse scientific success
Management insights catalyse scientific success
Effective management training can equip scientists and engineers with powerful tools to boost the impact of their work, identify opportunities for innovation, and build high-perfor...
Read article: Why NASA thinks you should forget about space-based solar power
Why NASA thinks you should forget about space-based solar power
James McKenzie thinks a new NASA report marks the end of the road for space-based solar power
Read article: Non-physicists find opportunity in the quantum industry, improving the university experience
Non-physicists find opportunity in the quantum industry, improving the university experience
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Read article: Why we need gender equality in big science
Why we need gender equality in big science
Elizabeth Pollitzer says measures must be taken to tackle the gender imbalance among staff and users of large research infrastructures
Read article: Green challenge: can the shipping industry clean up its act?
Green challenge: can the shipping industry clean up its act?
James McKenzie reports on the launch of new ships that will help the world to cut greenhouse-gas emissions
Read article: ITER fusion reactor hit by massive decade-long delay and €5bn price hike
ITER fusion reactor hit by massive decade-long delay and €5bn price hike
Full operation with deuterium and tritium is not expected until 2039
Read article: Linking silicon T centres with light offers a route to fault-tolerant quantum computing
Linking silicon T centres with light offers a route to fault-tolerant quantum computing
Stephanie Simmons of Photonic Inc is our podcast guest
Read article: Huge fault-tolerant quantum computers on the agenda at Commercialising Quantum 2024 conference
Huge fault-tolerant quantum computers on the agenda at Commercialising Quantum 2024 conference
Quantum factories and profitability discussed in London
Read article: Tech phoenix: how electric-vehicle manufacturer Nikola Corporation is rising from the ashes
Tech phoenix: how electric-vehicle manufacturer Nikola Corporation is rising from the ashes
James McKenzie reveals the lessons we can learn from vehicle manufacturer Nikola Corporations after the fall from grace of its CEO
Read article: Equal1 wins IOP’s qBIG Prize for quantum innovation
Equal1 wins IOP’s qBIG Prize for quantum innovation
Aquark Technologies and NIQS Tech are runners-up in 2024 competition
Read article: ‘Hidden’ citations conceal the true impact of scientific research
‘Hidden’ citations conceal the true impact of scientific research
Study finds that “foundational” work is often not properly cited, skewing its true impact
Read article: Researchers split on merits and pitfalls of AI in peer review, IOP Publishing survey finds
Researchers split on merits and pitfalls of AI in peer review, IOP Publishing survey finds
New IOP Publishing report finds that generative AI tools can provide some "useful outputs", but expert human verification and editing is always required
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