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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
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
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Equal1 wins IOP’s qBIG Prize for quantum innovation
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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-performing teams
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
We also chat about the 42nd International Conference on High Energy Physics
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: 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
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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: ‘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
Read article: What’s hot in particle and nuclear physics? Find out in the latest Physics World Briefing
What’s hot in particle and nuclear physics? Find out in the latest Physics World Briefing
Matin Durrani brings you up to date with what's hot in particle and nuclear physics
Read article: Social media: making it work for physics-related businesses
Social media: making it work for physics-related businesses
Our podcasts guests are Alex Peroff and Neil Spinner of Pine Research
Read article: Graphene at 20: why the ‘wonder material’ is finally coming good
Graphene at 20: why the ‘wonder material’ is finally coming good
James McKenzie explains why graphene is finally delivering on its promise
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Astronomers versus activists: the battle over San Diego’s streetlights
Robert P Crease recalls the time when Palomar astronomers found themselves in a fight with locals
Read article: NASA demands new designs for cost-hit Mars Sample Return mission
NASA demands new designs for cost-hit Mars Sample Return mission
Space agency admits that a new timeline of 2040 for the craft is “unacceptably too long”
Read article: Purpose-Led Publishing: Antonia Seymour outlines the role of not-for-profit publishers
Purpose-Led Publishing: Antonia Seymour outlines the role of not-for-profit publishers
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