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Our latest #FunPhysicsFriday article presents a teaching approach that combines a concise historical overview of Planck's constant h with a simple experiment in which students determine its value from measurements on a photovoltaic panel ⚛️. Join the fun here: https://ow.ly/ftBe50YpUkR #education

Librarian Spotlight: An interview with Fredrik Eriksson Thanks to Fredrik Eriksson, Research Librarian and Data Curator at European Spallation Source ERIC in Lund, Sweden, for taking part in our Librarian Spotlight interview series. “We are here to help, and there should be no threshold for users to reach out and ask for guidance. Without users, our value is zero.” After studying various […] The post Librarian Spotlight: An interview with Fredrik Eriksson appeared first on IOP Publishing.

Librarian Spotlight: An interview with Fredrik Eriksson

Reflecting for International Women’s Day 2026 💜

In the lead up to IWD, colleagues have been taking time to reflect on how they can support and celebrate women, captured through our International Women’s Day pledge cards placed around the office #GiveToGain ✍️

#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay

A warm welcome to Professor Bin Li, Executive Dean of Suzhou Medical College at Soochow University, as our the new Editor in Chief in Biomedical Materials.

Take a look at the Editorial Board of Biomedical Materials here: https://ow.ly/zWWb50YoG6y

This just in: a novel device could measure the electrical conductivity of body fluids in volumes as small as 50 nanoliters! How will this discovery change the face of #biophysics? Find out here: https://ow.ly/U7I550YoQYg #technology #biotechnology

Celebrating research for IWD 💜

Aswathy Girija interviews Aurélie Hourlier-Fargette about the inspirations behind her award winning research. Read here: ow.ly/x8bB50YpuyS Aurélie's Article: ow.ly/2VLK50YpuyQ

Our Emerging Leaders 2026 is open! read more: ow.ly/olsg50YpuyR

Explore the latest breakthroughs in semiconductor physics. We've highlighted 2025’s most impactful papers from JOS so you have the best research at your fingertips.

Curiosity charged? Read on! https://ow.ly/zCVG50YoGb3

Our 2025 Highlights Report is here! 🎉
This year, we focused on strengthening trust, driving innovation and staying agile in a rapidly changing research landscape.
Take a look at what we achieved together 🌍🔓

Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/erfk_sSc

Celebrating outstanding Editorial Board members 🏆
Discover our #EditorialBoard Excellence #Awards across 8 subject areas.
➡️Full winner list: https://ow.ly/ZpTq50Yov3h

#Physics #MachineLearning #MaterialsScience #Environment #Energy #Engineering #BiomedicalEngineering #Mathematics #QuantumScience

IOP Publishing launches new award to celebrate outstanding Editorial Board members IOP Publishing (IOPP) has launched a new annual award to recognise the exceptional contributions of its Editorial Board members and the vital role they play in upholding rigorous standards, supporting trusted science and strengthening research communities.   These awards recognise the breadth of contributions Editorial Board members make from guiding journal development to supporting peer review and community engagement.  Contributions include:   Nominations were submitted by IOPP journal teams, with 10 winners selected by […] The post IOP Publishing launches new award to celebrate outstanding Editorial Board members appeared first on IOP Publishing.

IOP Publishing launches new award to celebrate outstanding Editorial Board members

#HappyBirthday to George Gamow, a Soviet and American theoretical physicist! Gamow was an early advocate and developer of the Big Bang Theory. Explore the differing approaches of Gamow, Fred Hoyle, and Martin Ryle to the #BigBangTheory here: https://ow.ly/APJL50YoQAA #cosmology #sciencehistory

As a member of @publishersassoc.bsky.social, we stand with their efforts to highlight the urgent issues raised in their latest report on the AI licensing market.
We too believe that books — and the authors, editors, and publishers behind them — deserve recognition for their work.
#DontStealThisBook

Happy World Engineering Day! ⚙️

Today we’re celebrating the researchers advancing the systems and technologies our world relies on.

Explore the Engineering subject collection and see the research driving the field forward: https://ow.ly/kGTJ50Yoi6A

#WorldEngineeringDay #Engineering

If the publishing process feels unclear, our free guide can help you move forward with more confidence.
You’ll get practical steps, journal selection advice and simple tips to avoid common pitfalls.
Sign up to get your copy: https://ow.ly/prgH50Y7uxQ
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Strengthening trust in a changing research landscape  IOPP’s 2025 Highlights Report summarizes progress made throughout the year  IOP Publishing (IOPP) has released its 2025 Highlights Report, outlining progress in publishing innovation, openness and research integrity over the past year. The report includes key milestones across the organisation’s strategy, such as continued growth in open access publishing, with more than half (51%) of all research in 2025 published openly, underscoring IOPP’s commitment to making high quality scientific knowledge […] The post Strengthening trust in a changing research landscape  appeared first on IOP Publishing.

Strengthening trust in a changing research landscape 

Join us in celebrating #WorldWildlifeDay! In honor of this year's theme, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, we present an article about the use of mangrove trees as medicinal plants by coastal communities in Pesawaran Lampung 🌿: https://ow.ly/SRsy50Yn5H2 #WWD2026 #MedicinalAromaticPlants

The new issue of Materials Futures is out now!

Packed with the latest research, perspectives and reviews across basic and applied materials science and technology.

We’re proudly gold open access meaning free access to every article 👉 https://ow.ly/Sour50YmrNW

🌍 Purpose-Led Publishing (AIP Publishing American Physical Society) is launching 23 global satellite events to bring the 2026 APS Global Physics Summit to communities worldwide. Join local workshops, livestreams, and discussions shaping the future of physics. #APSGPS2026

👉 https://ow.ly/9CS950YnSPU

Purpose-Led Publishing unveils global event network to bring the APS Global Physics Summit to communities worldwide Purpose-Led Publishing (PLP) – the coalition formed by AIP Publishing, the American Physical Society (APS), and IOP Publishing – is hosting a network of 23 satellite events across the globe to expand participation in the 2026 APS Global Physics Summit. Taking place in March in Denver, the Summit is one of the world’s leading gatherings for […] The post Purpose-Led Publishing unveils global event network to bring the APS Global Physics Summit to communities worldwide appeared first on IOP Publishing.

Purpose-Led Publishing unveils global event network to bring the APS Global Physics Summit to communities worldwide

How can #AI help us innovate functional materials design and innovation? This perspective gives a current view of experts in the field, including past challenges, current directions, and future opportunities for development. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/w6na50Yn5o3 #materialsscience

Did you know that Hubble has identified one of the darkest known galaxies 🌌? Using advanced statistical techniques, a team of researchers found an elusive object known as CDG-2 that may be among the most heavily dark matter-dominated galaxies ever discovered: https://ow.ly/EPOY50Ylk5P #astrophysics

Stay on top of the latest in theoretical physics with our curated collection from Communications in Theoretical Physics.

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#Quantummechanics meets computational thinking in this week's #FunPhysicsFriday experiment! This article investigates using computational Python exercises to teach quantum mechanics, analyzing conceptual understanding and students' experience: https://ow.ly/immQ50Ylj7E #quantumphysics #programming

🌍 Our sustainability journey features in The Scholarly Kitchen today!
In her guest post, Liz Martin shares how IOP Publishing has turned its carbon‑cutting ambitions into action and what we’ve learned along the way.
👉 Shaping a Sustainable Future for Academic Publishing: Our Journey So Far

🚀 We’re delighted to welcome Dr Georgina Klemencic as the newest member of the Materials for Quantum Technology (MQT) Editorial Board!

Meet the full editorial board https://ow.ly/4P3850YiNjX

Learn more about MQT: https://ow.ly/RYAW50YiNjY

Women at IOPP ERG take on a firewalk! 🔥

Our Women’s ERG completed a firewalk at Bristol Cathedral fundraising for One25, to support women in our community. 💛 The team have raised over £1000! Thanks to everyone who’s donated! Support here: https://ow.ly/9H1R50Ymw07

#Fundraising #Firewalk2026

Dr. Eden Morales Narváez

📣 JPhys Photonics welcomes Dr. Eden Morales Narváez as our new Social Media Editor!

Follow him on LinkedIn for the latest JPhys Photonics updates, insights, and highlights.
👉 ow.ly/M7Ri50YiN9B

Did you know that Chinese freestyle skier Eileen Gu studied physics? We explore the role of physics in freestyle skiing and how it shaped the success of Gu, the most decorated female Olympic freestyle skier in history: https://ow.ly/fNSe50YliTv #Olympics #WinterOlympics #eileengu

🆕 New in biomedical engineering

Hot off the press titles offering current insights across imaging, neural interfaces, and molecular mechanisms and more.

👉 Browse our full ebooks list previews and access complimentary first‑chapters here: https://ow.ly/rZYm50YlWbt

Wildfire Smoke Linked to Rise in Violent Assaults, New 11-Year Study Finds A new study spanning eleven years of data has revealed a clear link between wildfire smoke pollution and an increase in violent assaults in Seattle. Published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, these findings represent the first direct causal evidence that short-term exposure to wildfire-driven air pollution can increase interpersonal violence in an urban environment.  As wildfires intensify around the world due to climate change, Lion […] The post Wildfire Smoke Linked to Rise in Violent Assaults, New 11-Year Study Finds appeared first on IOP Publishing.

Wildfire Smoke Linked to Rise in Violent Assaults, New 11-Year Study Finds