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AI Adoption in the U.S. Adds ~900,000 Tonnes of CO₂ Annually, Equal to 0.02% of National Emissions
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters finds that continued growth in artificial intelligence (AI) use across the United States could add approximately 900,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. This is not a small amount but equates to a relatively minor increase when viewed in the context of nationwide emissions. While AI adoption is expected […]
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Climate intervention may not be enough to save coffee, chocolate and wine, new study finds
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters reveals that even advanced climate intervention strategies may not be enough to secure the future of wine grapes, coffee and cacao. These crops are vital to many economies and provide livelihoods for farmers worldwide. However, they are increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Rising temperatures […]
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IOP Publishing celebrates Top Cited Paper Awards 2025
IOP Publishing (IOPP) is proud to announce the winners of its Top Cited Paper Awards 2025, recognising the top one percent of most-cited papers published in its propriety journals. This year’s honours include: The recognised papers span a broad range of disciplines – from astrophysics and astronomy to biomedical science, environmental research, and sustainability. Across […]
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Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to IOP Fellow and team for work in quantum technology
The Institute of Physics (IOP) and IOP Publishing extend their warmest congratulations to IOP Fellow John Clarke FInstP FRS, and his colleagues Michel Devoret and John Martinis, on winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work in the development of quantum science – especially meaningful in this, the UNESCO International Year of Quantum […]
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Reviewers increasingly divided on the use of generative AI in peer review
A new global reviewer survey from IOP Publishing (IOPP) reveals a growing divide in attitudes among reviewers in the physical sciences regarding the use of generative AI in peer review. The study follows a similar survey conducted last year showing that while some researchers are beginning to embrace AI tools, others remain concerned about the […]
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3D-Printed Kidney Tumours Show Potential for More Targeted Treatment
Scientists at Tsinghua University have developed a method to grow kidney tumours in the lab using cells from real patients, offering a potential new tool in the fight against renal cancer. Their research, published in the journal Biofabrication, outlines how 3D bioprinting technology can be used to replicate the unique characteristics of each patient’s tumour. The […]
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IOP Publishing and BIPM transition Metrologia to fully open access
The Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) and IOP Publishing (IOPP) will convert Metrologia, the leading international journal in pure and applied metrology to a fully open access (OA) publishing model. The move reflects the growing global demand for open science and underscores both BIPM’s and IOPP’s commitment to making universal access to research […]
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Are you eligible for a clinical trial? ChatGPT can find out
A new study in the academic journal Machine Learning: Health discovers that ChatGPT can accelerate patient screening for clinical trials, showing promise in reducing delays and improving trial success rates. Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Centre used ChatGPT to assess whether patients were eligible to take part in clinical trials and were able to identify […]
