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Wildfire Smoke Linked to Rise in Violent Assaults, New 11-Year Study Finds
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IOP Publishing (IOPP) has signed the UK Publishing Inclusion Pledge 2026–28, reaffirming its commitment to building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive (DE&I) publishing sector. As a signatory to the pledge, IOPP will strive to ensure fair opportunities and an environment where everyone is respected, heard and supported. The pledge, led by the Publishers Association, brings together […]
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The journal 2D Materials established the annual 2DM Young Scientist Award in both 2024 and 2025, with the aim of encouraging and supporting scientific innovation in the 2D materials community. Building on the success of the first two editions, 2D Materials is once again partnering with the 2026 International Forum on Graphene in Shenzhen & […]
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IOP Publishing (IOPP) has achieved a 36% reduction in carbon emissions compared to its 2020 baseline as part of its sustainability journey. This achievement reflects the publisher’s commitment to embedding sustainability into every aspect of its operations and supporting a more sustainable, diverse, and equitable future for the global scientific community. Key milestones on its journey toward greater sustainability include the move to its new, energy-efficient head office in […]
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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 […]
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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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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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What inspired you to pursue a career in science, and what continues to motivate you today? From an early age, I was fascinated by the physical phenomena that shape our world. My questions were simple, “Why do rainbows form?” “Where does light come from?”- but they revealed a deep and growing curiosity about the nature […]
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What inspired you to pursue a career in science, and what continues to motivate you today? I have always really loved getting to find out why something is taking place. It wasn’t always clear that I wanted to go into science, but what I found was that when I was younger, I had a lot […]
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What inspired you to pursue a career in science, and what continues to motivate you today? I started cooking as a child and observed how the colors of the ingredients changed when mixed together and cooked. I believe it was at that moment that the need to understand the transformation of materials became my motivation […]
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