2013
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The Institute of Physics and IOP Publishing recognise student science writers through award sponsorship
At last night’s Science Writers’ Awards in London, the Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) announced the addition of a new award which is being sponsored by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and its publishing company, IOP Publishing. The IOP Student Science Publication Award will be launched in 2014 and will reward student journalists who […]
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Researchers strike gold with nanotech vaccine
Scientists in the US have developed a novel vaccination method that uses tiny gold particles to mimic a virus and carry specific proteins to the body’s specialist immune cells. The technique differs from the traditional approach of using dead or inactive viruses as a vaccine and was demonstrated in the lab using a specific protein […]
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Researchers set out path for global warming reversal
Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) can reverse the global warming trend and push temperatures back below the global target of 2°C above pre-industrial levels, even if current policies fail and we initially overshoot this target. This is according to a new study, published today, 11 July, in IOP Publishing’s journal Environmental Research Letters, […]
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UK leads the way in race for new temperature definition
Scientists at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have performed the most accurate measurement yet of the Boltzmann constant. While the impact of such an achievement is not immediately obvious, the measurement could revolutionise the way we define temperature, replacing the standard method that has been used for over 50 years. The new measurement is […]
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Researchers estimate over two million deaths annually from air pollution
Over two million deaths occur each year as a direct result of human-caused outdoor air pollution, a new study has found. In addition, while it has been suggested that a changing climate can exacerbate the effects of air pollution and increase death rates, the study shows that this has a minimal effect and only accounts […]
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Three new journals to launch in 2014
IOP Publishing is to introduce three new journals in the field of materials science to its journal publishing programme. The three new journals will enable IOP Publishing to respond to author and reader demand across the materials research community, while also supporting the company’s broader physical sciences remit and established materials science programme. The three […]
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Argentinean Bioengineering Society and IOP Publishing sign agreement to publish conference proceedings
The Argentinean Bioengineering Society (SABI) and IOP Publishing (IOP) have signed an agreement to publish the conference proceedings from the Argentine Congress of Bioengineering and Clinical Engineering Conference VIII (SABI 2013) for the fourth time running. SABI 2013, being held on 4 – 6 September in Tucumán, Argentina, will bring together students and science professionals […]
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IOP Publishing introduces ebooks collection to Latin America
IOP Publishing (IOP) presented its new ebooks program for the first time in Latin America, showcasing unique features and benefits to librarians and scientists and encouraging regional authors to submit their own book ideas. During the reception, held at Mexico’s Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, the IOP team, together with their ebook publishing partner Morgan […]
