2016
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Physics Education: celebrating 50 years of the journal
This month, Physics Education, celebrates its 50th year of publication with a special anniversary issue.
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As European glaciers dwindle, could dams replace them?
Water management in reservoirs could substantially mitigate future summer water shortages, expected as a consequence of ongoing glacier retreat.
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Journal of Physics A recognises mathematical research excellence
IOP Publishing has announced the winners of the 2016 Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical Best Paper Prize 2016.
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Poorer countries experiencing more heat extremes
Many of the world's poorest people are already experiencing more extremely hot days due to climate change, with the world’s wealthiest less affected, according to just-published Victoria University of Wellington research.
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Allan Sandage’s last paper unravels 100-year-old astronomical mystery
Carnegie’s Allan Sandage, who died in 2012, was a tremendously influential figure in the field of astronomy. His final paper, published posthumously, focuses on unraveling a surprising historical mystery related to one of his own seminal discoveries.
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Frequency of extreme heat waves on the increase in Africa: could occur annually by 2040
Climate analysis shows that periods of unusually hot weather are on the rise for one of the most vulnerable continents to climate change, even if the increase in global average temperature remains at a modest level.
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The physics of the walking dead: the scientists studying the spread of zombies
Science writer Stephen Ornes talks with the physicists who mixed modelling with science fiction to predict the success of a zombie invasion, available in May’s issue of Physics World magazine, online now!
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IOP Publishing wins Chinese Academy of Sciences 'Service Star' award for second year running
For two consecutive years, IOP Publishing (IOP) has been given the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) ‘Service Star’ award. It was awarded to IOP for its continued support and service to CAS members. IOP Sales Manager, Peng Guo, accepted the award at the recent CAS 7th e-resources training conference held in Shanghai, China. Rick Liu, […]
