2025
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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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Making Enhancements for a Better Digital Experience
At IOP Publishing, we’re committed to making research easier to publish, read, and share. Starting with the 2026 volumes, we’re introducing a few updates to our journal schedules and PDF formats to better support digital publishing and improve efficiency. Here’s what’s changing: Simplified Journal Schedules We’re aligning journal issue schedules with their cover dates, moving […]
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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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A Landmark Moment for JPhys Materials: Celebrating 500 Published Articles
JPhys Materials is proud to celebrate a major milestone with the publication of its 500th published article, a testament to the journal’s standing in the community and coverage across all areas of materials science. Fittingly, this landmark article is a Board Member-led Roadmap on Theoretical Ultrafast Science, Guest-edited by Professor Fabio Caruso (Kiel University), who […]
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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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Librarian Spotlight: An interview with Pieter du Plessis
Pieter du Plessis tells us about his role at Stellenbosch University and shares his unique approach for ensuring students return their books on time. “No day is the same. That’s what makes my job thrilling.” I worked in our library’s periodical section as a student assistant when I was an undergraduate student. I enjoyed it […]
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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 […]
