2025
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Librarian Spotlight: An interview with Sheldon Korpet
Thanks to Sheldon Korpet, Library Systems and Discovery Adviser at Manchester Metropolitan University Library, for agreeing to take part in our Librarian Spotlight interview series. “In the age of the internet, Librarians are some of the most informationally literate people to have ever lived on Earth. That’s mind-blowing.” I was working in an unfulfilling job, […]
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IOP Publishing enhances author recognition with the introduction of CRediT
IOP Publishing is introducing the Contributor Role Taxonomy (CRediT) across all its proprietary journals to enhance recognition for authors. The taxonomy provides a standardised framework to define and recognise the diverse roles authors play during the production and publication of research outputs such as research articles. Using the CRediT taxonomy, authors can specify exactly how […]
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Robotic Dog Mimics Mammals for Superior Mobility on Land and in Water
A team of researchers has unveiled a cutting-edge Amphibious Robotic Dog capable of roving across both land and water with remarkable efficiency. The study, published in IOP Publishing’s Bioinspiration and Biomimetics, was inspired by mammals’ ability to move through water as well as on land. Existing amphibious robots are largely inspired by reptiles or insects, […]
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Mobile, low-cost arsenic detection tool for safe water
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur have developed a new low-cost mobile tool to detect arsenic contamination in water sources, addressing a critical threat to human health and the environment. Published in IOP Publishing’s academic journal Nanotechnology the new tool offers a low-cost, onsite solution for monitoring water quality, especially useful in […]
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Cornstarch sanitary pads cheap enough to avoid tonnes of ocean plastics
A new lifecycle study published in IOP Publishing’s journal Sustainability Science and Technology has discovered a promising alternative to plastic sanitary products, potentially leading to far reduced sanitary waste. Sanitary pads made with cornstarch are 17 times more environmentally friendly compared to plastic equivalents. The high concentration of plastic in disposable products is a direct […]
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IOP Publishing supports ‘We Share the Salary’ campaign urging employers to disclose salary information in job advertisements
As founding partner of the ‘We Show the Salary‘ campaign, IOP Publishing (IOPP) is urging other employers to disclose salary information in all their job advertisements. IOPP is championing this business-led initiative to help promote greater transparency and equity in the job market. Research by ‘We Show the Salary’ reveals that fewer than four in […]
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IOP and IOP Publishing celebrate World Quantum Day
Today, on World Quantum Day, which coincides with the United Nation’s 2025 International Year of Quantum, we join the global scientific community to celebrate the power and potential of quantum science and technology. From quantum computing to breakthroughs in materials science, quantum research continues to push the boundaries of discovery and knowledge. Professor Sir Peter […]
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IOP Publishing Advances Research Data Sharing with New Policy for Two Environmental Research Journals
IOP Publishing (IOPP) is strengthening its support for open science by requiring authors publicly share the research data underpinning articles in two of its journals: Environmental Research: Food Systems (ERFS) and Environmental Research: Climate (ERCL). Papers submitted with data inaccessible will only be accepted if there is compelling legal or ethical justification. The new policy […]
