2026
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Red Tape Carries €110m Price Tag for Single Offshore Wind Projects
Long development timelines increase the cost of energy from offshore wind (OSW) farms, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters. The research estimates that cutting approval timelines by just one year for a one-gigawatt (GW) OSW farm lowers its energy costs by around €1 per megawatt-hour; roughly €110m over the plant’s 25-year operational […]
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IOP Publishing strengthens equitable research partnerships by signing up to the TRUST Code
New guidance sets clear expectations for fair and inclusive global collaboration IOP Publishing (IOPP), the publishing arm of the Institute of Physics, has adopted the TRUST Code, a global code of conduct for equitable research partnerships, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring fair and responsible international collaboration. The TRUST Code sets a global standard to prevent exploitation in international research. Widely adopted by institutions […]
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The IOP and IOP Publishing congratulate Nobel Prize in Physics winner Professor Francis Halzen
The Institute of Physics (IOP) and IOP Publishing (IOPP) extend their warmest congratulations to Professor Francis Halzen on being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Professor Halzen has been recognised for his pioneering work in neutrino astronomy and for leading the development of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole. IceCube uses a cubic […]
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Insights from Editorial Board Members: Spotlight on India - Professor Manu Jaiswal
Professor Manu Jaiswal of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India, and a member of the Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics (JPhysD) Editorial Board, shares his insights on working with IOP Publishing and supporting research in applied physics and two-dimensional materials. What has been your experience working on the editorial board of JPhysD? One aspect of […]
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Insights from Editorial Board Members: Spotlight on India - Professor Satishchandra Ogale
Professor Satishchandra Ogale, Director of the Research Institute for Sustainable Energy (RISE), Kolkata, and Professor Emeritus at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, India, shares his insights on working with IOP Publishing as a member of the Progress in Energy (PRGE) editorial board and reflects on the collaborative environment that helps support cutting-edge […]
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Insights from Editorial Board Members: Spotlight on India - Professor Rajesh Gopakumar
Professor Rajesh Gopakumar of the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (ICTS-TIFR), Bengaluru, India, reflects on his experience working with IOP Publishing as a member of the Reports on Progress in Physics (ROPP) editorial board, and explains how review articles help researchers stay connected to developments beyond their immediate field. What appealed to you about joining the […]
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Librarian spotlight: An interview with Dr. Umeshareddy Kacherki
Thanks to Dr. Umeshareddy Kacherki, Librarian and Head, JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science in India, for taking part in our Librarian Spotlight interview series. “There is a unique satisfaction in knowing that, in some small way, the library contributes to the research and innovation that take place every day.” To be honest, […]
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Peer Review Week: IOP Publishing champions the essential role of reviewers in the age of AI
During Peer Review Week, the annual global event that highlights the importance of peer review, IOP Publishing (IOPP) is celebrating the difference peer reviewers make in building trust in science in the age of AI. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to change the research and publishing landscape, peer reviewers continue to play an essential role […]
