2026
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IOP Publishing joins Tsinghua University to celebrate centenary of its physics department
IOP Publishing (IOPP) and Tsinghua University are holding a series of events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Department of Physics at Tsinghua University, one of China’s most historic and influential centres of scientific excellence. To mark this centennial milestone, the Department of Physics will host the IOP China Scientific Advisory Board Annual Gathering, followed by a one‑day […]
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AI shows promise for flood forecasting and water security in data scarce regions
New research reveals that ‘foundation models’ trained on vast, general time‑series data may be able to forecast river flows accurately, even in regions with little or no local hydrological records. The approach could improve flood warnings, drought planning and water-resource management in parts of the world where monitoring data is limited. The study, published in Machine Learning: Earth, […]
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IOP Publishing expands APC discounts and waivers to over 120 economies
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has expanded its article publication charge (APC) discount and waiver programme to make open access (OA) publishing more accessible to a wider global community of authors. The expansion covers IOPP’s entire proprietary portfolio of OA and hybrid journals and extends APC support to authors in 122 economies through a new three‑tier discount structure: 100% for authors from eligible low-income economies, […]
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IOP Publishing launches new award to celebrate outstanding Editorial Board members
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has launched a new annual award to recognise the exceptional contributions of its Editorial Board members and the vital role they play in upholding rigorous standards, supporting trusted science and strengthening research communities. These awards recognise the breadth of contributions Editorial Board members make from guiding journal development to supporting peer review and community engagement. Contributions include: Nominations were submitted by IOPP journal teams, with 10 winners selected by […]
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Librarian Spotlight: An interview with Fredrik Eriksson
Thanks to Fredrik Eriksson, Research Librarian and Data Curator at European Spallation Source ERIC in Lund, Sweden, for taking part in our Librarian Spotlight interview series. “We are here to help, and there should be no threshold for users to reach out and ask for guidance. Without users, our value is zero.” After studying various […]
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Strengthening trust in a changing research landscape
IOPP’s 2025 Highlights Report summarizes progress made throughout the year IOP Publishing (IOPP) has released its 2025 Highlights Report, outlining progress in publishing innovation, openness and research integrity over the past year. The report includes key milestones across the organisation’s strategy, such as continued growth in open access publishing, with more than half (51%) of all research in 2025 […]
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Purpose-Led Publishing unveils global event network to bring the APS Global Physics Summit to communities worldwide
Purpose-Led Publishing (PLP) – the coalition formed by AIP Publishing, the American Physical Society (APS), and IOP Publishing – is hosting a network of 23 satellite events across the globe to expand participation in the 2026 APS Global Physics Summit. Taking place in March in Denver, the Summit is one of the world’s leading gatherings for […]
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Wildfire Smoke Linked to Rise in Violent Assaults, New 11-Year Study Finds
A new study spanning eleven years of data has revealed a clear link between wildfire smoke pollution and an increase in violent assaults in Seattle. Published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, these findings represent the first direct causal evidence that short-term exposure to wildfire-driven air pollution can increase interpersonal violence in an urban environment. As wildfires intensify around the world due to climate change, Lion […]
