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Chinese Academy of Sciences and IOP Publishing sign agreement
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and IOP Publishing (IOP) have signed an agreement to publish the conference proceedings from the 28th International Conference on Photonic, Electronic and Atomic Collisions (ICPEAC) on an open access basis. ICPEAC, which is being held in Lanzhou, China, on 24 – 30 July 2013, is a biennial international meeting […]
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Superconductor Science and Technology Advisory Board member receives award
Professor Robert Hadfield of the University of Glasgow, UK and Advisory Board member of IOP Publishing’s Superconductor Science and Technology, has received the J&E Hall Gold Medal of the Institute of Refrigeration. This international award is given annually for the most significant advance in refrigeration and related technologies. Professor Hadfield received the award for developing […]
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IOP Publishing donates journals to Hebei University
IOP Publishing (IOP) has donated over 1,500 print copies of journals to the College of Physics Science & Technology, Hebei University as part of their commitment to supporting the Chinese research community. Professor Wang Ming-Feng, Vice President of Hebei University received the donation from Dr Nicola Gulley, Senior Vice President, Editorial at IOP. The meeting […]
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IOP Publishing brings Physics World subscription fulfilment in-house
IOP Publishing (IOP) has moved its Physics World magazine subscription fulfilment service in-house for customers based in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The move means that orders and enquiries for customers based outside of the Americas will be handled by IOP’s head office in Bristol, UK and is effective immediately. CDS Global […]
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IOP Publishing recognized for volunteer work
Sarah Quin (left) and Samantha Parsons (right) of IOP Publishing receiving the award from Sally Badham (centre) of CMS Cameron McKenna. © Ablaze. IOP Publishing (IOP) has been given an award for its continuing support of Hannah More Primary School through the Ablaze Reading Buddies scheme. IOP has been a member of the Reading Buddies […]
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Metascreen forms ultra-thin invisibility cloak
Up until now, the invisibility cloaks put forward by scientists have been fairly bulky contraptions – an obvious flaw for those interested in Harry Potter-style applications. However, researchers from the US have now developed a cloak that is just micrometres thick and can hide three-dimensional objects from microwaves in their natural environment, in all directions […]
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Researchers question evaluation methods for protected areas in the Amazon
The indicators currently being used to guide policy and investments into protected areas in the Amazon may not be having the desired effect. This is according to a new study published today, 27 March, in IOP Publishing’s journal Environmental Research Letters, which has analysed 66 protected areas in the Brazilian Amazon and performed a critical […]
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Cold cities less sustainable than warm cities, research suggests
Living in colder climates in the US is more energy demanding than living in warmer climates. This is according to Dr Michael Sivak at the University of Michigan, who has published new research today, 28 March, in IOP Publishing’s journal Environmental Research Letters. Dr Sivak has calculated that climate control in the coldest large metropolitan […]
