Today we wish a #HappyBirthday to Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin! Payne-Gaposchkin's work on the cosmic makeup of the universe and the nature of variable stars was foundational to modern #astrophysics 🌠. Explore some of her groundbreaking research: https://ow.ly/A3bh50YVeOr#HappyBirthday#astrophysics#WomeninSTEM #astronomy

A team of researchers created an LLM capable of generating classes of blueprints for #quantumoptics setups ⚛️. The result? Several experimental configurations that successfully generated desired, and in some cases previously unknown, constructions: https://ow.ly/xmoH50YVeA6#quantumoptics#artificialintelligence

Did you know that you can use your morning cup of coffee to teach porous media flow and mass transfer principles ☕? This week's #FunPhysicsFriday experiment uses coffee brewing as an engaging example of Darcy's Law, mass conservation, and more: https://ow.ly/qThm50YVem5#FunPhysicsFriday#physicseducation

Leading #WomenPhysicists from #India come together for a free international webinar on barriers in #science and the real‑world impact of #physics. Hear Prof Shoba Shukla and voices from academia and industry on turning research into solutions. Sign up to watch: https://ow.ly/VLjZ50YSyg3#WomenPhysicists

The discovery of an X-Ray signal coming from one of the "little red dots" may have solved a years-old astrophysical question - what are these mysterious structures? Explore the future of #astrophysics here: https://ow.ly/RHXC50YVefG#astrophysics#astronomy #blackholes

Interested in shaping the research that defines your field? Explore our current Editorial Board vacancies to learn more about becoming an Editorial Board Member across a range of our journals: https://ow.ly/rf6k50YKqaG

At World Conferences on Research Integrity in Vancouver, Lauren Flintoft (IOPP) unveiled a new in‑house tool to detect duplicate peer review reports. Analysing ~500k reviews, the session showed how technology and expert judgement can protect research quality. #ResearchIntegrity #WCRI2026 ✨

A research breakthrough from Korea has found a new way to create the highly sought-after single‑crystal metal films that are important for high‑speed communication and 5G. 📶 #MaterialsScience 👉 Quick overview: https://ow.ly/bHXN50YSlps 📝 Go in-depth: https://ow.ly/1iuA50YSlpr#MaterialsScience

We had a great time sharing our poster at the World Conferences on Research Integrity Vancouver on ARRs and what they reveal about research integrity. 🔍 The poster explores if ARRs should be seen as research integrity risks 🚩🍯 Authors: Kim Eggleton, Lauren Flintoft & Dr Graham Stinton

Researchers have used the world's fastest supercomputer to train an #AI model that captures magnetic turbulence within a plasma in unprecedented detail! This could support research from modeling a supernova to building the next generation of nuclear fusion reactors: https://ow.ly/kmQO50YVe1N

Want to save time by steering clear of common publishing mistakes? Sign up for your free guide with practical steps and advice which will help you submit more efficiently. Get it here: https://ow.ly/VQz450YIcO8

How can we overcome fears around sharing research data? 🤔 Laura Feetham‑Walker, Head of Publishing Strategy & Performance at IOP Publishing, shares how our free open data training course supports researchers, building confidence, trust and impact in research. 👉 https://ow.ly/ZAWf50YVoB2

🌍 We’re delighted to share that Metrologia has transitioned to a fully open access journal, enabling free, immediate access to high‑quality research in the science of measurement! Learn more: https://ow.ly/41WU50YRiSm #Metrology

How will nanoscale conductivity revolutionize the development of #quantum technologies ⚛️? We present an open access roadmap detailing advancements in superconductor-based quantum technologies and charting future directions. Click here to explore the future: https://ow.ly/k75G50YTwQS#quantum#quantumphysics

In an #AMOPhysics breakthrough, a new standard has been set for p‑wave scattering theory. 🧑‍🔬 This research lays the groundwork for exploring complex #quantum phenomena in the future. 👉 Quick overview: https://ow.ly/Usxf50YSlcR 📝 Go in-depth: https://ow.ly/wZo650YSlcS

🔎 Strengthening trust in peer review We’ve launched a new Machine Learning‑powered tool to detect duplicate peer review reports, tackling reviewer fraud and review mills. Now live across our journals, with insights shared openly to strengthen research integrity 🔐⚛️🧪 👉 https://ow.ly/c3CV50YUYOf

🏆 Congratulations to Dr Chen Wang, recipient of the 2025 JMM Emerging Leaders Award. The award recognises Dr Wang’s exceptional research on near‑zero stiffness MEMS accelerometer using electrothermal buckling in a closed‑loop configuration. Learn more: https://ow.ly/2cIC50YRiQ0

New IOP Publishing tool detects duplicate peer reviews in push against reviewer fraud

🌌 Discover the latest research breakthroughs in gravity from GR24–Amaldi16, a major #physics conference. Get open access to all 144 peer-reviewed papers, covering everything from quantum gravity to applied relativity, cosmology and #astrophysics. 👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/o2bv50YQWOC

#OnThisDay Steven Weinberg was born! This theoretical physicist shared the Nobel Prize in Physics "for his contributions to the theory of the unified weak and electromagnetic interaction between elementary particles" and is the world's second most creative physicist: https://ow.ly/8oIe50YSYKT

We present an exciting new use for #AI! By using LLMs to link commonly used concepts and terms that are often mentioned together, a team of researchers were able to generate predictions for future areas of interest: https://ow.ly/IjCG50YSYAe#AI#artificialintelligence #machinelearning

Dive into #kinematics with this easy-to-replicate experiment! By attaching a smartphone to a swimmer, students can calculate speed based on raw data collected by the Phyphox app and make suggestions to improve the swimmer's efficiency 🏊: https://ow.ly/b4aa50YSYiq#kinematics#physicseducation

Explore the first JRSE issue of 2026. All articles are free to read with no subscription. Highlights: GNNs for drifting data, k‑out‑of‑n systems, autonomous systems reliability, aerospace simulation, and nuclear valve life‑cycle frameworks 👉 https://ow.ly/Qf9N50YRL1P

How much water does an exoplanet need to maintain its carbon cycle 🪐? By studying arid planets with limited surface water inventory, scientists were able to determine the amount of water needed for a planet to stay habitable. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/NlCo50YP4Ft #astro

New #QuantumPhysics research reveals that hidden polarization unlocks non-volatile Hall switching. ⚛️ 🧑‍🔬 This breakthrough from researchers in China opens the door to future nonlinear quantum electronics. 👉 Quick overview: https://ow.ly/zRci50YO33o 📝 Go in-depth: https://ow.ly/pJ3i50YO33p#QuantumPhysics

Seated Yoga for Stress Awareness Month 🪑✨ We loved taking a pause this Stress Awareness Month with seated yoga sessions led by Sarah Frost, in the Bristol office and online. A great chance to stretch and enjoy a mindful moment. Thanks to everyone who joined in! #StressAwarenessMonth

Some of India’s Top Cited Paper winners reveal 9 key themes that help make papers more influential and more widely used by the research community. 👉Read their insights: https://ow.ly/FOMz50YzIng #EarlyCareerResearcher #PublshingAdvice

How will #AI revolutionize the field of #microscopy 🔬? We present a roadmap that encompasses key aspects of how #machinelearning is applied to image data, with the aim of gaining scientific knowledge by improved image quality. Explore the possibilities: https://ow.ly/piOP50YP4iB

⏰ Last chance to attend! Progress in Quantum Machine Learning (PQML) 2026 This 1-day international workshop features cutting-edge insight on Quantum ML. Attend online, or in-person. 📅 10 May 2026 📍 Location: Tsinghua University, Beijing + online 👉 Register today: https://ow.ly/XbV850YQBGY

#HappyBirthday to Hertha Ayrton, an English physicist and suffragette! Ayrton was the first woman to win a prize from the Royal Society after being awarded the Hughes Medal in 1906. Learn more about the multifaceted life of this groundbreaking scientist: https://ow.ly/3SPu50YP3Mz#HappyBirthday#WomeninSTEM

A breakthrough by researchers at @ox.ac.uk reveals a missing piece in our understanding of electrostatic forces in liquids. 👩‍🔬 👉 Quick overview: https://ow.ly/VsyC50YO2Af 📝 Go in-depth: https://ow.ly/7Ff750YO2Ag

Want to strengthen the visibility and long‑term impact of your #research? In this Physics World article, Top‑cited researchers outline their tips for early-career researchers: https://ow.ly/7SKV50YzGTJ#research?#ResearchAdvice #Science #EarlyCareerResearchers

New research brings science one step closer to measuring G! Researchers have spent the last decade recreating one of the most divergent recent experiments to measure the #gravitationalconstant - with some surprising results. Click here for more 🔗: https://ow.ly/eN5r50YP3f7#gravitationalconstant#gravity #metrology

#OnThisDay in 1900, Wolfgang Pauli was born! This pioneer of #quantummechanics was awarded the 1945 Nobel Prize in Physics "for the discovery of the Pauli Principle" ⚛️. In honor of this day, explore the limits of the Pauli Principle with this article: https://ow.ly/NeJl50YOKKK#OnThisDay#quantummechanics#HistoryofScience

Today is #NationalPhysicsDay! Celebrated each year since 1985, this day is a call to action to celebrate physics and its importance in our daily lives. Celebrate by jumping into Newton's second law of motion with an experiment using images of parkour: https://ow.ly/P8xq50YOKtV#NationalPhysicsDay#PhysicsDay

⚛️ Don’t miss this live panel discussion, spotlighting experts in Quantum Metrology, presented by Physics World LIVE in partnership with Reports on Physics in Progress. 📅 Thursday 30 April | ⏰ 4 PM BST 👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/efmz50YOmZ2

#HappyBirthday to Max Planck, theoretical physicist and winner of the 1918 Nobel Prize in Physics! Planck made many contributions to #theoreticalphysics, including being the originator of #quantum theory ⚛️. To learn more about the life of this revolutionary, click here: https://ow.ly/BXcA50YNG11

New research reveals the “magic” in hybrid #quantum systems 💫 👨‍🔬 Researchers propose the first unified way to measure magic (non-stabiliserness) in systems that combine both spins and bosons. #QuantumPhysics 👉 Quick overview: https://ow.ly/y3ZT50YKmtP 📝 Go in-depth: https://ow.ly/ZVP950YKmtO#quantum

Happy #EarthDay from all of us at IOP Publishing! We honor this day by sharing an exciting breakthrough in the world of environmental physics: the use of geologic H2 as a greener source of energy, particularly in hard-to-decarbonize sectors: https://ow.ly/qP5F50YNFGh#EarthDay#EarthDay2026 #OurPowerOurPlanet

🎉 Celebrating one year of great reads Featured works include Viral Diseases, A Modern Course in Quantum Field Theory, Nanoplatforms for Cancer Imaging, Renewable Energy Systems, and more. Explore this month's anniversary titles and revisit scholarship with lasting impact: https://ow.ly/GULV50YNq1V

#APSGlobalPhysicsSummit is annual, but not always global. The PLP satellite network pairs APS access with in‑person exchange worldwide. In Dschang, it enabled researchers to join an international physics meeting. ✨ Read more: https://physicsworld.com/a/shining-a-light-on-central-african-physics/

New research has integrated three types of #machinelearning models to generate solar magnetic patches with certain physical properties and find matching patches in real observations. Explore how this breakthrough could solve many issues in the world of #astrophysics: https://ow.ly/RXWS50YKB0t#machinelearning#astrophysics#astro

Ferroelectric devices push reservoir computing forward ⚡ Researchers from China have created a power‑efficient device with tuneable memory and strong nonlinear responses. 👨‍🔬 #AppliedPhysics #MaterialsScience 👉 Quick highlight: https://ow.ly/XkQK50YKmjI 📝 Go in-depth: https://ow.ly/6zZz50YKmjK#AppliedPhysics

Help shape the research driving #EnvironmentalResearch forward. Play a role in guiding high‑quality research that your community reads, cites and builds upon. ➡️ To explore our #EditorialBoard Member vacancies across our #environment journals and find out more visit here: https://ow.ly/TzBj50YKk4U

🌍 A network of 23 satellite events expanded participation in #APSGlobalPhysicsSummit 2026, led by the Purpose‑Led Publishing coalition. Two events in Dschang, Cameroon saw IOP Publishing’s Victoria Merriman run sessions on publishing, integrity, AI use and research impact. 🤝 #ScholarlyPublishing

✨ Celebrating Women in Physics ✨ An inspiring IOP Publishing webinar exploring journeys, insights, and opportunities for women in physics and physical sciences. 🗓 23 April 2026 | ⏰ 12–1 PM IST 👉 Register now - https://ow.ly/3Baz50YMqQb #WomenInPhysics #IOPPublishing #STEM

Researchers in the physical sciences continue to benefit from open access opportunities

This year, PLP launched a global network of Satellite events to widen participation in the #APSGlobalPhysicsSummit 2026. With 14,000+ researchers involved, local hubs online and in person enabled greater access across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America. 🛰️ 🤝 #ResearchEquity #PLP

🚨 We’re delighted to see 'Principles and Techniques of Radiological Protection' featured in Physics World, highlighting its comprehensive approach to the science, standards and practice of radiological protection. Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) 🔗 https://ow.ly/s6t350YJTNV

What does it mean to think like a physicist🧠? We present an interview-based study conducted with seven physics graduate students exploring how these students define thinking like a physicist and how their research correlates - with some surprising results: https://ow.ly/OxIN50YKAMQ #physicseducation