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From the blackboard to the backbenches: how physics teacher Dave Robertson became an MP
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Apollo 11 was just the first of five further Apollo missions to land on the Moon. Sue Nelson explores their scientific legacy
Samples from the far side of the Moon shed light on lunar asymmetry
Unusual isotopic ratio in samples brought back by Chang'e-6 reveals clues about the early history of Earth's satellite
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Magnetic microrobot swarm moves objects with water
Microrobots harness fluidic torque to move millimetre-sized objects without physical contact
Where do thunderstorms form?
Soil moisture and wind patterns are important, reveals new study
Magnetic friction defies centuries-old law
Sensing and programmable metamaterials could benefit from discovery
Pressure quench increases superconducting transition temperature
New protocol could lead to ambient-pressure room-temperature superconductivity
Heavier cousin of the proton discovered at the LHC
LHCb spots elusive particle in just one year of data
Diamond films cool down electronics precisely where needed
Patterned diamond films could extend the lifespan of electronic devices by removing unwanted heat
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Why mentorship is vital for the future of physics
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Academic collaboration with industry is no longer optional – it is now essential
Mark Procter outlines his advice for academics working with scientists in industry
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Word flower puzzle no. 2
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Counting photons could redefine the future of CT imaging
Advanced photon-counting detectors could transform clinical imaging
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Quiz of the week: how many antiprotons did CERN transport by truck?
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Many-body effects at the world’s largest physics conference
A personal reflection on the Global Physics Summit – from artificial intelligence to ultracold atoms
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Sunken nuclear submarine is leaking radioactive material intermittently
Little evidence of radionuclide accumulation in vessel's surrounding environment
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Electrosolvation force can act over long distances
Attractive force between a pair of like-charged colloidal particles is measured
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Spectroscopic OCT plus AI detects high-risk plaque in coronary arteries
Artificial intelligence-based optical coherence tomography could improve long-term management of patients with coronary artery disease
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Rocket re-entry pollutes the upper atmosphere
Lidar measurements have detected a plume of lithium created by falling space debris from a rocket stage
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Could lightning occur on Mars?
MAVEN probe captures signature of a "whistler"
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Is ‘vibe physics’ the future?
Scientists discuss whether AI could surpass human contributions to physics by 2035
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Extracting entropy information from quantum dots
New work could help optimize quantum memories and information processing
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