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It's a question all teachers have faced at some point, but Mark Whalley thinks we should take students seriously when they question the physics curriculum ow.ly/a1v350UKj5U
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According to AES Chile, the project is in the early stages of development, but could include green hydrogen and ammonia production plants, solar and wind farms as well as battery storage facilities physicsworld.com/a/worlds-darke…
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It’s rarely treated as a cutting-edge material, but the physics of ice cream is extraordinarily complex, and scientists are still searching for the perfect scoop. ow.ly/2aEG50UGR0W
Fermilab has experienced a turbulent last two years with questions raised about its internal management and external oversight ow.ly/aqh750UG2aM
Engineers have successfully integrated key parts of NASA’s $4bn Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope marking a significant step towards completion ow.ly/HFO850UCEFF
NASA has confirmed that its Parker Solar Probe has survived its record-breaking closest approach to the solar surface ow.ly/v2wo50UCECm
The Moon as you’ve never seen it before: A stunning new book of lunar maps shows the long history of humankind’s fascination with the Moon. ow.ly/KkB050UBI4Q
If you haven't already tried our Christmas quiz, this fiendish collection of physics headscratchers is the perfect way to kick start your 2025. ow.ly/hKfw50UAyPT
From squirting cucumbers to cosmic stamps, physics has had its fair share of quirky stories this year. @mike_banks picks his favourite 10 ow.ly/g6W350UtfMu
From lunar landings to the search for dark matter, @mike_banks picks his favourite articles this year from the world of astronomy and astrophysics ow.ly/cwBy50UtXx3
In our latest "Ask me anything" column, quantum physicist and dean Nadya Mason says that although she now spends most of her time outside the lab, she still relies on her physics training every day. ow.ly/J2l650UuRE0
In 2025, make it a resolution to share your research and get more people interested in physics. This demystifying guide from The Ogden Trust explains where to start and how to get the most from outreach. ow.ly/UKYL50UtkB9