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Scientists create first free-standing 3D cloak
26 January 2012
Researchers in the US have, for the first time, cloaked a three-dimensional object standing in free space, bringing the much-talked-about invisibility cloak one step closer to reality
Managing research information: one size does not fit all
25 January 2012
Cold winters caused by warmer summers, research suggests
13 January 2012
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The classroom and beyond
New publication detailing our education support and activities in 2012
Physics teacher training
Watch our short film about physics teacher training
IOP Teacher Training Scholarships
The new deadline date for the scholarships is 5 March 2012
Once a physicist: Craig Breslow
Physics World's 'once a physicist' for February 2012 is now live
Careers, interrupted
Physics World's working in physics article for February 2012 is now live
Public Engagement Grant Scheme
Projects funded in 2012
Rescheduled - Project Juno workshop
An IOP event in York
Schools Lecture series
The series is now available for download, excellent for classroom use
Playlists
New section - The IOP has coordinated all its videos for easier access
Undergraduate Research Bursary
Applications open for 2012 Bursaries for undergraduate students to fund short summer research placements
27 January...
- 1936
Birth of Samuel C.C. Ting, who discovered the J/ψ meson, also known as “charmonium”, consisting of a charm quark and antiquark, and was awarded the 1976 Nobel Prize jointly with Burton Richter
- Institute of Physics Blog
The IOP blog highlights daily global physics news and features a closer look at some of the IOP's activities from outreach programmes and national and regional involvement to our international partnerships and interesting research developments.
- Teaching Advanced Physics
The Teaching Advanced Physics (TAP) website contains detailed ideas and resources for teaching physics to students aged 16-19.
- physicsworld.com wins Online Media Award
The leading physics website physicsworld.com, has won 'Best specialist site for journalism' at the 2011 Online Media Awards
- Introduction to refereeing guide now online
IOP Publishing's new guide to help authors and referees understand the refereeing process is now available, free of charge, online
