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In March's Physics World: Throwing light on a mysterious human superpower

2 March 2015

Most people, at some point in their lives, have dreamt of being able to fly like Superman or develop superhuman strength like the Hulk

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Manchester lecture: The physics of agent-based modelling
25 February, 6.30-7.30pm. Room G.33, Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, All Saints Campus, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6HB

Interdisciplinary Surface Science Conference (ISSC-20)
Early registration deadline: 21 February 2015

Microscopy of Semiconducting Materials (MSM-XIX)
Early registration deadline: 25 February 2015

Electrostatics 2015
Early registration deadline 28 February 2015

42nd IOP Plasma Physics Conference
Early registration deadline: 2 March 2015

Magnetism 2015
Early registration deadline: 2 March 2015

The physics of Microorganisms
Registration deadline: 17 March 2015

Young Persons Physics Lecture and Poster Competition
The deadline for the IOP Manchester Branch Young Persons Physics Lecture and Poster Competition is approaching fast. Don't miss your chance to win £250!

Polarized Light in the Natural World
The Mystery of the reflection and detection of polarized light by living organisms. 20 Feb, University of East Anglia.

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