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    What's Physics got to do with Evolution?

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    Wed 29 Nov 2023
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    Wed 29 Nov 2023
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    A Celebration of Architectural Acoustic Aberrations

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    Thu 18 Jan 2024
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    Thu 18 Jan 2024
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    Energy Performance of Buildings

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    Thu 21 Mar 2024
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    Magnetism 2024

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    Mon 25 Mar 2024
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    Tue 26 Mar 2024
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    An Update on the James Webb Telescope

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    Thu 18 Apr 2024
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    Thu 18 Apr 2024
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Physics Content Creators Forum

The IOP has launched the Forum on Discord and it will be an online hub to help underrepresented creators of physics-related content collaborate and share ideas.…

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Autumn statement 2023: reforms to R&D tax credits missing chance to boost UK science

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IOP Awards FAQs

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2025 Conference for Undergraduate Women and Non-Binary Physicists UK and Ireland host application

Time is running out to apply to host the 2025 iteration of the conference that encourages undergraduates to continue in physics.…

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Making the IOP Awards work better for you

Our 2023 review means it is now easier than ever to make IOP Award nominations and showcase brilliant physicists from across a diverse community. …