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In the June 2021 issue of Physics World magazine, out now, Luz Ángela García, a cosmology postdoc in Bogotá, Colombia, talks about her journey into physics and astronomy, and the challenges she faced as a woman from South America. Also in the issue, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein explains that intuition in physics can be a social construct, one that is culturally embedded about who is normal and what is intuitive. "Imposter syndrome" is being used as an excuse for under-represented groups feeling left out, rather than the problem itself being addressed. Matin Durrani, editor-in-chief, Physics World

THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES

Magnetism and spin, Quantum mechanics | Research update Long-awaited magnetic interferometer might probe quantum gravity Device could interfere much larger molecules than is currently possible Devices and structures, Magnetism and spin | Research update WiFi signals used to power small electrical devices Synchronized spin-torque oscillators deliver enough energy to drive a LED Diagnostic imaging | Research update Diagnostic AI algorithm focuses on privacy protection Open-source framework trains deep-learning models while meeting high standards of data protection and privacy Mathematics and computation, Quantum | Research update Quantum algorithm provides new approach to NP-hard problem Proposed implementation of Grover's search algorithm could be feasible on near-term quantum devices Biomedical devices | Research update Merging nature and engineering: mantis shrimp vision in the operating room Inspired by the mantis shrimp visual system, researchers have built a camera that helps cancer surgeons see the unseen

EXPLORE MORE

Astronomy and space, Education and outreach | Podcast Meet the new Astronomer Royal for Scotland, using fun and humour to teach physics In this podcast we explore how physicists can share their love of science with others Diversity and inclusion | Opinion and reviews Why we need to stop gaslighting minority physics students Chanda Prescod-Weinstein on how intuition in physics can be a social construct, one that culturally embeds who is normal and what is intuitive Astronomy and space | Careers From a light bulb solar system to the cosmological constant: a journey to becoming a cosmologist Luz Ángela García, a cosmology postdoc in Bogotá, Colombia, on her journey into physics and astronomy as a woman from South America Business and innovation, Quantum | Analysis Converting quantum promises into commercial realities Susan Curtis reports on progress in commercializing quantum technologies, from gravity sensors to quantum computers Ethics | Podcast The bots are not as fair-minded as they seem Physics World Stories investigates ethical issues at the heart of artificial intelligence

OUR LATEST WEBINARS You can explore our full selection of webinars on our website.

Medical physics, Sponsored | Webinar CIRS Zeus Phantom for E2E QA and testing of MRgRT systems Join the audience for a live webinar on 22 June 2021 sponsored by CIRS Quantum, Sponsored | Webinar Quantum Orchestration: Integrated quantum control hardware and software Join the audience for a live webinar on 15 July 2021 sponsored by Quantum Machines

INNOVATION SHOWCASES You can explore our full selection of innovation showcases on our website.

Ocean HDX Raman series spectrometers The Ocean HDX Raman spectrometer is a compact, high-performance spectrometer for 785 nm Raman excitation applications. This small-footprint instrument can be combined with a laser, probe and sample holder to measure solids, powders and liquids. Less expensive than traditional scientific-grade Raman instruments yet sacrificing very little in performance, Ocean HDX Raman is within reach to a wider range of users, including university teaching and research labs, budget-limited start-ups, and anyone who appreciates great value.

Unveiling molecular structure and nanomechanics of peptide nanotubes using high-resolution AFM Join the audience for a live webinar on 24 June 2021 presented by Vladimir Korolkov, an expert on the industrial development of SPM technology. He will focus on the practical aspects of acquiring high-resolution and nanomechanical data on a range of peptide nanotubes.

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