Not sure what perovskites are and why they are important? A new resource reveals how physics is shaping our society and solving our greatest challenges
Philosophical Magazine, one of the world’s oldest journals, launches accessible hub to spotlight exciting new knowledge
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Physicists are increasingly making the headlines and a new resource aims to help us all better understand how their work is contributing to human progress; from MRI scanners and food safety to efficient solar panels and communication technology. Philosophicalmagazine.com is a free website, created by the team behind one of the world’s oldest research journals, which uses interviews, explainers and news reports to bring the latest research to life.
Founded in 1798, when ‘philosophy’ referred to the broad study of evidence-based understanding, Philosophical Magazine was among the first independent research journals. Over its unbroken history of chronicling and shaping scientific discovery, the journal’s pages have featured Nobel Prize-winning research including J.J. Thomson’s report on discovering the electron, Ernest Rutherford’s nuclear model of the atom, and Niels Bohr’s quantum theory of atomic structure.
This latest development in the long and distinguished story of Philosophical Magazine continues its founding principles; applying rational thought, rigorous reasoning, and sound science to explore and address the challenges of the day.
The Philosophical Magazine hub features accessible and engaging contributions by experienced science writers on a broad range of topics, including the surprising ways that physics is shaping society; the strange science of superconductivity; and the potential of quantum materials to transform the technologies that shape our everyday lives.
A common theme of the hub’s content is how physics is being connected to the work of researchers in other fields to provide new solutions, from how materials science techniques can support heritage preservation to the use of surface morphology to authenticate Van Gogh’s paintings.
Leon Heward-Mills, Managing Director (Academic) and Chief Content Officer at Taylor & Francis, said: “For over two centuries, Philosophical Magazine has been at the forefront of scientific discovery. The new hub is a space where researchers, students, and curious minds can explore the fascinating stories behind that science and gain a better understanding of why physics matters now more than ever. We’re excited to present how the research published in Philosophical Magazine connects directly to the challenges and opportunities shaping our world today.”