The properties of magnets and compasses are described, as well as the origins of magnetism Introduction to Magnetism: The properties of magnets and compasses are described, as well as the origins of ...

THE first edition of Prof. Richtmyer's book has been appreciated by so many physicists that the appearance of a second edition is bound to be warmly welcomed, and it is only necessary here to note the ...

The UK Institute of Physics has turned to young social-media stars to get more schoolchildren excited about the subject. The Institute of Physics (IOP) wants to inspire young people who’ve never ...

Tutorial: Tu 9:30-10:20 (AQ 5005) (Note: There will be no tutorial the first week of classes.) 45 credit hours in a science program, including CHEM 122, MATH 152 (or 155), PHYS 121 (or 102 or 126 or ...

A research project into why girls drop physics after GCSE has been announced by the Institute of Physics (IOP). Specialists will work in 20 schools in England to establish how best to encourage more ...

Some of the brightest girls doing AS-level physics drop the subject without taking the full A-level, say teachers. A teacher-run study is canvassing this year's students' attitudes to the subject and ...