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<p><strong>Kate Ravilious</strong> reviews <em>The Breath of the Gods: the History and Future of the Wind</em> by Simon Winchester</p> <p>The post <a href="https://physicsworld.com/a/invisible-force-of-nature-what-the-wind-does-for-us/">Invisible force of nature: what the wind does for us</a> appeared first on <a href="https://physicsworld.com">Physics World</a>.</p>
<![CDATA[ NASA plans to make history today (April 1) with the launch of Artemis 2, the first crewed moon mission since Apollo 17 in 1972. ]]>
<p>A team of researchers from Poland have developed new mathematical methods that could help enable better control of quantum entanglement and teleportation exp…
<p>Quantum technologies rely on more than just entanglement. Another, less well-known ingredient is non-stabiliserness, often called magic</p> <p>The post <a hr…
<p>New analyses of the Jezero impact crater reveal signs of flowing water</p> <p>The post <a href="https://physicsworld.com/a/perseverance-finds-evidence-for-an…
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Strong winds in March 2026 carried Saharan dust across northwestern Africa and toward the Canary Islands, reducing visibility and prompting alerts.
Gradient Labs uses GPT-4.1 and GPT-5.4 mini and nano to power AI agents that automate banking support workflows with low latency and high reliability.
<p>Truck was used last month to transport 92 antiprotons around CERN </p> <p>The post <a href="https://physicsworld.com/a/shock-as-cern-antiproton-lorry-vanishe…
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International student policies refer to the regulations and guidelines that govern the admission and enrollment of students from other countries in educational institutions. These policies can be influenced by political, economic, and social factors, and can vary significantly from one country to another.