Eight years ago, I made a decision that confused my friends.
I recently wrote an editorial about it and why students should study physics.

You can read the English version on Substack, with footnotes for non-physicists.

https://open.substack.com/pub/idini/p/the-100-year-horizon-atomic-futures

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Turns out infrared thermometers don't get the temperature of water right.
Alerted to this when dying a shirt.
IR thermometer said 85°C - while I wondered why the water was gently bubbling.
Digging out a mercury thermometer revealed why - it was at simmering at 100°C.

The shirt still seems to have dyed okay.

Any physicist care to explain?
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Also #Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of #MaxPlanck, a brilliant physicist and gifted musician. His contributions to physics were unparalleled, and his love for creativity and intellectual pursuit continues to inspire us today.

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Exciting development in quantum mechanics. Potential for energy generation and new physics research. Curious to learn more about methods and limitations.

Via @QuantaMagazine, words by Charlie Wood (@charliewood).

Read: https://www.quantamagazine.org/physicists-use-quantum-mechanics-to-pull-energy-out-of-nothing-20230222/

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#Today is the late, great #StephenHawking’s 81st birthday. His passion for making complex physics and cosmology concepts accessible to the public has inspired countless individuals to learn and think deeply about the universe. Thank you for your invaluable contributions to science and for leaving a lasting legacy.

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