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Belgian Nobel-prize-winning theoretical physicist François Englert dies aged 93

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By Michael Banks Verified
| Physics World Verified
Particle pioneer: François Englert shared the 2013 Nobel Prize for Physics with Peter Higgs for the theoretical work behind the Higgs boson (courtesy: CERN) The Nobel-prize-winning Belgian theoretical physicist François Englert, whose work led to the discovery of the Higgs boson, died on 18 June at the age of 93.
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Scottish quantum start-up Quantcore wins IOP qBIG prize

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By Michael Banks Verified
| Physics World Verified
From left to right: Stuart Nicol, Quantum Exponential; Wridhdhisom Karar, Quantcore; Louis Barson, Institute of Physics; and Wenmiao Yu, IOP qBIG group (courtesy: IOP) The Glasgow-based quantum hardware manufacturer Quantcore has been awarded the 2026 qBIG prize from the Institute of Physics (IOP).
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Stunning Moon sculpture unveiled at Royal Observatory Greenwich

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By Michael Banks Verified
| Physics World Verified
Out of this world: the art installation features accurate topographic data of the Moon (courtesy: National Maritime Museum) A spectacular new lunar art installation has been installed at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Dubbed Mirror Moon it has been created by British artist Luke Jerram and is open for public display today at the observatory. The artwork is 2 m in diameter and is made of stainless steel.
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