(via Sabine Hossenfelder) Progress in the foundations of physics is moving slowly. And yet it moves. Today I look at the five biggest problems in physics, what their status is, and how long it will ...

We meet a solutions architect who tells us that his defining characteristic is curiosity, and that for him success is in solving problems with technology, for people. In a recent episode of the First ...

Invisible work includes all the things employees do like answering email, attending meetings, and solving problems that are not necessarily in job descriptions or measured in any way. These things ...

From advising Downing Street during Covid to the lessons that can be drawn from working in experimental physics, Ben Warner, ...

Critical thinking is a vital soft skill that uses one’s experiences and analytical skills to deduce information and make educated decisions. It’s an essential skill to have in the workplace, as the ...

Neuroscientist Tamara Stawicki woke abruptly to her mobile phone ringing shortly after 1 a.m. on 24 August 2025. After a brief conversation, Stawicki got out of bed and drove to a quiet car park.