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📚 THE SECRET SCIENCE OF BABY (2022), PHYSICS AROUND THE CLOCK (2025, US: April 2026) https://nitter.cf/t.co/8Tmpi6rI8B. News Editor of @physicsworld.

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First 📚 copies have arrived… 🚚 Out 11 September (UK). lnk.to/PhysicsAroundtheClock
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BREAKING NEWS The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2026 #NobelPrize in Physics to Francis Halzen “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.”
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Campàs Lab@CampasLabApr 22
Interested in Physics of Life? Curious about what are the scientific questions we study @PoLDresden ? You can learn that in less than 3 min 🤩👇 Thanks to Avanga Film production for the great video 🎬
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Starting our second chapter at PoL Dresden with full energy! ⚡️ 🧑‍🔬Where is this new phase taking us, and what is our research about? We are releasing a series of exciting films to answer these questions and more 🎥 Curious? Check them out!🤓 YouTube: youtu.be/nHm6QMPx04o?si=uXnr…
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Michael Banks@Mike_BanksApr 7
It’s US publication day for PHYSICS AROUND THE CLOCK 🥳. Thread incoming! (1/n) nitter.cf/Mike_Banks/status/2041…
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It’s US publication day for PHYSICS AROUND THE CLOCK 🥳. Thread incoming! (1/n) nitter.cf/Mike_Banks/status/2041…
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And 10 fun things you (probably) don’t know about the physics of your morning routine thehistorypress.co.uk/articl…
10 things you (probably) don't know about the physics of your morning routine

10 things you (probably) don't know about the physics of your morning routine

Have you ever wondered how to brew the perfect cup of coffee? Discover the physics behind your morning routine.

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Thanks for reading the thread. If you buy (or have already bought) PHYSICS AROUND THE CLOCK I hope you enjoy it and do please a review on Amazon or Goodreads!
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Delighted to see Entitled at No.1 in three categories on Amazon today.
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After rewatching Home Alone, I couldn’t stop wondering: how plausible is the oversleep that leaves Kevin behind? So I wrote a tiny paper and ran the numbers. Merry Christmas! 🎄
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Purchase the "Secret Science of Baby: The Surprising Physics of Creating a Human, from Conception to Birth - and Beyond" audiobook by 1/5 and save 50%! @Mike_Banks audiobooks.com/promotions/pr…
The Secret Science of Baby: The Surprising Physics of Creating a Human, from Conception to Birth -...

The Secret Science of Baby: The Surprising Physics of Creating a Human, from Conception to Birth -...

Parents and parents-to-be are bombarded with information, from what to expect to what to do (and not to do) when it happens. But what they may not realize is that from the chemistry of pregnancy...

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Michael Banks@Mike_Banks15 Dec 2025
Delighted that Physics Around the Clock has been chosen for the 2025 Christmas books catalogue (UK)… still time to get a copy in time for🎄🎁
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Delighted that Physics Around the Clock has been chosen for the 2025 Christmas books catalogue (UK)… still time to get a copy in time for🎄🎁
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Why I’m Suing Simon & Schuster open.substack.com/pub/andrew… . It is important authors take a stand against this casual behaviour by corporate executives.
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Review of Physics Around the Clock 📕 physicsworld.com/a/breakfast…
Breakfast physics, delving into quantum 2.0, the science of sound, an update to everything: micro...

Breakfast physics, delving into quantum 2.0, the science of sound, an update to everything: micro...

Condensed natter: Physics World editors give their compressed verdicts on top new books

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Michael Banks@Mike_Banks20 Nov 2025
Had fun chatting on the @physicsworld podcast about all the physics you come across in everyday life - from breakfast to bed Physics Around the Clock out now in the UK (perfect for a Christmas 🎁) Out in the US on 7 April 2026 but available to pre-order physicsworld.com/a/better-co…
Better coffee, easier parking and more: the fascinating physics of daily life – Physics World

Better coffee, easier parking and more: the fascinating physics of daily life – Physics World

The author of Physics Around the Clock is our podcast guest

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