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Celebrate the International Day of Light (16 May), an annual observance of #UNESCO. 2026 theme *Light For A Sustainable Future* #lightday2026

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🧵🚨Our August Newsletter is here🚨🗞 We are thrilled to share the (ongoing) global impact of the 9th edition of @unesco #lightday2026 !🌍✨ 🗞mailchi.mp/fb90fc366053/inte… [background ai generated image from pixabay]
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European Physical Society (EPS)@EuroPhysSocSep 17
⚛️Jean Dalibard is a researcher and a professor of physics at the Collège de France in Paris. 🏆️He won the first edition of the Alessandro Volta Prize. In an interview he shares his passion for physics and tells about decisive encounters. 👉 tinyurl.com/hdn7hwvb
⚛️Jean Dalibard is a researcher and a professor of physics at the Collège de France in Paris. 🏆️He won the first edition of the Alessandro Volta Prize. In an interview he shares his passion for physics and tells about decisive encounters. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/hdn7hwvb

ALT ⚛️Jean Dalibard is a researcher and a professor of physics at the Collège de France in Paris. 🏆️He won the first edition of the Alessandro Volta Prize. In an interview he shares his passion for physics and tells about decisive encounters. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/hdn7hwvb

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International Day of Light 16 May@IDLofficialAug 27
✅ 400+ inspiring events held ✅ Events from 50+ countries and worldwide ✅ 125,000+ participants engaged, at both targeted local and national levels ✅ Covering themes from light for a sustainable future to the impact of light science and technology lightday.org/events

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International Day of Light 16 May@IDLofficialAug 27
🌟 Our committed volunteers, event organisers, partners and sponsors are at the heart of this worldwide impact and success! A huge THANKS to everyone who organised events and participated in the global celebration. 107e577e-c982-4aeb-a3d0-a8be…
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International Day of Light 16 May@IDLofficialAug 27
🧵🚨Our August Newsletter is here🚨🗞 We are thrilled to share the (ongoing) global impact of the 9th edition of @unesco #lightday2026 !🌍✨ 🗞mailchi.mp/fb90fc366053/inte… [background ai generated image from pixabay]
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✅ 400+ inspiring events held ✅ Events from 50+ countries and worldwide ✅ 125,000+ participants engaged, at both targeted local and national levels ✅ Covering themes from light for a sustainable future to the impact of light science and technology lightday.org/events

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🌟 Our committed volunteers, event organisers, partners and sponsors are at the heart of this worldwide impact and success! A huge THANKS to everyone who organised events and participated in the global celebration. 107e577e-c982-4aeb-a3d0-a8be…
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ESA Science
@esascienceAug 25
T – 5️⃣ days to @NASARoman launch day    Like @ESA_Euclid, Roman will study : ✔️ dark matter ✔️dark energy & expansion of the Universe ✔️exoplanets Read more 👉 esa.int/Science_Exploration/…
Artist’s impression of the Roman Space Telescope depicting the spacecraft floating against a vivid purple background studded with distant galaxies. CREDIT: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 

ALT Artist’s impression of the Roman Space Telescope depicting the spacecraft floating against a vivid purple background studded with distant galaxies. CREDIT: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 

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ESA Science
@esascienceAug 27
🎧 Ever wondered what a black hole collision would sound like? Find out in the fourth episode of our Expedition Sound podcast! 🎙️ Join us as we travel into deep space to explore the mysterious effects of gravity we can observe with our space missions 👉 shorturl.at/UGpUc
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🌟We are very grateful for the continued commitment and support from the steering committee, our partners, and the guidance and oversight from the @unesco science sector in making the 9th edition of #lightday2026 a grand success 💡 ➡️lightday.org/sponsors
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RAU Optica, SPIE and YM Student Chapters@opticaspierauJun 11
As part of “Radiant Minds: Exploring Light from Lab to Life” (#IDL2026), we were honored to host Prof. Zaiping Zeng (Henan University, China) and Assoc. Prof. Nabil Zeiri (University of Monastir, Tunisia). Thank you for sharing your expertise and insights with our community! 🌍
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European Physical Society (EPS)@EuroPhysSocJun 5
🏆Nominations are now open for the second edition of the Alessandro Volta Prize, initiated by the EPS and Acinque. The award, intended to promote excellence in research, will be given in recognition of outstanding research and achievements in physics. 👉eps.org/alessandro-volta-pri…
The European Physical Society and Acinque are happy to announce the second edition of the Alessandro Volta Prize. The award, intended to promote excellence in research, will be given in recognition of outstanding research and achievements in physics. The call for nominations is now open: https://eps.org/alessandro-volta-prize-2026-call-for-nominations/ Deadline 30th October 2026.

ALT The European Physical Society and Acinque are happy to announce the second edition of the Alessandro Volta Prize. The award, intended to promote excellence in research, will be given in recognition of outstanding research and achievements in physics. The call for nominations is now open: https://eps.org/alessandro-volta-prize-2026-call-for-nominations/ Deadline 30th October 2026.

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🧵🌟 A Big Thank YOU to our amazing community!🌟 The 9th edition of @UNESCO #lightday2026 is running successfully, and that's entirely because of YOU: the organisers who made it happen and the participants who showed up with enthusiasm💛
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✨To recognise your valuable contribution, we have created a personalised 'Certificate of Participation.' Simply add your name, event name, or your participants' names. Keep it as a souvenir or share it to celebrate your involvement! 🔗 107e577e-c982-4aeb-a3d0-a8be…
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If you haven't registered yet, there's still time! Register now to add your event to our global map and join the worldwide movement celebrating light 💡lightday.org/events

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RAU Optica, SPIE and YM Student Chapters@opticaspierauMay 26
✨ As part of #IDL2026, we organized a Women in Science Day, bringing together researchers, students, and schoolchildren. Women scientists shared their research and journeys, inspiring future generations 💡 Main sponsor: @OpticaWorldwide @SPIEtweets @epsyoungminds @IDLofficial
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RAU Optica, SPIE and YM Student Chapters@opticaspierauJun 2
As part of Radiant Minds: Exploring Light from Lab to Life and the International Day of Light, our chapter members and school students took part in a cultural exchange visit to Gyumri.🏞️ A day of culture, connection, and shared experiences. 💫 Main sponsor: @OpticaWorldwide
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European Physical Society (EPS)@EuroPhysSocMay 21
🏆 The European Physical Society is delighted to announce that Jean Dalibard has been awarded the 2025 Alessandro Volta Prize. 👏Congratulations! eps.org/volta-prize-winner-a…
The European Physical Society (EPS) is delighted to announce that Jean Dalibard has been awarded the 2025 Alessandro Volta Prize, in recognition of his pioneering contributions to laser cooling, light–matter interactions, and groundbreaking achievements in the quantum many-body physics of ultracold gases. The announcement was made during the EPS Council meeting in Vilnius, with the award ceremony to take place on 2 October 2026 in Como, hometown of Alessandro Volta. This prestigious prize, supported by Gruppo Acinque, celebrates scientific excellence and the enduring impact of physics on society. Jean Dalibard’s remarkable career and contributions to quantum and atomic physics continue to expand our understanding of nature and inspire future scientific advances. Read more here: https://eps.org/volta-prize-winner-announced-at-the-eps-council-in-vilnius/

ALT The European Physical Society (EPS) is delighted to announce that Jean Dalibard has been awarded the 2025 Alessandro Volta Prize, in recognition of his pioneering contributions to laser cooling, light–matter interactions, and groundbreaking achievements in the quantum many-body physics of ultracold gases. The announcement was made during the EPS Council meeting in Vilnius, with the award ceremony to take place on 2 October 2026 in Como, hometown of Alessandro Volta. This prestigious prize, supported by Gruppo Acinque, celebrates scientific excellence and the enduring impact of physics on society. Jean Dalibard’s remarkable career and contributions to quantum and atomic physics continue to expand our understanding of nature and inspire future scientific advances. Read more here: https://eps.org/volta-prize-winner-announced-at-the-eps-council-in-vilnius/

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Optics Valley of China
@OpticsValleyCNMay 18
The #OVCExpo 2026 opens today, gathering 400 leading global #optoelectronics companies. At #OVC, local innovators showcase cutting-edge techs, proving that in the AI era, light has stepped from behind the scenes to the center of the information age. 💫#WorldOVC
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MDPI Physical Sciences@MdpiPhysciMay 18
"Light for a Sustainable Future" #IDL2026 Check out our open access journals, Special Issues & platforms advancing light-related research. mdpi.com/about/announcements… @MDPIOpenAccess @IDLofficial #LightDay2026 #SustainableFuture @Photonics_MDPI @OpticsMdpi @Atoms_MDPI @Entropy_MDPI
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