How stranger things could inspire a new generation of physicsts

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Article in the Times about the role of science fiction for inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Period	11 Jan 2026

Title	How Stranger Things could inspire a new generation of physicists
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	The Times
Media type	Print
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	11/01/2026
Description	Scientists hope the Netflix hit will encourage more teenagers to study physics because it explores wormholes, string theory and parallel worlds
Producer/Author	Nicola Woolcock
URL	https://www.thetimes.com/uk/education/article/stranger-things-physics-schools-students-kmg37fmrs
Persons	Andrew Brown