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Historians spotlight unsung typists of physics research

Original: Typing Physics: The essential role of typists in intra-scientific communication

A piece from the American Institute of Physics examines how typists shaped physics, arguing that the people who typed up manuscripts, letters and lecture notes played an essential but overlooked role in how scientists shared ideas within their community. The article highlights typing as a form of scientific labour worth recognising in the history of physics communication.

Why now: The American Institute of Physics has published a fresh look at an overlooked figure in the history of science communication.

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