Read article: Richard Bond and George Efstathiou share the 2025 Shaw Prize in Astronomy
Pair are honoured for their work on the cosmic microwave background
Read article: Delta.g wins IOP’s qBIG prize for its gravity sensors
Portable instrument detects underground infrastructure using quantum interference
Read article: ‘Chatty’ artificial intelligence could improve student enthusiasm for physics and maths, finds study
Learning physics concepts from chatbots could enhance students’ positive emotions of the subject
Read article: General Fusion lays off staff due to ‘unexpected and urgent financing constraints’
Canadian firm says it is needs to “navigate a difficult environment”
Read article: India must boost investment in quantum technologies to become world leader, says report
First report by the National Quantum Mission also warns that India needs to improve its quantum security
Read article: Harvard University sues Trump administration as attacks on US science deepen
Harvard University is suing the US government over its plan to block up to $9bn of government research grants to the institution
Read article: Has bismuth been masquerading as a topological material?
New research explains previous contradictory observations in terms of “topological blocking”, which may occur in other materials, too
Read article: Proton arc therapy eliminates hard-to-treat cancer with minimal side effects
Patient with rare cancer is the first in the US to be treated with highly accurate step-and-shoot proton arc therapy
Read article: Superconducting microwires detect high-energy particles
New detector offers temporal and spatial precision
Read article: Ultrasound-activated structures clear biofilms from medical implants
Bioinspired technology could extend the safe lifespan of stents, catheters and other devices
Read article: Bacteria-killing paint could dramatically improve hospital hygiene
A novel antimicrobial coating can be applied to a range of surfaces to destroy bacteria and viruses
Read article: Visual assistance system helps blind people navigate
A wearable navigation assistance system combines visual, audio and haptic senses to assist visually impaired people with daily life tasks
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Read article: The quantum eraser doesn’t rewrite the past – it rewrites observers
Maria Violaris looks to the past and future of quantum observers and measurements
Read article: ‘We must prioritize continuity and stability to maintain momentum’: Mauro Paternostro on how to ensure that quantum tech continues to thrive
Quantum physicist Mauro Paternostro shares his views on the quantum future
Read article: Organic magic: Ji-Seon Kim on how carbon-based semiconductors are shaping our present and future
Ji-Seon Kim talks about the transformative potential of carbon-based semiconductors and the benefits of tangible experiences in the lab
Read article: Curiouser and curiouser: delving into quantum Cheshire cats
Iulia Georgescu tumbles down the rabbit-hole to explore the curiosity that is a quantum Cheshire cat
Read article: Grete Hermann: the quantum physicist who challenged Werner Heisenberg and John von Neumann
Sidney Perkowitz pays tribute to the pioneering contributions to quantum physics by Grete Hermann
Read article: The quantum Zeno effect: how the ‘measurement problem’ went from philosophers’ paradox to physicists’ toolbox
A stand-out example of quantum weirdness is turning out to be surprisingly useful, as Margaret Harris explains
Read article: The evolution of the metre: How a product of the French Revolution became a mainstay of worldwide scientific collaboration
Physics World corresponding editor Isabelle Dumé reports from a Paris symposium celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention
Read article: Former IOP president Cyril Hilsum celebrates 100th birthday
Hilsum is responsible for creating the UK's first semiconductor laser
Read article: Universe may end much sooner than predicted, say theorists
New estimate suggests that the most persistent stellar objects may decay away via Hawking radiation within the next 10^78 years
Read article: Ray Dolby Centre opens at the University of Cambridge
The centre is also the new home of Cambridge’s Cavendish Laboratory
Read article: The mechanics behind rose petal shapes revealed
It’s all about geometric frustrations
Read article: Spectacular images of the cosmos released to celebrate Hubble’s 35 years in orbit
A series of spectacular images of the cosmos has been released to celebrate the Hubble Space Telescope's 35 years in space
Read article: Electrolysis workstation incorporates mass spectrometry to accelerate carbon-dioxide reduction research
Scribner's 670 Electrolysis Workstation is used to develop systems that convert electrical energy into fuels and chemical feedstocks
Read article: On the path towards a quantum economy
Feasibility studies are enabling industry experts to collaborate with quantum specialists to discover the potential benefits of quantum computing for their businesses and their cus...
Read article: Very high-energy electrons could prove optimal for FLASH radiotherapy
THERYQ is developing a radiotherapy system that uses very high-energy electrons to treat deep-seated tumours, and can also enable FLASH treatments
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