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Print edition: July 2004
Features
DVDs: in the fast lane
How fast can you write and rewrite data?
Magnets and nanometres: mutual attraction
The many uses of nanomagnets
Physics in Action
Solar explosions
Post-deadline
Virtual astronomy hits the big time
Higgs search gets top heavy
Nanobulbs light up
News & Analysis
Europe plans megaton detector
Physicists criticize EU voting system
NASA told to turn to industry
Robot will repair Hubble
Greens upset at relabelling plan
A Messenger for Mercury
ESA warms to Swarm
Physicists pursue protons
Briefed by cases
Grey-goo fears allayed
Fraudster is stripped of PhD
Astro project wins outreach award
Double trouble for beta decay
Europe unveils ambitious research plans
Editorial
Reviews
Debating quantum theory
The meaning of quantum mechanics
Careers
Careers in the Nordic nations
Working in industry in Denmark
Studying for a PhD in Finland
Once a physicist: Ove Poulson
Lateral Thoughts
Apples, oranges and eo
