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In depth: Instrumentation & measurement
Where next for the laser?
Apr 30, 2010 2 comments Feature
Six laser experts recall how the laser has advanced their fields of interest – and speculate where it will take these areas next
Between the lines: CERN special
Mar 2, 2010 1 comment Review
CERN special – learn about the Large Hadron Collider, its detectors and the man who made it all happen
Your favourite units
Feb 2, 2010 20 comments Opinion
Robert P Crease explains the enduring popularity of non-SI units, including the ox-day, firkin and litre
Between the lines
Jan 5, 2010 Review
The other Oppenheimer, cooking for astronauts and the "amazing" Grace Hopper
Seeing through the 'two cultures'
Dec 1, 2009 1 comment Review
Matthew Jones on the inseparability of the arts and sciences in early 19th-century France
Between the lines
Dec 1, 2009 Review
A round-up of the best books to put on your Christmas shopping list – or for someone else to buy for you
The lure of synchrotrons
Nov 2, 2009 1 comment Opinion
Robert P Crease asks how sound are the arguments that the next generation of synchrotron sources are an essential tool for meeting the energy challenge?
The road to sustainability
Oct 1, 2009 1 comment Feature
"Sustainability" is the hottest topic in energy research today, but what does it actually mean? George Crabtree and John Sarrao describe what makes a technology sustainable, and outline the materials-science challenges standing between us and clean, long-lasting energy
Your best unit
Sep 2, 2009 10 comments Opinion
Robert P Crease discusses the origin of some units of measurement, and asks for your favourites
Diamond coatings are branching out
Jul 31, 2009 Feature
Chris Walker looks at some of the uses of a novel amorphous diamond material
RGA User Group offers broad appeal
Jul 31, 2009 Feature
Robin Hathaway explains how a user group provides a forum for sharing experiences and discovering new ways to exploit the powerful diagnostic features of residual gas analysers across a wide range of applications
Chamber simulates space on Earth
Jul 31, 2009 Feature
Stan Grisnik describes how NASA’s huge craft-testing facility can recreate the vacuum conditions of space.
Threats to ultra-high-field MRI
Jul 31, 2009 2 comments Opinion
A new European directive designed to prevent workers from being exposed to high magnetic fields could potentially have a severe impact on research into magnetic resonance imaging, warns Denis Le Bihan
The power of robotics
Jun 2, 2009 2 comments Opinion
Robotics competitions supply a vital missing link in science and engineering education, says Robert P Crease
Web life: Hyperphysics
May 1, 2009 1 comment Review
