
Small systems defy second law
Physicists overthrow one of the laws of thermodynamics – but only briefly
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Physicists overthrow one of the laws of thermodynamics – but only briefly
2002 spending review brings the science budget for 2005/2006 to £2.9bn
Analytical techniques could benefit from the narrowest-ever beams of X-rays
Primitive meteorites cast doubt on theories of the early solar system
The classic Hanbury Brown-Twiss experiment turns to superconductors
Astronomers find surprise signs of recent star formation in old galaxies
Materials breakthrough could lead to cheaper silicon devices
A new type of atomic-scale sensor could transform hard disk technology
New technique could monitor the composition of pollutants in the atmosphere
In October 1998 Janna Levin arrived to start a postdoc at Sussex University’s Astronomy Centre. She had just said good-bye to her beloved California, swapping the sun of Berkeley for the grey skies of Brighton. However, when she first arrived in the UK the customs and excise officers were surprised to find a stack of […]