Gravity Research update New tests of the Copernican Principle proposed Results could have implications for cosmic acceleration and dark energy
Quantum optics Research update Neil Turok chosen to lead Perimeter Institute Cambridge cosmologist says his switch to the Canadian centre is the "opportunity of a lifetime" Read article: Neil Turok chosen to lead Perimeter Institute
Telescopes and space missions Research update John Wheeler: 1911-2008 Giant of physics who gave black holes their name dies at 96 Read article: John Wheeler: 1911-2008
Vacuum and cryogenics Research update LHC set for July start up Behind schedule again, but excitement is brewing at CERN for the forthcoming particle accelerator Read article: LHC set for July start up
Cosmology Blog Black holes as quantum-information mirrors This is the tale of Alice, Bob and a black hole. Alice and Bob are a couple with a big communication problem — they only talk using quantum information systems. Usually this involves sending enc...
Telescopes and space missions Research update WMAP gives thumbs-up to cosmological model Five-year data reveal a cosmic neutrino background Read article: WMAP gives thumbs-up to cosmological model
Cosmology Research update Artificial black hole created in lab Opportunity to detect much-sought Hawking radiation Read article: Artificial black hole created in lab
Particles and interactions Research update Gravity-test constrains new forces String theory loses some ‘wiggle-room’ Read article: Gravity-test constrains new forces
Personalities Opinion and reviews A brief history of Hawking Michael Banks reviews the TV documentary Stephen Hawking: Master of the Universe Read article: A brief history of Hawking