Cosmic visions
With the International Year of Astronomy now in full swing, leading figures from the world of astronomy reveal what they think are the biggest challenges for the subject
Read article: Not wrapped up yet
Not wrapped up yet
Is the universe multiply connected? wonders Andrew Jaffe
Unification could be ripe for the picking
'Falling apples' may reveal new physics
Read article: Stars born into Milky Way’s violent centre
Stars born into Milky Way’s violent centre
Protostars prove that stars can form near a supermassive black hole
Read article: Reasons to be cheerful
Reasons to be cheerful
The economy may be in a nosedive but there is plenty to look forward to in science this year
Read article: Europe unveils 20-year astronomy roadmap
Europe unveils 20-year astronomy roadmap
Funding must rise by 20% per year to meet ambitious goals
Read article: Galaxy survey casts doubt on cold dark matter
Galaxy survey casts doubt on cold dark matter
Are galaxies simpler than we thought?
…And now for the next 20 years
Six leading physicists peek into the future
Read article: Two decades and counting…
Two decades and counting…
Opening this special issue marking the 20th anniversary of the launch of Physics World, Matin Durrani says that the magazine still has a vital role to play in th...
Read article: US Nobel laureates: vote Obama
US Nobel laureates: vote Obama
Prize-winners rally behind Democratic nominee as he issues 'plan for science and innovation'
