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: Reasons to be cheerful
Read article: Let the global astronomy celebrations begin
Let the global astronomy celebrations begin
The International Year of Astronomy marks the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo Galilei. As the 2009 celebrations kick off,
Read article: Water confirmed on distant planet
Water confirmed on distant planet
Exoplanet puzzle seems to be solved
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: First ‘bona fide’ direct images of exoplanets
First ‘bona fide’ direct images of exoplanets
Hubble, Gemini and Keck spot four new planets outside our solar system
Read article: Solar activity could dictate river flow
Solar activity could dictate river flow
Sunspot counting could help predict future floods
Read article: India launches first lunar mission
India launches first lunar mission
Craft to provide 'mineralogical' map of the Moon
…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'
