Iron-based superconductors really are different
Energy gap measurements suggest a new mechanism for superconductivity
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: Lamb shift spotted in solid qubit
Lamb shift spotted in solid qubit
Discovery could help physicists design more robust quantum computers
Superconductor switches on and off
Discovery could lead to faster and more efficient transistors
Read article: New thermometer could help redefine temperature
New thermometer could help redefine temperature
Tunnel junction relates Kelvin degrees to Boltzmann constant
Read article: Physicists get closer to metallic hydrogen
Physicists get closer to metallic hydrogen
Silane structure calculation an important step in quest for 'holy grail' of high-pressure physics
…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'
Read article: Sir Brian Pippard: 1920–2008
Sir Brian Pippard: 1920–2008
Physicist proved the existence of the Fermi surface
