Superconductor switches on and off
Discovery could lead to faster and more efficient transistors
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
Read article: Interface superconductor turns up the heat
Interface superconductor turns up the heat
High-temperature superconductivity seen in ultrathin films for first time
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...
…And now for the next 20 years
Six leading physicists peek into the future
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: Cold fermions could simulate superconductors
Cold fermions could simulate superconductors
The first Mott insulator of fermionic atoms may lead to new ways of studying condensed matter systems
Read article: Shedding light on artificial atoms
Shedding light on artificial atoms
New technique of 'amplitude spectroscopy' works at frequencies where conventional spectroscopy is difficult
Read article: Surprise return
Surprise return
High-temperature superconductors are centre stage once again
Read article: Spinning electrons make for an unconventional metal
Spinning electrons make for an unconventional metal
Simple exception to Landau-Fermi liquid could provide new route to spintronics
