Ethics Feature One step from Earth Richard Corfield reports on plans to mine the Moon Read article: One step from Earth
Philosophy, sociology and religion Opinion and reviews A man, a plan, a bomb The life of J Robert Oppenheimer makes for stunning drama in this Royal Shakespeare Company production, writes Margaret Harris Read article: A man, a plan, a bomb
Diversity and inclusion News Women shun fields that are perceived to require ‘innate ability’ New survey casts light on gender imbalance in physics Read article: Women shun fields that are perceived to require ‘innate ability’
Transport properties Podcasts Book of the Year 2014 Which book received the highest honours in our list of the year's best popular-physics titles? Read article: Book of the Year 2014
Semiconductors and electronics News LED firm rejects Nobel laureate’s olive branch Shuji Nakamura tried to rebuild ties with Nichia Read article: LED firm rejects Nobel laureate’s olive branch
Policy and funding News L’Aquila verdict quashed Six scientists have manslaughter charges successfully overturned Read article: L’Aquila verdict quashed
Policy and funding News Retrial granted for jailed Iranian physicist Supreme Court overturns initial verdict for Omid Kokabee Read article: Retrial granted for jailed Iranian physicist
Policy and funding News US–Russia tensions hit scientists Russian scientists banned from Department of Energy labs as sanctions bite Read article: US–Russia tensions hit scientists
Metrology Research update Standards lab overlooked spy agency’s cryptography ‘back door’, say scientists Report slams US National Institute of Standards and Technology for supporting flawed algorithm Read article: Standards lab overlooked spy agency’s cryptography ‘back door’, say scientists
Policy and funding Opinion and reviews Nanoethical concerns Using nanotechnology to teach ethics has its pros and cons, finds Robert P Crease Read article: Nanoethical concerns