Everyday science Blog A demon of a puzzle We celebrate the 150th anniversary of James Clerk Maxwell proposing the puzzle now known as “Maxwell’s Demon” in a thermodynamics-themed cryptic crossword Read article: A demon of a puzzle
Everyday science Blog Golden eclipse wins Astronomy Photographer of the Year, dancing atoms and molecules, tactile illusions Excerpts from the Red Folder Read article: Golden eclipse wins Astronomy Photographer of the Year, dancing atoms and molecules, tactile illusions
Everyday science Blog Music inspired by black holes, book encourages children to listen to the universe Excerpts from the Red Folder Read article: Music inspired by black holes, book encourages children to listen to the universe
Everyday science Blog Physics explains why humans can walk through crowded places and not spill their coffee Excerpts from the Red Folder Read article: Physics explains why humans can walk through crowded places and not spill their coffee
Everyday science Blog Physics for better swimming and judo, solar-flare radiation risk on aircraft Excerpts from the Red Folder Read article: Physics for better swimming and judo, solar-flare radiation risk on aircraft
Modelling and simulation Blog Why open-source software is so powerful for physics: find out in the September 2021 issue of Physics World Find out why physics is increasingly reliant on open-source code by checking out the September 2021 issue of Physics World magazine Read article: Why open-source software is so powerful for physics: find out in the September 2021 issue of Physics World
Everyday science Blog Wooden satellite to launch in 2023, glowing thread is made from wood Excerpts from the Red Folder Read article: Wooden satellite to launch in 2023, glowing thread is made from wood
Everyday science Video The physics of rollercoasters Virtual reality technologies are bringing new experiences for thrill-seekers Read article: The physics of rollercoasters
Everyday science Podcasts We’re all going on a geeky holiday Science-themed vacations are gaining in popularity: hear from people who have caught the geek travel bug Read article: We’re all going on a geeky holiday
Everyday science Blog The physics of candyfloss – on Earth and in space Laura Hiscott muses on how candy floss is made, and an unlikely link to astrophysics Read article: The physics of candyfloss – on Earth and in space