Quantum computing Podcasts Microsoft’s Chetan Nayak on topological qubits, the physics of bigger splashes Manu jumping and Majorana zero modes feature in this podcast Read article: Microsoft’s Chetan Nayak on topological qubits, the physics of bigger splashes
Everyday science Blog The physics of opening swing-top bottles revealed The team used a high-speed camera and microphone to study the gas dynamics as a bottle is opened Read article: The physics of opening swing-top bottles revealed
Artificial intelligence Blog Are you better than AI? Try our quiz to find out Iulia Georgescu and Matin Durrani invite you to test your knowledge of the deep connections between physics, big data and AI Read article: Are you better than AI? Try our quiz to find out
Quantum Blog Test your quantum knowledge in this fun quiz Try this fun multiple-choice quiz to mark International Quantum Year Read article: Test your quantum knowledge in this fun quiz
Thin films and coatings Research update Scientists discover secret of ice-free polar-bear fur Findings could lead to more environmentally-friendly anti-icing surfaces and lubricants Read article: Scientists discover secret of ice-free polar-bear fur
Materials Feature A physicist’s guide to ice cream: the complex science behind one of the world’s most popular desserts From foaming to phase transitions, Douglas Goff explains the physics behind a perfect scoop Read article: A physicist’s guide to ice cream: the complex science behind one of the world’s most popular desserts
Everyday science Blog Defying gravity: insights into hula hoop levitation Successful hula hooping requires a gyrating body with a particular slope and curvature Read article: Defying gravity: insights into hula hoop levitation
Everyday science Blog The 10 quirkiest stories from the world of physics in 2024 We revisit the physics of papercuts, a quantum escape room and much more Read article: The 10 quirkiest stories from the world of physics in 2024
Quantum Blog International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025: here’s all you need to know Matin Durrani explains how you can stay on top of all things quantum-related during the next 12 months Read article: International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025: here’s all you need to know
Everyday science Opinion and reviews Sceptical space settlers, Einstein in England, trials of the JWST, tackling quantum fundamentals: micro reviews of the best recent books Condensed natter: Physics World editors give their compressed verdicts on top new books Read article: Sceptical space settlers, Einstein in England, trials of the JWST, tackling quantum fundamentals: micro reviews of the best recent books