History Opinion and reviews The electrical human A book on the various roles that electricity plays in the human body, reviewed by Richard Clayton Read article: The electrical human
Soft matter and liquids Research update Why water prefers the single life Researchers challenge idea that liquid water has two separate forms Read article: Why water prefers the single life
Quantum mechanics Opinion and reviews An iconoclast’s career A new biography of Freeman Dyson, reviewed by Philip Anderson Read article: An iconoclast’s career
Quantum mechanics Opinion and reviews The quantum moment Robert P Crease on why quantum mechanics is now as culturally significant as Newtonian mechanics Read article: The quantum moment
Quantum mechanics Video Why did Einstein say ‘God doesn’t play dice’? Martin Archer on why Einstein was uncomfortable with quantum mechanics Read article: Why did Einstein say ‘God doesn’t play dice’?
Mathematics and computation Opinion and reviews Between the lines Books on mathematics and Albert Einstein's practical side, reviewed by Margaret Harris Read article: Between the lines
Personalities News Robert Richardson: 1937–2013 Superfluidity pioneer who shared 1996 Nobel prize dies at 75 Read article: Robert Richardson: 1937–2013
Telescopes and space missions Feature A fusion of minds Richard Corfield examines the mystery of the astronomer Sir Bernard Lovell's visit to the Soviet Union in 1963 Read article: A fusion of minds
Philosophy, sociology and religion Opinion and reviews Philosophical about space–time A primer on physics philosophy, reviewed by Clarissa Ai Ling Lee Read article: Philosophical about space–time
Nuclear power Opinion and reviews Fuelling the thorium dream An advocate's account of thorium's potential as an energy source, reviewed by Jess Gehin Read article: Fuelling the thorium dream