Read article: From the past, a fiery warning
From the past, a fiery warning
A book about the 1783 eruption of the Icelandic volcano Laki and the lessons it holds for us today, reviewed by Hazel Rymer
Read article: From the past, a fiery warning
Read article: Big waves cause trouble for sea ice
Big waves cause trouble for sea ice
Wave energy travels further than expected through Antarctic ice
Read article: Dispute arises over rejected climate-science paper
Dispute arises over rejected climate-science paper
University of Reading physicist's claims rejected by journal publisher
Read article: Europe launches first Sentinel satellite
Europe launches first Sentinel satellite
Mission will monitor the Earth in unprecedented detail
Read article: Burning soil fuels ball lightning
Burning soil fuels ball lightning
Spectroscopy reveals silicon and iron in glowing orb
Read article: The world of physics in 2014
The world of physics in 2014
Find out more about the key physics events of the coming year – and those we predict might happen
Read article: Our favourite pictures of 2013
Our favourite pictures of 2013
From shape-shifting metals and evolving bubbles to ancient light
Read article: Letting the sunshine in
Letting the sunshine in
A book about “sustainable” strategies for providing food and energy to a future population of nine billion, reviewed by Alison Walker
Read article: Comprehensive study shows cosmic rays are not causing global warming
Comprehensive study shows cosmic rays are not causing global warming
Little correlation is found between cosmic-ray flux and global climate
Read article: Physicists claim further evidence of link between cosmic rays and cloud formation
Physicists claim further evidence of link between cosmic rays and cloud formation
Controversial theory gets a boost from the lab
