Read article: Vital forces Soft matter and liquids Opinion and reviews Vital forces A rare popular-science book on biophysics, reviewed by Richard Jones
Read article: Quantum-dot photodetector offers short cut for electrons Transport properties Research update Quantum-dot photodetector offers short cut for electrons New device dispenses with conventional thin-film architecture
Read article: Tiny sensor measures mass and temperature Nanomaterials Research update Tiny sensor measures mass and temperature Device could detect single viruses and be used for environmental monitoring
Read article: Nanotube yarn flexes its muscles Nanomaterials Research update Nanotube yarn flexes its muscles Heat-sensitive fibres could lead to intelligent textiles
Read article: Vibrating molecule drives a motor Nanomaterials Research update Vibrating molecule drives a motor "Stochastic resonance" could power tiny machines
Read article: Nanocrystals produce hydrogen using sunlight Nanomaterials Research update Nanocrystals produce hydrogen using sunlight New artificial photosynthesis process is very stable
Read article: Nanotechnology: the view from the community Surfaces and interfaces Video Nanotechnology: the view from the community Researchers share their thoughts on the significance of nanotechnology and its possible applications
Read article: The world’s quietest building – a video tour Quantum optics Video The world’s quietest building – a video tour Physics World visits the Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information in Bristol
Read article: Starting from scratch Business and innovation Feature Starting from scratch Mehdi Yazdanpanah describes how he turned $500 and one great idea from his PhD research into a successful small business
Read article: Improved diamond-anvil cell allows higher pressures than ever before Surfaces and interfaces Research update Improved diamond-anvil cell allows higher pressures than ever before Scientists generate 640 GPa and push towards pressures at the core of gas giants
Physics World podcast Explore our two regular podcast series, Physics World Weekly and Physics World Stories