Metrology Research update Nuclear clocks finally see the light New timekeeping tools could revolutionize studies of fundamental physics Read article: Nuclear clocks finally see the light
History Opinion and reviews Illuminating, beautiful and disturbing: a photographic record of the Trinity atomic test Margaret Harris reviews Trinity: an Illustrated History of the World’s First Atomic Test Read article: Illuminating, beautiful and disturbing: a photographic record of the Trinity atomic test
Nuclear physics Research update ‘Superallowed’ alpha decay seen for the first time Observations could help us better understand how alpha particles form inside atomic nuclei Read article: ‘Superallowed’ alpha decay seen for the first time
Nuclear physics Research update Nuclear shells govern close proton–neutron partnerships Electron scattering experiment gives a surprising result Read article: Nuclear shells govern close proton–neutron partnerships
Nuclear physics Research update Physicists spot signs of an atom-like system bound by the strong force alone Observations of a nucleus paired with a neutral meson could provide new insights into the theory of quantum chromodynamics Read article: Physicists spot signs of an atom-like system bound by the strong force alone
Medical physics Blog Science and standards: a comprehensive guide to radiological protection New book provides an essential guide to the science, regulatory landscape and real world practice of radiological protection Read article: Science and standards: a comprehensive guide to radiological protection
Nuclear physics Research update Tetraquark measurements could shed more light on the strong nuclear force CMS Collaboration focuses on a family of three all-charm exotic hadrons Read article: Tetraquark measurements could shed more light on the strong nuclear force
Nuclear physics Research update Physicists use a radioactive molecule’s own electrons to probe its internal structure Work on radium monofluoride could shed light on the asymmetry of matter and antimatter in the universe Read article: Physicists use a radioactive molecule’s own electrons to probe its internal structure
Atomic and molecular Research update Looking for inconsistencies in the fine structure constant High-precision laser spectroscopy measurements on the thorium-229 nucleus could reveal new physics, say TU Wien physicists Read article: Looking for inconsistencies in the fine structure constant
Nuclear physics Research update Making molecules with superheavy elements could shake up the periodic table New atom-by-atom technique demonstrated for the first time with nobelium might ensure that elements at the bottom of the table are grouped correctly Read article: Making molecules with superheavy elements could shake up the periodic table