Surfaces and interfaces Opinion and reviews Web life: Gravity and Levity Tackling the big ideas in physics in a deep but often mathematically simple way Read article: Web life: Gravity and Levity
Education and outreach Blog Tsinghua University moves on up Continual growth of one of China's top institutions reflects the country's progress
Philosophy, sociology and religion Opinion and reviews Between the lines A book about the benefits of failure in science, plus a thoughtful history of earthquakes, reviewed by Margaret Harris Read article: Between the lines
Education and outreach Research update Computer gamers solve quantum problems Citizen-science initiative harnesses the brainpower of more than 10,000 people Read article: Computer gamers solve quantum problems
Philosophy, sociology and religion Opinion and reviews Storytelling matters Robert P Crease considers how scientists can learn from the Passover storytelling ritual Seder Read article: Storytelling matters
Education and outreach Video Faces of Physics: inspiring the next generation Ghada Nehmeh is transforming physics education at the Bronx High School of Science Read article: Faces of Physics: inspiring the next generation
Publishing Opinion and reviews Diversifying utopia Robert P Crease wonders why women played no part in Francis Bacon's New Atlantis Read article: Diversifying utopia
Education and outreach Podcasts How to succeed at networking in science Make the most of your next conference with these tips from networking experts Read article: How to succeed at networking in science
Publishing Opinion and reviews Peer review’s value Robert P Crease on why trust and anonymity are so central to the success of peer review Read article: Peer review’s value
Policy and funding Opinion and reviews A shining light for African science Plans are afoot to build Africa's first ever light source. Sekazi Mtingwa calls for physicists to get behind the project Read article: A shining light for African science