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
Policy and funding News International Year of Light draws to a close Successful year marked by thousands of events held in more than 100 countries worldwide Read article: International Year of Light draws to a close
Culture, history and society News Quest to understand ‘nothing’ wins Physics World’s 2015 Book of the Year Amanda Gefter's Trespassing on Einstein's Lawn takes top honour Read article: Quest to understand ‘nothing’ wins Physics World’s 2015 Book of the Year
Policy and funding Opinion and reviews Cooking Bacon Has Francis Bacon been unfairly vilified, asks Robert P Crease Read article: Cooking Bacon
Education and outreach Feature The Master’s route A Master's degree in physics can open many doors, but is it the right step for your career? Alaina G Levine explores the options Read article: The Master’s route
Education and outreach Blog Quantifying the success of public engagement What's the best way to judge the success of outreach projects?
Telescopes and space missions Research update Berkeley astronomers question future of Geoffrey Marcy after harassment charge Exoplanet hunter apologizes for "unwelcomed" behaviour with women Read article: Berkeley astronomers question future of Geoffrey Marcy after harassment charge
Publishing Opinion and reviews Physics logos Is there a logo that unifies all of physics, wonders Robert P Crease Read article: Physics logos
Low-temperature physics Opinion and reviews Between the lines Books about the science of keeping things cool and a security breach at one of America’s premier nuclear-weapons facilities, plus a DVD featuring some very nerdy science comedy Read article: Between the lines