Nobel laureate James Cronin dies at 84
Particle-physics pioneer co-discovered CP-symmetry violation in decaying K mesons
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In praise of Descartes
Robert P Crease tackles Steven Weinberg’s criticisms of René Descartes
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Jailed Iranian physicist freed temporarily after cancer treatment
Omid Kokabee on medical parole after five years in prison
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Christoph Gerber: atomic-force microscope pioneer
The co-inventor of the AFM describes how it came about 30 years ago and why it continues to shape research at the nanoscale
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Riffing on the universe
Jazz musician and theoretical physicist Stephon Alexander brings a fresh perspective to links between science and music, writes Trevor Cox
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Buckyball pioneer Harold Kroto dies at 76
Nobel-prize-winning chemist created ball-shaped molecules to better understand interstellar clouds
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Faces of Physics: working in green energy
How a physics degree can take you to a farm in Uganda
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Mary, Queen of Scottish banknotes
The life and legacy of Mary Somerville, who will appear on the new RBS £10
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Between the lines
A book that fills in the gaps in your astronomy education and an illuminating biography of Max Planck, reviewed by Margaret Harris
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The life and times of Einstein – 'A vagabond and a wanderer'
Delving into the scientific and cultural consequences of general relativity at the Einstein’s Legacy conference
