Developing sensors that enable autonomous vehicles to cope with tough weather conditions is tricky – and the economics may be more challenging still
Read article: Raining on the parade of self-driving cars
James McKenzie finds that hearing a company’s vision first hand is key to understanding its potential
Read article: First-hand insights: why direct contact with hi-tech firms helps you spot their potential
Bonnie Tsim says “hackathons” are a great way for scientists to apply their skills to the commercial world
Read article: Hacking a path to innovation
Exploring the consequences of removing humans from the driving seat
Read article: Autonomous cars: potential lifesavers but with new risks
Designing equipment that meets stringent size and mass restrictions for use on aircraft brings extra challenges for instrument developers, as Tamara Clelford explains
Read article: The future of flying antennas
COVID-19 has clobbered the global economy, which is why – argues James McKenzie – innovation is so vital for business success
Read article: Survival of the fittest: why businesses must innovate during COVID-19
With electric cars set to enter the mainstream, Susan Curtis investigates the new charging solutions that will be needed
Read article: Charging ahead
Physics-based technologies play an increasingly diverse role in car design
Read article: Physics and cars: an evolving journey
Find out about NASCAR safety, electric vehicles, hacking cars and ultrasonics in the latest edition of your favourite physics magazine
Read article: Physics and cars: the August 2020 issue of Physics World is now out
The Institute of Physics’ first Lee Lucas Award honours two start-ups, Nebu~Flow and Cellular Highways, for applying physics to healthcare and medicine
Read article: Therapeutics firms share inaugural prize for health physics
