Read article: Solar cooking, an ultrasound success story, and why some business models just don’t work out
In this week's podcast, we take a look at solar cookers, hear from an ultrasound start-up and chat about some bad business models
Read article: Bad business models
James McKenzie examines the reasons why the WiFi-connected Juicero Press failed
Read article: Putting graphene headphones to the test
The Physics World team rings in the new year by trying out headphones that exploit the mechanical properties of the two-dimensional carbon “wonder material”
Read article: Bragg diffraction monitors wound healing, plastic soil and other physical science innovations
Levitated nanoparticles, ion-based qubits and a sound idea for a new thermometer also on show
Read article: The physics-based firm that helped spawn the IVF revolution
How Research Instruments went from micro-manipulators to IVF and is now backing a brand-new physics-innovation prize, as James McKenzie explains
Read article: The promise and challenges of airborne wind energy
Margaret Harris assesses the prospects for harnessing the wind with kites, wings, drones and hoops
Read article: Pushing e-textiles towards the ‘plain of productivity’
Entrepreneur and designer Madison Maxey speaks to Margaret Harris about the materials-science challenges of making electronic textiles
Read article: The past, present and future of computing in high-energy physics
Federico Carminati, the chief innovation officer at CERN openlab, assesses how particle physics has shaped (and been shaped by) trends such as big data and machine learning
Read article: Is quantum tech an industry or a community?
Judging from last week's UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase, it may be a superposition of both
Read article: Elevator pitches: how to get the most out of those awkward networking events
James McKenzie explains why a good elevator pitch is so vital – whether it’s introducing yourself, writing a CV or pitching a technology or business plan
