Business and innovation Opinion and reviews Patenting science Do patents hinder fundamental research? Robert P Crease wants your view Read article: Patenting science
Business and innovation Blog Boosting innovation in Brazil Physics World talks to one of the bosses of the main funding agency in the country's second-largest state Read article: Boosting innovation in Brazil
Business and innovation Feature Technology whose time has come Joshua Pearce describes how open-source appropriate technology is bringing simple and life-changing devices to people all over the world Read article: Technology whose time has come
Business and innovation Blog Physics technologies that could change the world Physics World video series profiles exciting technologies emerging from physics research
Business and innovation Feature A fresh spin on physics: taking knowledge to the market University spin-out firms offer physicists the chance to apply their knowledge in a commercial setting, but the path to success has its ups and downs Read article: A fresh spin on physics: taking knowledge to the market
Everyday science Feature Physics for our future: the five spin-offs from physics research that will most alter our everyday lives From lasers and semiconductors to X-rays and the Web, physicists can be credited with seeding numerous technologies that have changed how we live Read article: Physics for our future: the five spin-offs from physics research that will most alter our everyday lives
Telescopes and space missions News US firm seeks funding for novel ‘slingatron’ prototype Device to launch cargo into space orbit Read article: US firm seeks funding for novel ‘slingatron’ prototype
Business and innovation Blog Institute of Physics celebrates commercial innovation Awards given for "transformative physics-based products"
Business and innovation Blog In the coming decade, which industry sector will benefit the most from physics research? Have your say by taking part in our Facebook poll
Business and innovation Blog Bright spots in the Euro-gloom Celebrating Europe's top scientific spin-out companies