Read article: US Congress set to welcome eight new members with scientific credentials
The success of the first-time candidates will roughly double the number of scientifically trained members in Congress
Read article: Next steps for quantum communication
Senior scientists share views on the future of the field, its technologies and how it should be supported
Read article: Beneath the glamour, tough questions at the launch of Europe’s Quantum Flagship
Members of Europe's quantum-science community debate the nature of "basic science" and whether a billion euros constitutes a big enough investment
Read article: The future for learned societies
Paul Hardaker, chief executive of the Institute of Physics, on the vital but changing remit for learned societies
Read article: International physics hub opens African outpost
The East African Institute for Fundamental Research in Rwanda aims to raise the quality of science research and education in Africa
Read article: China targets overseas talent, Peer Review Week 2018 and ‘Rydberg radio’
Physics World journalists discuss key stories from our new special report on China
Read article: UK’s access to European funding under threat from ‘third-country’ status
The European Commission has called for €100bn to be spent on its next seven-year funding programme dubbed Horizon Europe
Read article: The peril of proposals
Dalmeet Singh Chawla investigates the complex and crucial grant-funding process, to see if it is time to revamp how academics apply for funding
Read article: US politicians call for a national quantum-computing strategy
Two new bills will be considered by Congress
Read article: Developing clinical partnerships
Translating scientific advances into benefits for patients requires input from clinicians, basic scientists and industry experts, writes Steve Smye
