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