Publishing Opinion and reviews Physics logos Is there a logo that unifies all of physics, wonders Robert P Crease Read article: Physics logos
Quantum mechanics News Joint quantum-computing venture is a first for China Online retail giant Alibaba and the Chinese Academy of Sciences open lab in Shanghai Read article: Joint quantum-computing venture is a first for China
Policy and funding News Physicist nominated to lead US Department of Energy’s Office of Science Barack Obama has chosen Cherry Murray for top science role Read article: Physicist nominated to lead US Department of Energy’s Office of Science
Policy and funding Opinion and reviews Better science policy Robert P Crease looks at an ambitious programme to improve how science policy is formulated Read article: Better science policy
Policy and funding Blog US scientists praise nuclear deal with Iran Letter to Obama calls nuclear agreement "innovative and stringent"
Telescopes and space missions News Giant Magellan Telescope Organization president resigns Management upheaval hits governing body as Ed Moses steps down Read article: Giant Magellan Telescope Organization president resigns
Policy and funding News Leading UK scientific organizations urge governments to tackle climate change head on New statement says that governments must act now to avert serious climate risks Read article: Leading UK scientific organizations urge governments to tackle climate change head on
Policy and funding News US survey reveals high value of physicists to industry "First systematic study" of PhD physicists in the private sector Read article: US survey reveals high value of physicists to industry
Telescopes and space missions News Astroparticle physics funding in the UK is ‘critically low’, says Institute of Physics Report says British researchers should expand leadership roles in international projects Read article: Astroparticle physics funding in the UK is ‘critically low’, says Institute of Physics
Telescopes and space missions News Upgraded LIGO will begin hunt for gravitational waves soon First data from Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory expected in September Read article: Upgraded LIGO will begin hunt for gravitational waves soon