Patents, patience and quantum ideas
Will the patents taken out on quantum computers expire before such computers are ever built?
Read article: Molecular materials make their mark
Molecular materials make their mark
Basic research into the optical, electronic and magnetic properties of organic and molecular materials is thriving, and has led to a new generation of electronic devices and displays
Whatever happened to cold fusion?
Some researchers remain adamant that cold fusion is real, as David Voss reports
Physics in medicine
Fundamental breakthroughs in physics are continuing to yield new medical technologies for identifying and treating a range of diseases
Global challenges
Fears over climate change and the increasing problem of pollution have put public concerns about the environment at an all-time high. Governments have responded to public pressure by introducing legis...
Little ventured for physics
Physics-based companies in the UK can find it difficult to raise venture capital. Michael Kenward finds out why
New agendas need new visions
“Physicists are doing very, very well, ” says Richard Brook, sitting in the chief executive’s office at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. “We put more of ...
Glimmer of peace in the science wars
Furious clashes on the nature of science have taken place recently between sociologists and scientists. Matin Durrani reports from the two sides' peace talks
Read article: Canadian physicists work hard to defend their subject
Canadian physicists work hard to defend their subject
Canada is strong in many areas of physics and astronomy but, as Peter Gwynne found out, the challenge is to convince the government of that
Read article: Axis of universe debate rumbles on
Axis of universe debate rumbles on
A modern, media-fuelled controversy?
