Biophysics and bioengineering Blog Spooky physics: from glowing green bats to vibrating spider webs For Halloween, a couple of spooky stories from the world of physics Read article: Spooky physics: from glowing green bats to vibrating spider webs
Quantum optics Blog Illuminating quantum worlds: a Diwali conversation with Rupamanjari Ghosh The 2025 Homi Bhabha lecturer Rupamanjari Ghosh is a leading expert in quantum optics and a transformative figure in higher education and science policy in India Read article: Illuminating quantum worlds: a Diwali conversation with Rupamanjari Ghosh
Biophysics and bioengineering Blog This jumping roundworm uses static electricity to attach to flying insects The parasitic roundworm Steinernema carpocapsae can leap some 25 times its body length into the air Read article: This jumping roundworm uses static electricity to attach to flying insects
Everyday science Blog The physics behind why cutting onions makes us cry It’s mostly to do with knife sharpness and cutting technique Read article: The physics behind why cutting onions makes us cry
Quantum computing Blog Advances in quantum error correction showcased at Q2B25 Isabelle Dumé reports from the Q2B quantum conference in Paris, France Read article: Advances in quantum error correction showcased at Q2B25
People Blog The top five physics Nobel prizes of the 21st century revealed Matin Durrani counts down the five most signifiicant physics Nobels since 2000 Read article: The top five physics Nobel prizes of the 21st century revealed
Culture, history and society Blog Quantum information or metamaterials: our predictions for this year’s Nobel Prize for Physics It’s a mug’s game, but we always have a go Read article: Quantum information or metamaterials: our predictions for this year’s Nobel Prize for Physics
Quantum Blog Be a part of our quantum celebration Attend our special community celebration that traces the remarkable journey of quantum physics and its transformative potential for the future Read article: Be a part of our quantum celebration
Particle and nuclear Blog Discovery of the Higgs boson at CERN inspires new stained-glass artwork The piece is currently on display at the National Museum of Stained Glass in Switzerland Read article: Discovery of the Higgs boson at CERN inspires new stained-glass artwork
Mathematics and computation Blog ‘Father of the Internet’ Vint Cerf expresses concern about the longevity of digital information How do we create a digital version of the vellum and clay tablets that successfully preserved information in earlier ages of human history? Read article: ‘Father of the Internet’ Vint Cerf expresses concern about the longevity of digital information