Astronomy and space Blog Dramatic footage emerges of Arecibo Observatory collapse Footage taken by drones shows how the 900 tonne platform fell Read article: Dramatic footage emerges of Arecibo Observatory collapse
Astronomy and space Blog Astronomers reveal most detailed atlas of the Milky Way The European Space Agency has released the latest star map of the Milky Way taken by its €450m Gaia mission Read article: Astronomers reveal most detailed atlas of the Milky Way
Everyday science Blog Arches of chaos in the solar system, luxury watch has bits of Stephen Hawking’s desk Excerpts from the Red Folder Read article: Arches of chaos in the solar system, luxury watch has bits of Stephen Hawking’s desk
Materials Blog Rock, paper…plastic? A quiz about pop songs and bands linked to materials Madonna sang about being a "Material Girl", but how well do you know your materials-themed musical references? Take our fun pop quiz to find out Read article: Rock, paper…plastic? A quiz about pop songs and bands linked to materials
Everyday science Blog Stonehenge acoustics enhanced music and speech, driving quickly is best on bumpy roads Excerpts from the Red Folder Read article: Stonehenge acoustics enhanced music and speech, driving quickly is best on bumpy roads
Everyday science Blog Benford’s law and the 2020 US presidential election: nothing out of the ordinary Data scientists queue up to explain why claims of irregular vote tallies don't hold water Read article: Benford’s law and the 2020 US presidential election: nothing out of the ordinary
Everyday science Blog Hundreds of copies of Newton’s Principia found, how to cross stitch a black hole Excerpts from the Red Folder Read article: Hundreds of copies of Newton’s Principia found, how to cross stitch a black hole
Quantum Blog Inside the quantum bubble The UK’s annual Quantum Technology Showcase went virtual in 2020, but the pandemic hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm for quantum start-ups Read article: Inside the quantum bubble
Culture, history and society Blog Celebrating the Institute of Physics at 100: the November 2020 issue of Physics World is now out Looking back at the founding of the IOP, welcoming our new contributing columnists and making air travel greener Read article: Celebrating the Institute of Physics at 100: the November 2020 issue of Physics World is now out
Everyday science Blog Flat versus round earth calculator, asteroid is dead ringer for the Moon Excerpts from the Red Folder Read article: Flat versus round earth calculator, asteroid is dead ringer for the Moon