Read article: Battle of the elements: three physics reasons why uranium should take the top-element crown
Radioactivity, isotopes and nuclear fission were all discovered thanks to uranium, making it the top element, argues Matin Durrani
Read article: Greener labs, sounding out sharks, and Einstein in Oxford: the June 2019 issue of Physics World is now out
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Read article: GADZOOKS! and other dodgy astronomy acronyms, physics of sticky tape, quiz on that black-hole image
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Read article: Battle of the elements: silicon builds digital revolution from sand
Silicon is synonymous with the computing and communications boom that has transformed our daily lives, says Susan Curtis
Read article: Battle of the elements: lithium is the little element making a big difference
Margaret Harris observes that lithium not only offers a playground for atomic physicists, but also provides a route to greener energy and a life-changing treatment for people with a bipolar di...
Read article: How permanent summer time could affect your sleep, BBC sings the praises of kinetic theory
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Read article: Battle of the elements: what makes carbon King of the Elements?
Anna Demming argues that carbon plays a fundamental role in everything from disruptive nanotechnologies to the chemistry of life
Read article: As quantum technology matures what industries should care?
Representatives from industry, government and academia gathered at the home of UK policy-making to wrestle with the potential economic and societal benefits of quantum technology
Read article: Physicist creates remarkable tennis-ball towers, including one made from 46 balls
Physicist and keen tennis player Andria Rogava reveals the secret behind his bizarre tennis-ball pyramids
Read article: Battle of the elements: helium’s crucial role in physics
To celebrate the International Year of the Periodic Table, Michael Banks explains how helium leads to great discoveries and helps saves lives too
