New research shows that glaciers harbour a surprisingly large concentration of toxic nuclear materials, which poses risks as the glaciers melt
Read article: Trapped in ice: the surprisingly high levels of artificial radioactive isotopes found in glaciers
Hamish Johnston looks into the radical thoughts and wide-ranging work of mathematical physicist Freeman Dyson
Read article: Freeman Dyson: the visionary thinker and maverick scientist who challenged authority
The quantum web is growing, but when will it truly span the world? Jon Cartwright reports
Read article: The dream of a ‘quantum internet’ is closer than you might think
The defence and security company QinetiQ is looking for physicists and engineers who are keen to explore the properties of radio waves to solve wireless challenges and create novel solutions
Read article: Wireless trend demands radiofrequency innovation
Australian company RayGen hopes to solve the limits of solar power by combining its systems with thermal storage, as Richard Stevenson reports
Read article: Combining solar power with thermal storage to avoid wasting energy
Helen Gleeson on nurturing and supporting talented students from non-traditional backgrounds to overcome obstacles in academia
Read article: Breaking barriers and opening up physics – the growing impact of the Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund
Merritt Moore explains how she combines her two passions – quantum physics and professional ballet
Read article: Merritt Moore: the physicist and ballet dancer mixing science and art using robots and dance
Sidney Perkowitz delves into the life of the trailblazing nuclear physicist, who overcame significant odds to pursue her work
Read article: Exploring the nuclear world: the life and science of Gertrude Scharff-Goldhaber
Physicist Michael Robertson has worked in optical communications for over 40 years. Anita Chandran talks to him about his pioneering career
Read article: Michael Robertson: pioneer of optical communications disconnects from the network
Benjamin Skuse looks at how the UK space industry may, or may not, benefit from the rise of local spaceports
Read article: UK spaceports: the good, the bad and the ugly
