Read article: Learning to be astonished
Learning to be astonished
Lincoln Carr explains how he's helping science students embrace the ambiguity of the humanities to become better researchers
Read article: Learning to be astonished
Read article: High-spec mass spec
High-spec mass spec
Jon Cartwright describes how a new spectroscopy tool, developed at the UK's National Physical Laboratory, could cut costs for big pharmaceutical firms in developing new drugs
Read article: Graphene additives promote ‘eco-friendly’ corrosion protection
Graphene additives promote ‘eco-friendly’ corrosion protection
Keeping steel structures safe from corrosion is difficult, and traditional coatings contain chemicals that harm aquatic life. Bernhard Münzing explains how graphene could be a "greener" option
Read article: A cool spin on supercomputers
A cool spin on supercomputers
Niladri Banerjee explains how “superconducting spintronics” could lead to new and more energy-efficient supercomputers
Read article: Nanotechnology goes green(er)
Nanotechnology goes green(er)
Despite decades of research, definitive conclusions on the environmental impact of nanoparticles remain elusive, as Anna Demming reports
Read article: The third pillar of science
The third pillar of science
Computing is transforming scientific research, but are researchers and software code adapting at the same rate? Benjamin Skuse finds out
Read article: A machine-learning revolution
A machine-learning revolution
From image reconstruction to quantum tomography, scientists are applying machine learning to all areas of physics, as Marric Stephens discovers
Read article: The dark side of social media
The dark side of social media
Neil Johnson explains how physics can be used to find groups supporting terror, extremism and hate on social media
Read article: Structural supercapacitors prepare for take-off
Structural supercapacitors prepare for take-off
Energy-storage devices that provide mechanical strength as well as power could pave the way for innovations such as fully electric aircraft, writes Natasha Shirshova
Read article: ‘Oumuamua: visitor from another star
‘Oumuamua: visitor from another star
'Oumuamua is the first confirmed interstellar object detected in our solar system – and it's baffling scientists. Andrew Glester explains
