Philosophy, sociology and religion News CERN celebrates 60 years of science Particle physics lab hosts huge variety of events to mark diamond jubilee Read article: CERN celebrates 60 years of science
Soft matter and liquids News Works starts on new European neutron source Spallation facility in Sweden should be up and running in 2023 Read article: Works starts on new European neutron source
Policy and funding News New physics department opens in the UK University of Lincoln expands as interest in physics grows Read article: New physics department opens in the UK
Policy and funding News China pursues 52 km collider project 250 GeV machine proposed Read article: China pursues 52 km collider project
Policy and funding News US–Russia tensions hit scientists Russian scientists banned from Department of Energy labs as sanctions bite Read article: US–Russia tensions hit scientists
Policy and funding News Portugal slashes funding for physics research Government plans to prioritize excellent research Read article: Portugal slashes funding for physics research
Policy and funding News Dark-matter searches get US government approval Three experiments will close the net on dark matter Read article: Dark-matter searches get US government approval
Telescopes and space missions News Reborn carbon mission launches after five-year wait $465m Orbiting Carbon Observatory will map carbon sources and sinks Read article: Reborn carbon mission launches after five-year wait
Policy and funding News Physicists seek to cut helium costs Consortium puts forward helium brokerage plans Read article: Physicists seek to cut helium costs
Telescopes and space missions News Germany set to pull out of €2bn radio telescope SKA bosses confident shortfall will be met by other countries Read article: Germany set to pull out of €2bn radio telescope