Read article: Particle pioneer Murray Gell-Mann, who coined the term ‘quarks’, dies at 89
Gell-Mann played a pivotal role in organizing the huge number of particles that were being discovered in the 1960s
Read article: Reducing air travel does not impact academic productivity, claims study
Research suggests that academics can cut flying without fear that it will affect their scientific output
Read article: New definition of the kilogram comes into force
The kilogram and three other base units of the International System of Units are set to be defined in terms of physical constants
Read article: European physicists look to the future of particle colliders
Strategy to replace the Large Hadron Collider should be in place by 2020
Read article: Humans drive sixth mass extinction wave
For the sixth time since life on Earth began, scientists say, mass extinction is a threat. This time, though, is different. The cause is us
Read article: Clinical trial explores BBB opening in fight against Alzheimer’s
A new clinical trial examines whether using focused ultrasound to open the blood–brain barrier can help in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Read article: Science needs to improve the transparency of research results, says report
Panel of the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine calls on researchers to describe in a clear and complete way how scientific results are reached
Read article: UK Committee on Climate Change recommends net zero emissions by 2050
Report calls for dramatic changes across all sectors including aviation, shipping and agriculture
Read article: Orbiting Carbon Observatory successfully launches to the International Space Station
NASA probe will monitor how carbon dioxide levels in the Earth’s atmosphere change over the course of a day
Read article: Industries join forces to power up electric vehicles
The UK plans to secure battery manufacture from mine to motor, bringing a projected £4.8 billion to the chemical industry by 2030
