Art and science News Images of 2017 in physics From non-Newtonian frog saliva to magnetic mountains: a visual review of the world of physics Read article: Images of 2017 in physics
Diversity and inclusion News Inferior by Angela Saini wins Physics World’s 2017 Book of the Year Physics World’s choice for the 2017 Book of the Year is Inferior by Angela Saini – a bold book that attempts to scientifically analyse the supposed differences between the sexes Read article: Inferior by Angela Saini wins Physics World’s 2017 Book of the Year
Astronomy and space News First multimessenger observation of a neutron-star merger is Physics World 2017 Breakthrough of the Year International collaboration of astronomers and astrophysicists tops our list of the 10 key breakthroughs this year Read article: First multimessenger observation of a neutron-star merger is Physics World 2017 Breakthrough of the Year
Policy and funding News UK Catapults fall short, claims review of technology innovation centres Independent analysis calls for a halt to any new centres until “significant progress” is made Read article: UK Catapults fall short, claims review of technology innovation centres
Policy and funding News European physicists call for ‘urgent’ completion of nuclear facility Facility for Anti-Proton and Ion Research in Germany should be built "without further delays" Read article: European physicists call for ‘urgent’ completion of nuclear facility
Quantum computing News Open-access quantum computer goes live in Japan Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Open-access quantum computer goes live in Japan
Synchrotron science News First light for SESAME synchrotron Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: First light for SESAME synchrotron
Telescopes and space missions News James Webb Space Telescope completes final cryogenic testing Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: James Webb Space Telescope completes final cryogenic testing
Gravity News Cold atoms in space could target gravitational waves Atom interferometers could be more effective than light-based instruments Read article: Cold atoms in space could target gravitational waves
Policy and funding News Quantum Circuits bags $18m in first-round financing Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Quantum Circuits bags $18m in first-round financing
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