Superconductivity Opinion and reviews Leading by example Robert P Crease pays tribute to President Bush's late science adviser John Marburger Read article: Leading by example
Particles and interactions Opinion and reviews The quantum century Kenneth W Ford reviews The Quantum Story: a History in 40 Moments by Jim Baggott Read article: The quantum century
Vacuum and cryogenics Opinion and reviews Vacuum chief looks to new horizons J J Pireaux explains how IUVSTA is reaching out to developing nations Read article: Vacuum chief looks to new horizons
Philosophy, sociology and religion Opinion and reviews Why philosophy matters to physics Robert P Crease explains why philosophy is so essential Read article: Why philosophy matters to physics
Philosophy, sociology and religion Opinion and reviews Seeking the queens of science Amy Bug reviews The Madame Curie Complex by Julie Des Jardins Read article: Seeking the queens of science
History Opinion and reviews Between the lines Books on scientific myth-making, soft matter and the history of the Royal Society, reviewed by Margaret Harris and Matin Durrani Read article: Between the lines
Nuclear physics Opinion and reviews Elementary curiosity Samantha Tang and Martyn Poliakoff review Periodic Tales by Hugh Aldersey-Williams Read article: Elementary curiosity
Planetary science Opinion and reviews Sweepers of the sky Colin Johnston reviews Discoverers of the Universe Read article: Sweepers of the sky
Biophysics and bioengineering Opinion and reviews Between the lines Books on the physics of animals, humans and cars, reviewed by Margaret Harris Read article: Between the lines
Policy and funding Opinion and reviews The real impact of impact Mark Blamire warns of the danger of forcing physicists to prove their work has "impact" Read article: The real impact of impact
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