Read article: ‘Two cultures’ turns 50
Robert P Crease asks why the idea of the “two cultures”, coined by C P Snow 50 years ago, still feels so current — despite the book that promoted the idea being both d...
Read article: More than wishful thinking
The great vision of fusion power — harnessing the energy source of the stars for the good of people on Earth — is and has always been a highly attractive one. The history of fusion researc...
Read article: Web life: Hyperphysics
So what is the site about? Hyperphysics is a network of cross-linked articles on topics from acceleration to the Zeeman effect — essentially an online physics encyclopedia. Unlike some sites fea...
Read article: Making physics popular
Writing about physics for the public involves more than just translating complex scientific ideas into simple language, says Robert P Crease
Read article: Beautifully strange
John Enderby describes the life of the "strangest man": Paul Dirac
Read article: Web life: The Evil Mad Scientist Project
How to electrocute a hot dog...and more
Read article: A pale orange dot
Agustin Chicarro surveys a new account of Saturn's largest moon
With the International Year of Astronomy now in full swing, leading figures from the world of astronomy reveal what they think are the biggest challenges for the subject
Read article: Web life: Cosmic Diary
The official blog of IYA2009
Read article: The nuclear threat: a new start
As US President Barack Obama takes office, his leadership will be needed to reduce the dangers of the world’s nuclear weapons and to stop nuclear materials from falling into rogue hands, argue...
