Read article: Journeys to greatness
To practising physicists, the great equations of physics might seem obvious, logical and trivial. But to their discoverers, Robert P Crease argues, that was far from true
Read article: Not wrapped up yet
Is the universe multiply connected? wonders Andrew Jaffe
Read article: Web life: The Internet Plasma Physics Education Experience
Explore the physics of fusion through interactive games on a simulated tokamak
Read article: Science toys
Tim Rowett is an avid collector of science-related toys. Robert P Crease and son drop in to play with them
Read article: Atomic arias
Oppenheimer takes centre stage, reports Robert P Crease
Read article: Reasons to be cheerful
The economy may be in a nosedive but there is plenty to look forward to in science this year
A periodic table with links to videos on all 118 chemical elements
Read article: Shifty constants
Do some constants need fixing? Robert P Crease relays your suggestions, though he finds that concerns over SI units arouse still more passion
Read article: Attention, President Obama
Rob Goldston offers his advice for Barack Obama
Read article: Blog life: The Adventures of My Pet Hamster
Steve Sekula on running but going nowhere
