Quantum mechanics Opinion and reviews More than a minute needed Tushna Commissariat reviews Quantum Physics in Minutes by Gemma Lavender Read article: More than a minute needed
Cosmology Opinion and reviews Web life: Hogg’s Research A blog about the latest research and developments in astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology Read article: Web life: Hogg’s Research
Philosophy, sociology and religion Opinion and reviews How to stop the science saboteurs With the rise of “fake news and alternative facts”, Dave Levitan’s Not A Scientist is vital if troubling reading, says Tara Shears Read article: How to stop the science saboteurs
Philosophy, sociology and religion Opinion and reviews Of minds and marches Despite an ambivalence for science marches, Robert P Crease reveals why he went on one Read article: Of minds and marches
Particles and interactions Opinion and reviews Clash of the particle people Tommaso Dorigo’s book tells personal tales of the CDF Collaboration, but these are buried under technical detail, says Gavin Hesketh Read article: Clash of the particle people
Lasers Opinion and reviews Why the laser industry needs physicists In a field where challenges and opportunities vary almost daily, physicists' multi-disciplinary background is an asset, argues Lucian Hand Read article: Why the laser industry needs physicists
Philosophy, sociology and religion Opinion and reviews Search for the ‘perfect’ theory Mathematical physicist and blogger Peter Woit reviews Frank Close’s book that looks into the past, present and future of developing a “theory of everything” Read article: Search for the ‘perfect’ theory
Art and science Opinion and reviews Web life: Errant Science A comic about life as a university researcher, the blog is a “strange mixture of sarcasm, cynicism and giddy enthusiasm for science.” Read article: Web life: Errant Science
Personalities Opinion and reviews Ambition, thy name is woman Kate Gardner reviews The Comet Sweeper by Claire Brock Read article: Ambition, thy name is woman
Planetary science Opinion and reviews Mars is bright tonight Tushna Commissariat reviews 4th Rock from the Sun by Nicky Jenner Read article: Mars is bright tonight
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