City air pollution becomes clear
The link between water absorption and light scattering in airborne particles is surprisingly complex
Collider costs shake CERN
European particle physics lab miscalculates the cost of its Large Hadron Collider
Read article: Entanglement leaps to larger scales
Entanglement leaps to larger scales
The entanglement of two macroscopic objects could pave the way for 'quantum teleportation'
Excitons take charge of optoelectronics
A new way to control light-emitting particles could spark novel optoelectronic devices
Read article: Electron laser packs a punch
Electron laser packs a punch
A powerful ultraviolet laser is a step towards an X-ray laser that would have myriad scientific uses
Read article: Interference makes super-sensitive ruler
Interference makes super-sensitive ruler
An optical-fibre interferometer could be a thousand times better than existing devices
British firms lag the world in R&D
The UK Department of Trade and Industry unveils its latest findings
Friction riddle is cracked
Scientists reveal the atomic origin of the familiar phenomenon
Read article: Fusion hitch could help heavy elements
Fusion hitch could help heavy elements
Deeper understanding of fusion inhibition could help scientists to make heavyweight nuclei
Read article: Martin Rees wins cosmology prize
Martin Rees wins cosmology prize
The Peter Gruber Foundation rewards the diverse achievements of the UK Astronomer Royal
