Victor Weisskopf
Acclaimed theoretical physicist dies at 93
Cosmic rays reveal their roots
New evidence suggests cosmic rays come from supernovas and ‘quasar galaxies’
Acoustics map out the brass section
Reflected pulses could help to tune the timbre of trumpets and cornets
Cooperation to answer cosmic questions
Six major experiments are proposed to tackle fundamental questions about the universe
Physicists scoop cool prize
Low-temperature physics is recognized by the 2002 Fritz London Memorial Prize
New results back neutrino oscillation
Conclusive evidence is found that solar neutrinos change ‘flavour’
Read article: New results back neutrino oscillation
Photonic fibres weave smart fabrics
Communications and textiles could benefit from tough glass-coated fibres
Spintronics gets serious
Physicists harness the spin of electrons in ‘spin valves’
Read article: Spintronics gets serious
Solutions to the skills gap
Roberts review tackles the shortage of science and engineering graduates
NMR could help clear landmines
New technique detects nitrogen in explosives
Read article: NMR could help clear landmines
