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Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne, a 31-tonne rocket

UK aims to become a space launch superpower

Developing fetus_computer generated representation

Baby physics: conception, pregnancy and early life

Physicists are offering fresh insights on the mechanics of human reproduction

Exploring the first science from the James Webb Space Telescope

The JWST is already transforming our view of the cosmos, but beware of further micrometeoroid collisions

Photonics West 2023

A series of short films showcasing the latest optics and photonics innovations from exhibitors at Photonics West 2023

Tunable lasers and femtosecond lasers from Hübner Photonics

Hübner Photonics introduces the company's C-WAVE product family of tunable and laser light sources

Innovation in diamond applications from Element Six

Staff from Element Six outline the many thermal, optical and quantum applications of diamond

Vibration isolation products from Minus K Technology

Minus-K Technology showcases the company's range of passive vibration isolators

Detection technologies from the Tibidabo group

Tibidabo group companies outline their range of products designed for photon detection

Avantes launches its new Pacto spectrometer

The Pacto has been tailored for the life sciences and biomedical industries

MKS-Newport’s high performance optical filters

MKS-Newport introduces the ODiate high-performance optical filter line at Photonics West 2023

New fibre laser technology from NKT Photonics

NKT Photonics presents new fibre lasers for the quantum computing community

Science in action

Discover how physics can make a difference in a variety of applications

Researchers at the Centre for Print Research

Bristol print innovators make a strong impression

Image of a young, star-forming region called NGC 3324 in the Carina Nebula. Captured in infrared light by NASA’s new James Webb Space Telescope, this image reveals for the first time previously invisible areas of star birth

US targets new generation of great observatories

Key points from the US National Academies’ latest decadal survey of astronomy and astrophysics

Dr Claire Walsh, Dr Paul Tafforeau at ESRF on beamline BM05 with two samples prepared for HiP-CT imaging

The Human Organ Atlas: a ‘Google Earth’ for our bodies

A visionary biophysics project has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic

Launching solar farms in space

Space-based solar power could replace fossil fuels in energy mixes

Are we living in the Age of Glass?

A short film exploring glass’ cultural legacy and cutting-edge glass science

Quantum 2.0: the cusp of a technology revolution

Tech developers and investors are increasingly attracted to quantum science

How physicists are tackling the climate crisis

Introducing key research questions in climate science and the quest to decarbonize

The physics of rollercoasters

Virtual reality technologies are bringing new experiences for thrill-seekers

Explainers

Understand complex scientific ideas with short videos that explain key concepts in simple terms

Why carbon is an amazing material – part one

Why carbon is an amazing material – part two

What is dark matter and why is it so elusive?

A brief history of the Doomsday Clock: from nuclear risk to pandemics and climate change

The clock indicating how near we are to a humanity-ending catastrophe has never been this close to midnight

Why Hollywood needs physicists

When it comes to creating believable worlds on screen, physics is the key

What is quantum gravity?

Leron Borsten explains why general relativity and quantum mechanics are mutually incompatible

How physics can improve blood pattern analysis

Physics principles can bring rigour to this maligned field of forensics

What is proton beam therapy?

Ranald Mackay explains the physics behind treating tumours with protons

Hubble trouble: a rapidly expanding cosmic debate

Astronomers puzzled by discrepancies in the measured values of the Hubble constant

2D Materials

Publishing fundamental and applied research of the highest quality and impact covering all aspects of graphene and related two-dimensional materials

Documentaries

These thought-provoking films explore the impact of physical science from various viewpoints

Exploring a materials research hub in the heart of Spain

Nanotechnology innovations at the Materials Science Institute of Madrid

Transforming light

Day of the Dead brought to life by multimedia lightshow

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