Physics World December 2014

Physicists create ‘anelloni’ – a new kind of pasta

Rigatoni, fettucine, tagliatelle, penne? We think they’ve had their day. It’s time to say hello to “anelloni” – a new kind of pasta created by two physicists from the University of Warwick in the UK. Consisting of giant loops, it’s the brainchild of Davide Michieletto and Matthew Turner, who invented the pasta in an attempt to demonstrate the complicated shapes that ring-shaped polymer molecules can adopt. Also in this issue, Lucina Melesio explores how physicists are mapping the internal structures of ancient pyramids in Mexico and Central America using muons – potentially revealing hidden chambers that could finally lead archaeologists to where ancient rulers are buried. And if you need some ideas for Christmas gifts, check out our annual bumper book reviews section.

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