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Physics World June 2016

Physics World June 2016

New kinds of networks: using physics to understand historical sagas

In our cover feature we reveal the unexpected link between physics and ancient Icelandic sagas. Don’t miss either our review of the new film The Man Who Knew Infinity, while our forum section this month has advice from Barry Sanders of the University of Calgary on how best to collaborate with scientists in China. There’s also a great interview with the new president of the US National Academy of Sciences Marcia McNutt.

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Viking tapestry feature

Maths meets myths

Marcia McNutt interview

Guarding integrity

Artistic impression of two colliding black holes radiating colourful waves of energy as the shape of nearby space is distorted by their gravitational fields review

A space–time operetta

Maps of the UK with the British and European Union flags news

UK physics faces EU choice

Paul Dean with his terahertz laser feature

It’s time for terahertz

Ruiqin Zhang lateral thoughts

Building a better society

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