Earth’s magnetic field could be ‘ringing’ with dark matter
Existing magnetometer measurements constrain dark-matter properties The post Earth’s magnetic field could be ‘ringing’ with dark matter appeared first on Physics World .
‘Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers’: how Alfred Tennyson drew science into his poetry
Robert P Crease reviews The Boundless Deep: Young Tennyson, Science and the Crisis of Belief by Richard Holmes The post ‘Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers’: how Alfred Tennyson drew science into his poetry appeared first on Physics World .
Quiz of the week: what technique may be able to create super-high laser intensities?
Have you been keeping up to date with physics news? Try our short quiz to find out The post Quiz of the week: what technique may be able to create super-high laser intensities? appeared first on Physics World .
Is LMFP the next big thing for EV batteries?
Join the audience for a live webinar at 3 p.m. BST/10 a.m. EDT on 24 June 2026 Can LMFP outpace LFP and NMC for EVs? – Maybe, if we can build better batteries! The post Is LMFP the next big thing for EV batteries? appeared first on Physics World .
Gravitational waves could leave traces in light from cold atoms
New theoretical work suggests that the pattern of light emitted by atoms could be used to detect gravitational waves at frequencies outside the range of traditional detectors The post Gravitational waves could leave traces in light from cold atoms appeared first on Physics World .
Striking mathematical pattern uncovered in Chinese money plant leaves
The team say it is the first demonstration of 'Voronoi patterns' in plants The post Striking mathematical pattern uncovered in Chinese money plant leaves appeared first on Physics World .
Altermagnetic insulator shows giant magneto-optical Kerr effect
Surprising result could accelerate the development of altermagnetic spintronics with potential applications in advanced memories and logic The post Altermagnetic insulator shows giant magneto-optical Kerr effect appeared first on Physics World .
Paul Howarth: IOP president highlights the need to raise the profile of physics in society
Podcast interview also explores concerns about recent funding cuts to fundamental physics research in the UK The post Paul Howarth: IOP president highlights the need to raise the profile of physics in society appeared first on Physics World .
Physicists spot signs of an atom-like system bound by the strong force alone
Observations of a nucleus paired with a neutral meson could provide new insights into the theory of quantum chromodynamics The post Physicists spot signs of an atom-like system bound by the strong force alone appeared first on Physics World .
Thumbs up to Artemis II: a jigsaw puzzle
Can you reconstruct the space image we’ve pulled apart? The post Thumbs up to Artemis II: a jigsaw puzzle appeared first on Physics World .
Final look inside the Cavendish lab’s 50-year home before demolition
Mićo Tatalović vists the former site of Cambridge University’s physics department before it is demolished The post Final look inside the Cavendish lab’s 50-year home before demolition appeared first on Physics World .
Trapping light in open space
A new first-principles approach provides a unified foundation for studying complex band structure and light confinement in periodic media The post Trapping light in open space appeared first on Physics World .
Ferroelectric band gaps are not what we thought
New measurements reveal distinct fundamental, optical, and transport gaps in ferroelectric oxides, overturning long‑held assumptions about their electronic behaviour The post Ferroelectric band gaps are not what we thought appeared first on Physics World .
‘Einstein’s flying mirror’ technique opens a path towards extreme light intensities
New strategy could allow physicists to conduct previously impossible experiments in which light interacts directly with the quantum vacuum The post ‘Einstein’s flying mirror’ technique opens a path towards extreme light intensities appeared first on Physics World .
Ultrasound-activated nanoparticles shine a light deep within living tissues
Non-invasive technique could lead to new forms of light-based therapy for cancer and genetic conditions The post Ultrasound-activated nanoparticles shine a light deep within living tissues appeared first on Physics World .
Building up the quantum workforce: an undergraduate route into industry
Colorado School of Mines’ Frédéric Sarazin on a new undergraduate route into quantum engineering The post Building up the quantum workforce: an undergraduate route into industry appeared first on Physics World .
Non-invasive MRI test could enable early detection of heart failure
A high-resolution, motion-resolved MRI method provides rapid and reliable measurement of heart oxygen consumption The post Non-invasive MRI test could enable early detection of heart failure appeared first on Physics World .
Quiz of the week: what device have physicists used to print ‘structural colours’?
Have you been keeping up to date with physics news? Try our short quiz to find out The post Quiz of the week: what device have physicists used to print ‘structural colours’? appeared first on Physics World .
Officials hail ‘major milestone’ for US Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment
When complete in 2031, DUNE-LBNF will study the properties of neutrinos The post Officials hail ‘major milestone’ for US Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment appeared first on Physics World .
New W boson mass measurement agrees with Standard Model predictions
Result described as a "huge relief" after previous measurements suggested a large discrepancy The post New W boson mass measurement agrees with Standard Model predictions appeared first on Physics World .
Near-oxymoronic requirements: the materials challenges of fusion energy
Jacob John of the UK Atomic Energy Authority is our podcast guest The post Near-oxymoronic requirements: the materials challenges of fusion energy appeared first on Physics World .
Word flower puzzle no. 4
How many words can you find in this puzzle? The post Word flower puzzle no. 4 appeared first on Physics World .
One giant leap: Artemis II returns humanity to the Moon
Artemis II has returned humanity to the Moon, gripping the whole world. Keith Cooper follows the mission’s journey and looks at what comes next for humans in space The post One giant leap: Artemis II returns humanity to the Moon appeared first on Physics World .
Gap in neutrino energy spectrum raises questions about cosmic environments
New analyses by the IceCube observatory could help scientists understand where neutrinos form and what is producing them The post Gap in neutrino energy spectrum raises questions about cosmic environments appeared first on Physics World .
Theranostics: building the bridge between nuclear medicine and radiation oncology
Integrated technologies from Mirion Medical can help physicists introduce theranostics into the clinic The post Theranostics: building the bridge between nuclear medicine and radiation oncology appeared first on Physics World .
Semiconductor metrology and standards will ensure the UK plays to its strengths
New roadmap states the UK must prioritize its capabilities in semiconductor standards The post Semiconductor metrology and standards will ensure the UK plays to its strengths appeared first on Physics World .
Memory device breaks high-temperature performance record
New memristor works at temperatures above 700 °C thanks to a bottom electrode made from graphene The post Memory device breaks high-temperature performance record appeared first on Physics World .
How polarons travel through TiO₂
New simulations and ultraclean films reveal the clearest picture yet of polaron transport in TiO₂ The post How polarons travel through TiO₂ appeared first on Physics World .
When Fermi arcs flip, the current flips
Tuning Co₃Sn₂S₂’s surface switches the sign of its nonlinear transport The post When Fermi arcs flip, the current flips appeared first on Physics World .
Decoupling electrical and thermal mechanisms could optimize brain tumour therapy
Experiments reveal how the electrical and thermal components of tumour treating fields contribute to glioblastoma cell death in clearly different ways The post Decoupling electrical and thermal mechanisms could optimize brain tumour therapy appeared first on Physics World .
Proton therapy could improve treatment options for dangerous heart rhythm disorder
Proton-based cardiac radioablation may offer a less invasive treatment for patients with hard-to-treat ventricular tachycardia The post Proton therapy could improve treatment options for dangerous heart rhythm disorder appeared first on Physics World .
The strange metaphor of Euglena’s tail
Robert P Crease and Gino Elia unpick the strange “QBism” interpretation of quantum mechanics The post The strange metaphor of Euglena’s tail appeared first on Physics World .
Quiz of the week: how far can new tiny knotted fibre leap into the air?
Have you been keeping up to date with physics news? Try our short quiz to find out The post Quiz of the week: how far can new tiny knotted fibre leap into the air? appeared first on Physics World .
Tiny knotted fibre leaps into the air like a springtail bug
The fibre robot could find applications in agriculture and reforestation The post Tiny knotted fibre leaps into the air like a springtail bug appeared first on Physics World .
Caffeine kick: can you solve our crossword on coffee physics?
Try our quick crossword about the physics of coffee The post Caffeine kick: can you solve our crossword on coffee physics? appeared first on Physics World .
Researchers print structural colour with an inkjet printer
A nanoparticle ink that can print structural colour onto flat or 3D surfaces could be used to create anti-counterfeit images, smart windows and displays, and vibrant artworks The post Researchers print structural colour with an inkjet printer appeared first on Physics World .
In food physics, connection and collaboration are ingredients for a thriving IOP community
Joe McEntee looks at the contributions of the food physics group of the Institute of Physics The post In food physics, connection and collaboration are ingredients for a thriving IOP community appeared first on Physics World .
The weirdness of quantum contextuality is not a bug – it’s a feature
Counterintuitive quantum property turns out to be the hidden backbone of fault-tolerant quantum computers The post The weirdness of quantum contextuality is not a bug – it’s a feature appeared first on Physics World .
AI could help human scientists pick promising research topics
Large language models flag up novel combinations of concepts in materials science The post AI could help human scientists pick promising research topics appeared first on Physics World .
Evidence for a ‘forbidden range’ of black hole masses emerges in gravitational wave observations
Stars in this range may form a long-predicted type of supernova instead The post Evidence for a ‘forbidden range’ of black hole masses emerges in gravitational wave observations appeared first on Physics World .
Oppenheimer unfiltered: rare recordings released to the public
Newly released audio interviews reveal a personal, reflective side of Robert Oppenheimer The post Oppenheimer unfiltered: rare recordings released to the public appeared first on Physics World .
The Physics World 2026 Particle and Nuclear Briefing is out now
Find out more about plans for the next major particle collider as well as careers in the nuclear industry The post The Physics World 2026 Particle and Nuclear Briefing is out now appeared first on Physics World .
Strain engineered single crystal silver films
A new epitaxial mechanism enables ultra-high quality Ag films on Cu substrates The post Strain engineered single crystal silver films appeared first on Physics World .
A new standard for p‑wave scattering theory
High‑precision loss measurements reveal orbital‑resolved p‑wave recombination in ultracold ⁶Li The post A new standard for p‑wave scattering theory appeared first on Physics World .
Darkness can travel faster than light
Discovery of superluminal correlations within 2D hexagonal boron nitride could advance super-resolution electron microscopy The post Darkness can travel faster than light appeared first on Physics World .
Coffee with a splash of physics: how to make the most out of your brew
With climate change impacting the world’s coffee supplies, can physics help you reduce waste by brewing smarter? Michael Allen investigates The post Coffee with a splash of physics: how to make the most out of your brew appeared first on Physics World .
Bat-inspired drone can navigate through dense fog and dodge obstacles
New low-power robot works using echolocation and could find applications in search and rescue missions in difficult-to-access spaces The post Bat-inspired drone can navigate through dense fog and dodge obstacles appeared first on Physics World .
Hyperuniformity can be altered by ‘weighting’ many-particle systems
Calculations reveal the richness of systems that have crystal-like and liquid-like properties The post Hyperuniformity can be altered by ‘weighting’ many-particle systems appeared first on Physics World .
Trading places: meet the physicists-turned-analysts who are driving the frontiers of finance
From academia to algorithms, physicists in quantitative finance explain how their careers evolved The post Trading places: meet the physicists-turned-analysts who are driving the frontiers of finance appeared first on Physics World .
Ask me anything: Gwenaëlle Lefeuvre ‘Not everyone is built to be a specialist and there is nothing wrong with that’
Gwenaëlle Lefeuvre is the network coordinator for Photonics Bretagne, an innovation hub supporting the photonics ecosystem in Brittany, France The post Ask me anything: Gwenaëlle Lefeuvre ‘Not everyone is built to be a specialist and there is nothing wrong with that’ appeared first on Physics World .
End-to-end dosimetry audit for SRS/SBRT: optional or mandatory at the beginning of the journey?
Join the audience for a live webinar at 2 p.m. BST/4 p.m. EEST on 17 June 2026 with RTsafe The post End-to-end dosimetry audit for SRS/SBRT: optional or mandatory at the beginning of the journey? appeared first on Physics World .
Newton’s law describes gravity on cosmological scales, galaxy clusters reveal
Observations appear to rule out MOND, but not everyone agrees The post Newton’s law describes gravity on cosmological scales, galaxy clusters reveal appeared first on Physics World .
Quiz of the week: at what temperature did researchers find a new critical point in water?
Have you been keeping up to date with physics news? Try our short quiz to find out The post Quiz of the week: at what temperature did researchers find a new critical point in water? appeared first on Physics World .
Study reveals the physics behind nature’s pointed tips
Mechanical wear thought to be behind the shape of tips, rather than an evolutionary mechanism The post Study reveals the physics behind nature’s pointed tips appeared first on Physics World .
Report highlights challenges and opportunities for UK medical physics
Community perspective report from the Institute of Physics examines ways to overcome the barriers to translating physics research into the medical market The post Report highlights challenges and opportunities for UK medical physics appeared first on Physics World .
Tantala 3D integrated circuits deliver a rainbow of laser light
Devices could help miniaturize laser-based technologies The post Tantala 3D integrated circuits deliver a rainbow of laser light appeared first on Physics World .
Word wave puzzle no.3
Can you work out the word in this puzzle? The post Word wave puzzle no.3 appeared first on Physics World .
Quantum sensors benefit from miniaturized ultrahigh vacuum
Florence Concepcion of Aquark Technologies is our podcast guest The post Quantum sensors benefit from miniaturized ultrahigh vacuum appeared first on Physics World .
The dirtiest words in fusion and fission
Back-to-back events focusing on different forms of nuclear energy reveal sharp differences in mood as well as language taboos, as Margaret Harris reports The post The dirtiest words in fusion and fission appeared first on Physics World .
Researchers express ‘grave concern’ over attacks on Iranian institutions and science
Almost 1400 people have signed an open letter calling on the international community to “defend academic life” The post Researchers express ‘grave concern’ over attacks on Iranian institutions and science appeared first on Physics World .
Why patents are so vital for the quantum economy
Mark Saunders explains why intellectual property is crucial for quantum technology The post Why patents are so vital for the quantum economy appeared first on Physics World .
Long range attraction between like charged particles
Direct measurements show that electrosolvation forces can bring particles together and holds them in long-lived bound states The post Long range attraction between like charged particles appeared first on Physics World .
Hidden polarization unlocks non-volatile Hall switching
Bilayer materials with layer‑locked Berry curvature dipoles can toggle their nonlinear Hall response under an applied gate field, offering a pathway to new nonlinear quantum devices The post Hidden polarization unlocks non-volatile Hall switching appeared first on Physics World .
Shining a light on central African physics
Victoria Merriman reports back from a Global Physics Summit satellite event in Dschang, Cameroon The post Shining a light on central African physics appeared first on Physics World .
Meta-design: language models generate novel quantum experiments
Researchers stretch the limits of how far artificial intelligence can contribute to scientific discovery The post Meta-design: language models generate novel quantum experiments appeared first on Physics World .
Scientists find a new critical point in supercooled water
X-ray experiments provide further evidence that water exists in two distinct phases The post Scientists find a new critical point in supercooled water appeared first on Physics World .
Ask me anything: Ian Griffiths – ‘While changing jobs is a daunting task, it has always been worthwhile’
Career tips from Ian Griffiths – a sales executive at microscope and spectrometer provider JEOL UK The post Ask me anything: Ian Griffiths – ‘While changing jobs is a daunting task, it has always been worthwhile’ appeared first on Physics World .
Multiplexed PET paves the way towards biologically individualized radiotherapy
PET scans that simultaneously image more than one radiotracer could revolutionize oncology The post Multiplexed PET paves the way towards biologically individualized radiotherapy appeared first on Physics World .
Quiz of the week: how many galaxies and quasars are in the biggest high-res 3D map of our universe?
Have you been keeping up to date with physics news? Try our short quiz to find out The post Quiz of the week: how many galaxies and quasars are in the biggest high-res 3D map of our universe? appeared first on Physics World .
Dark energy survey unveils the largest 3D map of the universe
The work involved mapping more than 47 million galaxies and quasars over a five-year period The post Dark energy survey unveils the largest 3D map of the universe appeared first on Physics World .
STEM stock rising in quantitative finance
Find out what it’s like working for options trading firm Susquehanna The post STEM stock rising in quantitative finance appeared first on Physics World .
Memristive synapses could reduce AI energy consumption
Hafnium-oxide based nanomaterial mimics the mechanisms of the human brain The post Memristive synapses could reduce AI energy consumption appeared first on Physics World .
Word flower puzzle no. 3
How many words can you find in this puzzle? The post Word flower puzzle no. 3 appeared first on Physics World .
Collisional quantum gates created using fermionic atoms
Architectures could support quantum-chemistry simulations The post Collisional quantum gates created using fermionic atoms appeared first on Physics World .
Atomic-scale devices and quantum platforms
Join the audience for a live webinar on 13 May 2026 sponsored by IOP Publishing's journal, Nano Futures The post Atomic-scale devices and quantum platforms appeared first on Physics World .
Proteins on manuscript reveal how Renaissance medicines were made
Our podcast guest develops technologies for proteomics The post Proteins on manuscript reveal how Renaissance medicines were made appeared first on Physics World .
Daily QA 4 Pro redefines machine quality assurance for next-generation radiotherapy
All-in-one QA platform provides an independent, interpretable alternative to vendor black-box QA The post Daily QA 4 Pro redefines machine quality assurance for next-generation radiotherapy appeared first on Physics World .
India’s first fast-breeder nuclear reactor achieves criticality
Milestone marks the start of the second-stage of India’s nuclear programme The post India’s first fast-breeder nuclear reactor achieves criticality appeared first on Physics World .
Epitaxial Si/SiGe multilayers for novel logic and memory devices
Discover the exciting world of epitaxial growth in view of advanced CMOS and 3D DRAM The post Epitaxial Si/SiGe multilayers for novel logic and memory devices appeared first on Physics World .
Ferroelectric devices push reservoir computing forward
By pairing a ferroelectric capacitor with a linear capacitor, researchers create a power‑efficient device with tuneable memory and strong nonlinear responses The post Ferroelectric devices push reservoir computing forward appeared first on Physics World .
What happens when a Bose–Einstein condensate becomes turbulent?
New research from the Université Côte d’Azur, CNRS, Institut de Physique de Nice, shows how Bose–Einstein condensates (BECs) become turbulent when driven out-of-equilibrium at small scales The post What happens when a Bose–Einstein condensate becomes turbulent? appeared first on Physics World .
Science and standards: a comprehensive guide to radiological protection
New book provides an essential guide to the science, regulatory landscape and real world practice of radiological protection The post Science and standards: a comprehensive guide to radiological protection appeared first on Physics World .
Lure of the black hole: from science to art
An excerpt from art historian and author Lynn Gamwell ’s book Conjuring the Void: the Art of Black Holes The post Lure of the black hole: from science to art appeared first on Physics World .
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research ‘deeply embedded’ in Russia’s military efforts, states report
JINR maintains links with almost 700 research centres and universities in 60 countries The post Joint Institute for Nuclear Research ‘deeply embedded’ in Russia’s military efforts, states report appeared first on Physics World .
Michael Frayn on Copenhagen: ‘When I wrote it, I didn’t think it would even be staged’
Chris Sinclair talks to Michael Frayn about a new revival of his classic science play Copenhagen The post Michael Frayn on <em>Copenhagen</em>: ‘When I wrote it, I didn’t think it would even be staged’ appeared first on Physics World .
Gauge theory could give quantum error correction a boost
Concept from theoretical physics could reduce qubit requirements The post Gauge theory could give quantum error correction a boost appeared first on Physics World .
How pictures can help school students learn quantum physics
Muhammad Sabieh Anwar describes a new way to engage students in quantum physics The post How pictures can help school students learn quantum physics appeared first on Physics World .
Laser-driven free electron laser runs for more than eight hours
Laser stabilization system boosts quality of electron bunches The post Laser-driven free electron laser runs for more than eight hours appeared first on Physics World .
Stanford Medicine unveils world’s first ultracompact proton therapy facility
Combining the industry’s most compact cyclotron with an upright positioning system creates a proton therapy system small enough to fit into a linac vault The post Stanford Medicine unveils world’s first ultracompact proton therapy facility appeared first on Physics World .
Have you published a disruptive paper? New machine-learning tool helps you check
The tool could be used to spur transformative breakthroughs The post Have you published a disruptive paper? New machine-learning tool helps you check appeared first on Physics World .
Backing winners in deep tech: physicist and venture capitalist Alexandra Vidyuk
Our podcast guest began her career with a BSc in applied mathematics and physics The post Backing winners in deep tech: physicist and venture capitalist Alexandra Vidyuk appeared first on Physics World .
Word wave puzzle no.2
Can you guess the physics-related word in this puzzle? The post Word wave puzzle no.2 appeared first on Physics World .
Advent Research Materials wordsearch
Try to find all the materials in this fiendish word search The post Advent Research Materials wordsearch appeared first on Physics World .
Want to make a peptide material go from soft to stiff? Just add water
Discovery could facilitate the large-scale fabrication of materials that adapt to changing conditions The post Want to make a peptide material go from soft to stiff? Just add water appeared first on Physics World .
The dark heart of the lithium-ion battery revolution
James Dacey reviews The Elements of Power: a Story of War, Technology and the Dirtiest Supply Chain on Earth by Nicolas Niarchos The post The dark heart of the lithium-ion battery revolution appeared first on Physics World .
A new explanation for negative thermal expansion
Revealing how copper atoms shift under heat offers a blueprint for engineering materials with precisely controlled expansion The post A new explanation for negative thermal expansion appeared first on Physics World .
How topological surfaces strengthen magnetism
Topological surface states are found to mediate a strong, non‑oscillatory interaction that aligns magnetic moments and enhances ferromagnetic order The post How topological surfaces strengthen magnetism appeared first on Physics World .
‘Nano-aquariums’ deliver atomic-resolution imaging
Transmission electron microscopy probes solid–liquid interfaces The post ‘Nano-aquariums’ deliver atomic-resolution imaging appeared first on Physics World .
Pollen dispersion study offers hope for hay fever sufferers
Studying how pollen is dispersed from trees when the wind blows could help urban planners mitigate future exposure to airborne pollen grains The post Pollen dispersion study offers hope for hay fever sufferers appeared first on Physics World .
Stoichiometric iron telluride is a superconductor: magnetic mystery is solved
Antiferromagnetism is caused by excess iron The post Stoichiometric iron telluride is a superconductor: magnetic mystery is solved appeared first on Physics World .
Gravitational effects could shed more light on the Hubble tension
Two new ways to measure the Hubble constant The post Gravitational effects could shed more light on the Hubble tension appeared first on Physics World .
Quiz of the week: how long will NASA’s Artemis II mission to the Moon last?
Have you been keeping up to date with physics news? Try our short quiz to find out The post Quiz of the week: how long will NASA’s Artemis II mission to the Moon last? appeared first on Physics World .
Biomedical optics play crucial roles across medicine
Medical physicist, inventor and entrepreneur Brian Pogue is our podcast guest The post Biomedical optics play crucial roles across medicine appeared first on Physics World .
NASA launches crewed Artemis II mission to the Moon
Craft will conduct a flyby of the Moon before returning to Earth The post NASA launches crewed Artemis II mission to the Moon appeared first on Physics World .
Word flower puzzle no. 2
How many words can you find in this puzzle? The post Word flower puzzle no. 2 appeared first on Physics World .
Trapped ion quantum technology gets smaller
Portable device could find applications in quantum computing and optical clocks The post Trapped ion quantum technology gets smaller appeared first on Physics World .
Counting photons could redefine the future of CT imaging
Advanced photon-counting detectors could transform clinical imaging The post Counting photons could redefine the future of CT imaging appeared first on Physics World .
Invisible force of nature: what the wind does for us
Kate Ravilious reviews The Breath of the Gods: the History and Future of the Wind by Simon Winchester The post Invisible force of nature: what the wind does for us appeared first on Physics World .
The mathematics of quantum entanglement
A team of researchers from Poland have developed new mathematical methods that could help enable better control of quantum entanglement and teleportation experiments The post The mathematics of quantum entanglement appeared first on Physics World .
Revealing the magic in hybrid quantum systems
Quantum technologies rely on more than just entanglement. Another, less well-known ingredient is non-stabiliserness, often called magic The post Revealing the magic in hybrid quantum systems appeared first on Physics World .
Perseverance finds evidence for an ancient river delta on Mars
New analyses of the Jezero impact crater reveal signs of flowing water The post Perseverance finds evidence for an ancient river delta on Mars appeared first on Physics World .
Shock as CERN antiproton lorry vanishes in staff car park
Truck was used last month to transport 92 antiprotons around CERN The post Shock as CERN antiproton lorry vanishes in staff car park appeared first on Physics World .
Exploring the astrophysics behind Project Hail Mary
Author Andy Weir and astrophysicist Becky Smethurst unpack the physics in the new Hollywood space epic The post Exploring the astrophysics behind <em>Project Hail Mary</em> appeared first on Physics World .
From the blackboard to the backbenches: how physics teacher Dave Robertson became an MP
Matin Durrani talks to Dave Robertson, a politician who used to be a physics teacher The post From the blackboard to the backbenches: how physics teacher Dave Robertson became an MP appeared first on Physics World .
Miniature magnets break field strength record
New coiled device could rival expensive magnet facilities, say scientists The post Miniature magnets break field strength record appeared first on Physics World .
Magnetic microrobot swarm moves objects with water
Microrobots harness fluidic torque to move millimetre-sized objects without physical contact The post Magnetic microrobot swarm moves objects with water appeared first on Physics World .
Why mentorship is vital for the future of physics
Honor Powrie explains why giving back through mentorship is so valuable The post Why mentorship is vital for the future of physics appeared first on Physics World .
Where do thunderstorms form?
Soil moisture and wind patterns are important, reveals new study The post Where do thunderstorms form? appeared first on Physics World .
Researchers from China dominate IOPP outstanding reviewer awards
Some 1621 individuals from 74 countries have been honoured The post Researchers from China dominate IOPP outstanding reviewer awards appeared first on Physics World .
Quiz of the week: how many antiprotons did CERN transport by truck?
Have you been keeping up to date with physics news? Try our short quiz to find out The post Quiz of the week: how many antiprotons did CERN transport by truck? appeared first on Physics World .
Magnetic friction defies centuries-old law
Sensing and programmable metamaterials could benefit from discovery The post Magnetic friction defies centuries-old law appeared first on Physics World .
Word wave puzzle no.1
Try out our new word finder game today The post Word wave puzzle no.1 appeared first on Physics World .
How IOP Publishing cut its carbon footprint by 36% since 2020
The company’s sustainability lead Liz Martin is our podcast guest The post How IOP Publishing cut its carbon footprint by 36% since 2020 appeared first on Physics World .
Many-body effects at the world’s largest physics conference
A personal reflection on the Global Physics Summit – from artificial intelligence to ultracold atoms The post Many-body effects at the world’s largest physics conference appeared first on Physics World .
Pressure quench increases superconducting transition temperature
New protocol could lead to ambient-pressure room-temperature superconductivity The post Pressure quench increases superconducting transition temperature appeared first on Physics World .
Researchers at CERN transport antiprotons by truck in world‑first experiment
A cloud of 92 antiprotons have been on a journey around CERN’s campus The post Researchers at CERN transport antiprotons by truck in world‑first experiment appeared first on Physics World .
Heavier cousin of the proton discovered at the LHC
LHCb spots elusive particle in just one year of data The post Heavier cousin of the proton discovered at the LHC appeared first on Physics World .
Diamond films cool down electronics precisely where needed
Patterned diamond films could extend the lifespan of electronic devices by removing unwanted heat The post Diamond films cool down electronics precisely where needed appeared first on Physics World .
Superconductivity’s new contender
Doubly charged excitons in transition‑metal dichalcogenide bilayers may unlock an entirely new route to friction‑free charge flow The post Superconductivity’s new contender appeared first on Physics World .
A single theory for complicated quantum systems
A unified field‑theoretic framework models open quantum spins across all coupling and memory regimes The post A single theory for complicated quantum systems appeared first on Physics World .
Sunken nuclear submarine is leaking radioactive material intermittently
Little evidence of radionuclide accumulation in vessel's surrounding environment The post Sunken nuclear submarine is leaking radioactive material intermittently appeared first on Physics World .
Electrosolvation force can act over long distances
Attractive force between a pair of like-charged colloidal particles is measured The post Electrosolvation force can act over long distances appeared first on Physics World .
Spectroscopic OCT plus AI detects high-risk plaque in coronary arteries
Artificial intelligence-based optical coherence tomography could improve long-term management of patients with coronary artery disease The post Spectroscopic OCT plus AI detects high-risk plaque in coronary arteries appeared first on Physics World .
Rocket re-entry pollutes the upper atmosphere
Lidar measurements have detected a plume of lithium created by falling space debris from a rocket stage The post Rocket re-entry pollutes the upper atmosphere appeared first on Physics World .
Academic collaboration with industry is no longer optional – it is now essential
Mark Procter outlines his advice for academics working with scientists in industry The post Academic collaboration with industry is no longer optional – it is now essential appeared first on Physics World .
Could lightning occur on Mars?
MAVEN probe captures signature of a "whistler" The post Could lightning occur on Mars? appeared first on Physics World .
Is ‘vibe physics’ the future?
Scientists discuss whether AI could surpass human contributions to physics by 2035 The post Is ‘vibe physics’ the future? appeared first on Physics World .
Extracting entropy information from quantum dots
New work could help optimize quantum memories and information processing The post Extracting entropy information from quantum dots appeared first on Physics World .
Rechargeable liquid solar battery stores sunlight in molecules
A new bio-inspired material has a record-breaking energy density and outperforms lithium-ion batteries The post Rechargeable liquid solar battery stores sunlight in molecules appeared first on Physics World .
The coming hurricane: early-career physicists and the crisis in American science
Parallel sessions at the American Physical Society’s Global Physics Summit reveal a stark divide The post The coming hurricane: early-career physicists and the crisis in American science appeared first on Physics World .
From the classroom to the committee room: Dave Robertson MP on politics and physics
British politician talks about the importance of physicists and physics education The post From the classroom to the committee room: Dave Robertson MP on politics and physics appeared first on Physics World .
Geometry induces chirality in nickel – and magnons flow
Twisted nickel nanotubes use shape as the source of asymmetry The post Geometry induces chirality in nickel – and magnons flow appeared first on Physics World .
Fluid flow: how heat can move from cooler to warmer regions
New work could help design electronic devices in which heat can be guided in certain directions, minimizing heat loss The post Fluid flow: how heat can move from cooler to warmer regions appeared first on Physics World .
Surface contamination holds the key to a static electricity mystery
Carbon-rich “schmutz” determines how charge moves between objects made from identical insulating oxides The post Surface contamination holds the key to a static electricity mystery appeared first on Physics World .
Quantum physicists Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard win $1m Turing Award
Duo bag award often described as the “Nobel Prize in Computing” The post Quantum physicists Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard win $1m Turing Award appeared first on Physics World .
Superfluid plasmon appears in a two-dimensional superconductor
New finding could advance our understanding of high-temperature superconductors The post Superfluid plasmon appears in a two-dimensional superconductor appeared first on Physics World .
Will the demise of the US penny damage science education?
Robert P Crease wonders what the death of the US penny will do to how we teach and learn science The post Will the demise of the US penny damage science education? appeared first on Physics World .
Revealing hidden orbital topology in light-element materials
Phosphorene hosts an orbital Chern insulator with an experimentally distinct orbital Hall effect The post Revealing hidden orbital topology in light-element materials appeared first on Physics World .
Decoding the impact of sudden shocks: A new predictive framework for climate and complex systems
Accurately predicting how a system responds to sudden changes is a major challenge across fields like climate science, finance, and epidemiology. Now, a team of researchers has developed a powerful new mathematical framework to do just that, using a generalized linear response theory. The post Decoding the impact of sudden shocks: A new predictive framework for climate and complex systems appeared first on Physics World .
Love, Tito’s: vodka maker funds physics research
Texas distiller has donated tens of millions of dollars to scientific research The post Love, Tito’s: vodka maker funds physics research appeared first on Physics World .
A rubbish challenge: how do we dump space junk?
Katherine Courtney and Alice Gorman talk about the danger of space debris and what we need to do about it The post A rubbish challenge: how do we dump space junk? appeared first on Physics World .
International scientists head into the fast-lane of Denmark’s burgeoning quantum ecosystem
Ambition and international talent converge as Denmark scales up in quantum science The post International scientists head into the fast-lane of Denmark’s burgeoning quantum ecosystem appeared first on Physics World .
At low exciton density, a superfluid suddenly stops flowing
Physicists say they may have observed a supersolid phase in a superfluid The post At low exciton density, a superfluid suddenly stops flowing appeared first on Physics World .
Wanted: an electrical grid that runs on 100% renewable energy
Global conflicts are making renewable energy more attractive, but an all-renewable grid will require solving physics problems as well as political and economic ones The post Wanted: an electrical grid that runs on 100% renewable energy appeared first on Physics World .
Ask me anything: Giannis Zacharakis – ‘The ability to pursue questions that genuinely interest you is a privilege’
Giannis Zacharakis is a biophotonics and biomedical imaging researcher and CEO of the precision photonics spin-off Kymatonics The post Ask me anything: Giannis Zacharakis – ‘The ability to pursue questions that genuinely interest you is a privilege’ appeared first on Physics World .
Single metasurface could generate record numbers of trapped neutral atoms
Technique boosts prospects for building quantum computers with more than 100,000 qubits The post Single metasurface could generate record numbers of trapped neutral atoms appeared first on Physics World .
Physicists demonstrate long-predicted exotic magnetic phases in 2D material
Observations of how magnetism behaves in atomically thin materials could pave the way for new generations of ultracompact magnetic technologies The post Physicists demonstrate long-predicted exotic magnetic phases in 2D material appeared first on Physics World .
Inside the world’s particle‑physics labs: Global Physics Photowalk 2025 winners revealed
This is the fifth international photowalk following events held in 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2018 The post Inside the world’s particle‑physics labs: Global Physics Photowalk 2025 winners revealed appeared first on Physics World .
Stripes of Enceladus: a jigsaw puzzle
Can you reconstruct the astrophysics image we’ve pulled apart? The post Stripes of Enceladus: a jigsaw puzzle appeared first on Physics World .
Self-healing materials could make automobile parts last over 100 years
Scientists have created a material with the ability to repeatedly and autonomously repair cracks The post Self-healing materials could make automobile parts last over 100 years appeared first on Physics World .
