In his winning entry to the inaugural Physics World science-communication award, Liujun Zou explains why basic science is vital for China
While sexual harassment is finally being taken seriously within institutions, Emma Chapman says that more needs to be done
Andrew Robinson reviews Isaac Newton: the Asshole Who Reinvented the Universe by Florian Freistetter
Margaret Harris reviews The Cryotron Files: the Strange Death of a Pioneering Cold War Computer Scientist by Iain Dey and Douglas Buck
Robert P Crease explains why philosophers are fascinated by the redefinition of SI units
Graham Jones talks to physicist David Deutsch, film-maker Olga Osario, and academic-turned-novelist Gianfranco D'Anna about the use of science in fiction
Physicists grapple with philosophy far more often than you might think, explains Robert P Crease
Robert P Crease reveals the best metaphors for physics sent by Physics World readers
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2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the periodic table of chemical elements
Explore the history of the periodic table, the mysteries of 'Oumuamua and materials that can structure vehicles and power them too
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We're happy to announce the winners of our festive physics-jumper competition
A diverse menu of innovative physical techniques are used to analyse food products and their constituent materials
Journalists discuss a physics-inspired art exhibit and the week’s research highlights
Physics World journalists discuss careers in physics
Samuel Poincloux explores the mechanics of clothing
Most physicists don't start their PhDs by watching YouTube videos. But that's what Samuel Poincloux did to begin investigating the physics of knitted fabrics
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In today's uncertain times, our editors try to predict what will happen in the scientific world in 2019
Everyone loves a great firework display, especially when it's New Year's Eve. Pierre Thebault explains the physics of fireworks and describes how pryrotechnicians are improv...
A special illustration, drawn by physicist and artist Clifford V Johnson to celebrate 30 years of Physics World
We revisit the physics behind the perfect pizza, an Earth made of blueberries and much more
