Features
Thought provoking articles from physics.org, putting a different spin on physics.
Sci-Art: The final frontier
02/06/2011
A chair in space, the unexpected beauty of a magnetic field and the Sun uncut - here's what happens when art meets science.
Video games reloaded
14/04/2011
Why researchers are turning to consumer electronics for a quick fix.
Particle accelerators to the rescue
15/03/2011
Forget about finding the Higgs boson. Here's how particle accelerators can fight cancer, create safer nuclear power and reveal the secrets of tasty chocolate.
CSI: Geophysics
01/02/2011
If you came across someone burying dead bodies in a field, you’d be right to call the police. Unless the grave digger in question was a forensic geophysics researcher.
Light pollution - does anyone care?
22/12/2010
Twinkling city lights make fantastic postcards, but they are spoiling a much greater spectacle: the night sky.
Hello nano
25/10/2010
Nanotechnology could enhance your tennis racket or even stop your socks from smelling. Laurie Winkless explains all.
The physics.org web awards
26/08/2010
Dendronautics - A bird's eye view
24/08/2010
Why airships could be the next big thing for rainforest canopy exploration.
Diamond Light Source - A researcher's best friend
19/07/2010
Now in its fourth year of operation, Diamond is more than worth its weight in gold.
Laser pest control
12/05/2010
Ever dream of shooting down annoying mosquitoes with a laser gun? With the Photonic Fence, you can.