Read article: Complex numbers are essential in quantum theory, experiments reveal
Complex numbers are essential in quantum theory, experiments reveal
Imaginary numbers are more that just a mathematical convenience
Read article: Complex numbers are essential in quantum theory, experiments reveal
Read article: Theory of non-reciprocal flow could lead to new quantum devices
Theory of non-reciprocal flow could lead to new quantum devices
Synthetic magnetic fields control flow around quantum trimers
Read article: Spacecraft in a ‘warp bubble’ could travel faster than light, claims physicist
Spacecraft in a ‘warp bubble’ could travel faster than light, claims physicist
Soliton scheme needs vast amounts of energy
Read article: Fundamental constants set upper limit for the speed of sound
Fundamental constants set upper limit for the speed of sound
Simple yet “eye-catching” formula agrees with experimental results
Read article: 3D microscopy reveals how human sperm swim
3D microscopy reveals how human sperm swim
Researchers find that sperm swim in corkscrew motions to compensate for the asymmetry in their tails
Read article: The physics of public opinion
The physics of public opinion
Ever wonder how the public mood can change suddenly? Rachel Brazil investigates how physicists try to predict shifting opinions using physical laws
Read article: A mathematical mindset: Graham Farmelo sings the praises of string theory
A mathematical mindset: Graham Farmelo sings the praises of string theory
Matin Durrani reviews The Universe Speaks in Numbers: How Modern Maths Reveals Nature’s Deepest Secrets by Graham Farmelo
Read article: Breakthrough prize criticized for rewarding ‘failed ideas’
Breakthrough prize criticized for rewarding ‘failed ideas’
A $3m Special Breakthrough Prize has been awarded to the theory of supergravity but some say that high-profile prizes should not be given to work that is groundless in experiment
Read article: Solve for X
Solve for X
Ian Randall reviews All of Physics (Almost) in 15 Equations by Bruno Mansoulié
Read article: Language learning in children is like a phase transition
Language learning in children is like a phase transition
The ability that small children suddenly acquire to form complex sentences can be explained by the physics of statistical mechanics
