Read article: New views of the Moon
New views of the Moon
In July 1969 Neil Armstrong took man's first steps on another world, yet 30 years on, the Moon still holds many mysteries that we are only just beginning to unravel
Read article: New views of the Moon
Read article: Biomedical optics
Biomedical optics
Recent advances in lasers, optics and information technology will make biomedical imaging faster and cheaper, and will also reduce the need for surgery
Read article: How are galaxies made?
How are galaxies made?
Galaxies have been forming since the universe was less than 10% of its current age – as supercomputer simulations predict and observations have confirmed
Read article: Flutter and tumble in fluids
Flutter and tumble in fluids
Recent experiments in fluid mechanics are shedding light on the intricate motion displayed by non-spherical objects as they fall, a problem that has puzzled physicists for centuries
Read article: Quantum solitons
Quantum solitons
Two of the most remarkable properties of light – squeezing and solitons – are being combined in a new generation of experiments that could revolutionize optics and communications
Read article: Mutual attractions: physics and finance
Mutual attractions: physics and finance
The international financial markets are proving profitable for physicists who can apply techniques from theoretical and statistical physics to the complex dynamics of financial products
Read article: John Bell and the most profound discovery of science
John Bell and the most profound discovery of science
Andrew Whitaker on how John Bell investigated quantum theory in the greatest depth and established what it can tell us about the fundamental nature of the physical world
Read article: Nonlinearity in the heart
Nonlinearity in the heart
Nonlinear wave dynamics can help to explain what happens to the heart during an irregularity of the heartbeat known as a cardiac arrhythmia
Read article: Optical data storage
Optical data storage
Companies are continuing to build on the tremendous success of the compact disc by developing systems that could eventually replace the traditional video recorder
Read article: Single-electron transistors
Single-electron transistors
Researchers are building new transistors that actively exploit the quantum properties of electrons
