What’s the matter with condensed matter? How we can communicate the excitement of solid-state physics
Solid-state physics has transformed our daily lives – and with so much exciting research in quantum computation and graphene-based devices, it’ll continue to do so for decades to come. So why is there so little public engagement and outreach centred on condensed-matter physics? James Kakalios thinks he knows why – and calls for physicists to do more to big up this vital subject. Also in this issue, read about new work suggesting that tectonic shifts came after life began on Earth and find out which of your physics skills are most sought after in the workplace.
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