DIY physics: using open-source hardware to equip your lab
The growth in “open-science hardware”, which is letting scientists in developing nations get their hands on cost-effective hi-tech equipment, is this month’s cover story by science writer Rachel Brazil. The issue also looks at how measurements of ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays are testing our understanding of high-energy physics, as well as how analogue systems are shedding light on monopoles and black holes. Elsewhere, discover our tips to create a fulfilling career and don’t miss our reviews of two great new biopics: one of actor-turned-scientist Hedy Lamarr and the other of Pakistani Nobel laureate Abdus Salam.
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