Physics

The cataclysmic explosions of dying stars can help us unlock grand mysteries of the universe. So we’re priming our detection tools to make the most of the next one we get

Spinal cord damage breaks the connection between the brain and the body, but new carbon fibre electrodes may help bridge this gap and offer an all-new treatment for paralysis

Once thought undetectable, huge underground experiments are unlocking the nature of ghostly particles called neutrinos, which could be the key to a deeper understanding of what is happening inside the Sun

To celebrate the Year of Quantum, a physicist explains why this ‘spooky’ science is destined to become even more important in every area of our lives

The South Pole Telescope has mapped our skies in more detail than ever before, strengthening our understanding of dark energy and the expansion of our universe

How fast does Santa actually have to travel to get presents to the kids of the world? Physics has some of the answers – but the rest is pure magic

A major obstacle to quantum computing has been overcome by modifying a common industrial method to create large arrays of single atoms in a silicon chip

To mark International Women’s Day, a chemist and a physicist discuss the challenges of careers in male-dominated fields and the women who inspire them

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, let’s recognise that science has an image problem and fix it

A new diamond voltage imaging microscope will give us more insight into the neural micro-circuitry that runs our brains