Orthodox quantum mechanics is empirically flawless, but founded on an awkward interface between quantum systems and classical probes. In this feature, Carlo Rovelli – himself the originator of the ...

New Frontiers in Science in the Era of AI arrives with a clear mission: to contextualise AI within the long arc of scientific thought and current research frontiers.

Enrique Rico Ortega and Sofia Vallecorsa explain how quantum computing will allow physicists to model complex dynamics, from black-hole evaporation to neutron-star interiors.

Quantum sensors have become important tools in low-energy particle physics. Michael Doser explores opportunities to exploit their unparalleled precision at higher energies.

Kanta Dihal explores why quantum mechanics captures the imagination of writers – and how ‘quantum culture’ affects the public understanding of science.

Mary K Gaillard, a key figure in the development of the Standard Model of particle physics, passed away on 23 May 2025.

The 16th International Workshop on Hadron Physics welcomed 135 physicists to the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Sandy Donnachie was renowned for his work on elastic and diffractive scattering. Credit: P V Landshoff Sandy Donnachie, a particle theorist and scientific leader, passed away on 7 April 2025. Born in ...

Escape to Elba Theorists and experimentalists found a valuable discussion forum at Higgs Pairs. Credit: L Brost Precise measurements of the Higgs self-coupling and its effects on the Higgs potential ...

The ISR unfolded its full potential under Fritz Ferger’s leadership. Credit: K Hubner Fritz Ferger, a multi-talented engineer who had a significant impact on the technical development and management ...

Fritz Caspers was kind and willing to help anyone who needed his support. Credit: V Caspers-Wüthrich Friedhelm “Fritz” Caspers, a master of beam cooling, passed away on 12 March 2025. Born in Bonn, ...

The takeaway from Helgoland 2025 was that the foundations of quantum mechanics, though strongly built on Helgoland 100 years ago, remain open to interpretation.