Read article 'The history of heavy ions'
Across a career that accompanied the emergence of heavy-ion physics at CERN, Hans Joachim Specht was often a decisive voice in shaping the experimental agenda and the institutional landscape in Europe...
Read article 'Ivan Todorov 1933–2025'
Ivan Todorov, theoretical physicist of outstanding academic achievements and a man of remarkable moral integrity, passed away on 14 February 2025.
Read article 'Jonathan L Rosner 1941–2025'
Jonathan L Rosner, a distinguished theoretical physicist and professor emeritus at the University of Chicago, passed away on 24 May 2025.
Read article 'César Gómez 1954–2025'
César Gómez, whose deep contributions to gauge theory and quantum gravity were matched by his scientific leadership, passed away on 7 April 2025.
Read article 'Quantum culture'
Kanta Dihal explores why quantum mechanics captures the imagination of writers – and how ‘quantum culture’ affects the public understanding of science.
Read article 'A scientist in sales'
Massimiliano Pindo discusses opportunities for high-energy physicists in marketing and sales.
Read article 'Mary K Gaillard 1939–2025'
Mary K Gaillard, a key figure in the development of the Standard Model of particle physics, passed away on 23 May 2025.
Read article 'Fritz Caspers 1950–2025'
Friedhelm “Fritz” Caspers, a master of beam cooling, passed away on 12 March 2025.
Read article 'Sandy Donnachie 1936–2025'
A particle theorist and scientific leader.
Read article 'Fritz A Ferger 1933–2025'
A multi-talented engineer who had a significant impact on the technical development and management of CERN.
