Read article 'PHYSTAT-LHC combines statistics and discovery'
With the LHC due to start running next year, the PHYSTAT-LHC workshop on Statistical Issues for LHC Physics provided a timely opportunity to discuss the statistical techniques to be used in the variou...
Read article 'NSF selects Homestake for deep lab site'
The US National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected a proposal to produce a technical design for a deep underground science and engineering laboratory (DUSEL) at the former Homestake gold mine near ...
Read article 'Theory in the computer age'
Some years ago, it was customary to divide work in the exact sciences of physics, chemistry and biology into three categories: experimental, theoretical and computational.
Read article 'Power and prejudice: women in physics'
Marianne Johansen goes in search of facts about an emotive issue.
Read article 'A new challenge for particle physics'
TRIUMF's new director Nigel Lockyer looks to the future of co-operation in particle physics, and Canada's role in this increasingly global adventure.
Read article 'Viewpoint'
Six secrets of successful institutes Mike Lazaridis, co-founder of the company behind the BlackBerry, explains how he has applied business strategy to establish a world-class theoretical-physics inst...
Read article 'Nuclear science hits new frontiers'
C Konrad Gelbke argues that nuclear science has a bright future thanks to the possibilities being opened in particular by the exploration of rare isotopes.
Read article 'PHYSTAT tackles the significance problem'
When analysing data from particle-physics experiments, the best statistical techniques can produce a better quality result. Given that statistical computations are not expensive, while accelerators an...
Read article 'Paris hosts research and innovation expo'
From 8-11 June, the 2nd European Research and Innovation Exhibition, being held at Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre in Paris will open its doors to the public.
Read article 'High schools focus on the extreme universe'
James Pinfold reports on the large number of projects that are forging a connection between research in ultra-high-energy cosmic rays and practical scientific experience in schools.
