Read article 'Particle physics and the press'
The media have a central role in telling the story of research in particle physics. We need to put aside our differences and keep our eyes on the big picture if we are to make the most of this vast re...
Read article 'A cosmic vision for world science'
James Pinfold considers how relatively low-cost experiments to study ultra-high-energy cosmic rays could bring developing countries into frontier research.
Read article 'The dark side of computing power'
Urs Hölzle from Google points out that while the performance of commodity computer clusters continues to increase, so does their electrical power consumption.
Read article 'When physics needs the public'
Herman White argues the case for public participation in the decision-making process for the International Linear Collider.
Read article 'Collaboration without borders'
Barry Barish asks how the particle-physics community can continue to foster its hallmark of fruitful international collaboration.
Read article 'Join the open-access revolution'
Ken Peach argues that particle physicists can lead the way in a paradigm shift in scientific publishing to give everyone free access to research results.
Read article 'When research meets commerce'
Bart Van de Vyver relates his experience of technology transfer when he left CERN to create a start-up company exploiting biotechnology research.
Read article 'In need of the human touch'
Software development is more than engineering and still needs the human factor to be successful, says Federico Carminati.
Read article 'A fundamental base for the future'
In 2005, more than ever, we must continue to nurture fundamental research if we are to sustain technology, argue Manjit Dosanjh and Hans Hoffmann.
Read article 'The shock of the known'
Simon Singh believes that the best way for scientists to interest the public may be to forget the unknown and amaze them with what they know.
