Read article 'Viewpoint'
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...
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Read article 'Nuclear science hits new frontiers'
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 'Particle physics and the press'
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'
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'
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'
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'
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'
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'
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'
In need of the human touch
Software development is more than engineering and still needs the human factor to be successful, says Federico Carminati.
