Edwin Cartlidge

Has a Hungarian physics lab found a fifth force of nature

Radioactive decay anomaly could imply a new fundamental force, theorists say.

Superconductivity record breaks under pressure

Everyday compound reported to conduct electricity without resistance at a record-high temperature, outstripping more exotic materials.

'Tantalizing' hints of room-temperature superconductivity

Doped graphite may superconduct at more than 100 ºC.

Fukushima maps identify radiation hot spots

Independent studies plot fallout from Japanese nuclear disaster.

The battle behind the periodic table’s latest additions

Four new elements were added in 2015 with great fanfare — but behind the scenes, some researchers complain the announcement was premature.Four new elements were added in 2015 with great fanfare — but behind the scenes, some researchers complain the announcement was premature.

Pope Francis pushes for action to limit climate change

The Pope warns of “grave consequences” from unchecked warming.

Historic Vatican meeting urges action on climate change

Religious leaders and scientists prepare declaration that global warming must be addressed to protect humanity.

Quantum bits get their first compression

Physicists show how to encode three quantum bits using just two.

Europe sets modest goals for space

European Space Agency sees flat funding for science but gears up for stronger ties with NASA on human spaceflight.

Nanoscale wires defy quantum predictions

Atomic electrical components conduct just like conventional wires, giving a new lease of life to Moores law.