To kick off the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, we highlight recent progress in the use of quantum simulators to tackle problems in high-energy physics and cosmology.

Living organisms and soft materials pose specific challenges to metrology, as Pavao Andričević and Hüsnü Aslan explain.

From soft matter models to plasma generation, physics offers a wide array of tools to optimize the way we prepare and preserve our food.

Cristina Arimany-Nardi, Isabel Marques de Oliveira and Teresa Sanchis from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia tell Nature Physics about their strategy to promote environmentally friendly practices in research, administration and on the way to work.

90 years after the first production of radioactive isotopes, it’s time for the next phase of discoveries.

When it comes to baking recipes, the quantities of ingredients are one of the pillars of success. Karen Mudryk explores the intricacies of measurements in the kitchen.

The 2024 Nobel prize for Physics was awarded for foundational contributions to the development of artificial neural networks. The award reflects a shift in how we understand boundaries between scientific fields — or whether such boundaries are still useful at all.

Twinkle, twinkle little star, tell me just how far you are. Richard I. Anderson discusses standard candles and their applications.

Adapting an experimental tool for use in a new field can be as powerful as inventing a new technique.

The Fisher information imposes a fundamental limit on the precision with which an unknown parameter can be estimated from noisy data, as Dorian Bouchet explains.

PhD students can face many challenges, such as a lack of confidence in their newly acquired skills or the uncertainty about which career path to choose. We highlight some ways to empower students in their doctoral journey.

Measurements pervade winemaking, from the size of vineyards to the taste in your mouth. Stefanie Reichert gives us the tour.

In light of the recent Olympic and upcoming Paralympic Summer Games in Paris, we take a closer look at the physics of sports and how it helps athletes improve their performance.