We may finally know how blazars act as cosmic particle accelerators

23 November 2022

Supermassive black holes that beam powerful jets of matter towards Earth, known as blazars, accelerate particles to extraordinarily high energies – and astronomers have finally figured out how

Are all living things linked with each other?

9 November 2022

Carlo Rovelli interview: "Reality is not things, but connections"

13 October 2022

Inspired by the art of Cornelia Parker, physicist Carlo Rovelli explains the idea of relational quantum mechanics - and how it could resolve some key problems concerning the nature of reality.

A new place for consciousness in our understanding of the universe

30 March 2022

To make sense of mysteries like quantum mechanics and the passage of time, theorists are trying to reformulate physics to include subjective experience as a physical constituent of the world

Cosmogramma review: An eclectic mix of sci-fi and cosmic horror tales

10 November 2021

An exciting collection of short stories by Courttia Newland covers a lot of interesting ground, finds Robyn Chowdhury

Carlo Rovelli’s rebellious past and how it made him a better scientist

3 June 2021

Physicist Carlo Rovelli has made pioneering contributions to the science of quantum theory and consciousness. Our exclusive short film "The Meaning of Meaning" reveals the man behind the ideas

Quantum theory equation is far from unacceptable

19 May 2021

Once a week I feel like Schrödinger's cat

14 April 2021

Taking a new view on quantum reality to task (1)

7 April 2021

#58: Covid good news; cold water swimming; quantum unreality

12 March 2021

This week: relief and joy for people in the US, with the news that those who’ve had two doses of vaccine will be allowed to meet up inside with friends and family. The team also discusses the exciting news about how the vaccine might help people with...