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A spat over scientific advice to government underlines, yet again, the need for better engagement with science across the population.

Peer review is the cornerstone of scientific publishing. But it isn't always clear exactly what Nature Physics expects of its referees — let us explain.

As worldwide festivals attest, science can look good on celluloid.

'Fun' science may grab summer headlines, but only the real thing has a lasting effect.

Public trust in science is vital. But how do we ensure trust without imposing authority?

Welcome to J-PARC, Japan's new accelerator facility.

No more presubmission enquiries — please send us your full manuscript.

Fraud in science is difficult to spot immediately, but, as high-profile cases show, it does get found out. Tackling plagiarism is at least becoming an easier fight.

It's tempting to look back, but there's so much more to come.

Nature Physics now requires a statement of authors' contributions to a paper.

It is fifty years since science and the humanities were identified as “two cultures” between which communication had all but ceased.

It was all going so well — but then Obama's science appointments were blocked.

Research could progress as never before as scientists embrace the ever-growing possibilities for collaboration via the web.

It is not obviously the business of a physics journal to mark the anniversary of a major development in biology. But the repercussions of Darwin's theory of evolution are relevant to all.

The inauguration of President Obama signals hope — and hope for science.

The financial crisis underlines the need for new economic models — models that can only be built by following a truly interdisciplinary approach.

For the new year, we have a new look.