Doing fundamental physics the old-fashioned way

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View in browser | E-mail a friend     SUBSCRIBE     Editor’s picks   January 26th 2017       This week’s cover looks at the retreat of the multinational. For decades, firms such as IBM, H&M and Infosys dominated the business world. Today overseas profits are dwindling and local rivals are racing ahead even as politicians—including Donald Trump—seek to grab more of the value multinationals create. A golden age has passed Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief       Russia’s war on women The Duma is about to decriminalise wife-beating. Lawmakers say that they are simply defending traditional Russian family values READ MORE >   The Duma is about to decriminalise wife-beating. Lawmakers say that they are simply defending traditional Russian family values READ MORE >     For-profit education Rather than crack down on low-cost private schools, governments should welcome them READ MORE >     The benchtop search for fundamental particles Proton beams in the biggest particle accelerator have the energy of an aircraft-carrier sailing at about six knots. Andrew Geraci’s benchtop kit does fundamental physics, too. It would power a few light bulbs READ MORE >   Proton beams in the biggest particle accelerator have the energy of an aircraft-carrier sailing at about six knots. Andrew Geraci’s benchtop kit does fundamental physics, too. It would power a few light bulbs READ MORE >     Politics this week Britain’s Supreme Court ruled that the government must obtain Parliament’s approval before triggering Article 50, the legal means of leaving the European Union. The court’s decision was expected, but, fortunately for the government, it also dismissed the need for devolved assemblies, such as in Scotland, to be consulted. Theresa May, the prime minister, promised to set out the details of the government’s Brexit plan in a “white paper”, a policy document SEE ARTICLE > MORE FROM POLITICS THIS WEEK >   Business this week Bernie Ecclestone’s colourful 40-year career at Formula One motor racing came to an abrupt end when he was ditched as the business’s chief executive with immediate effect by its new owner, Liberty Media. Chase Carey is the new CEO SEE ARTICLE > MORE FROM BUSINESS THIS WEEK >   Follow The Economist           Go to Economist.com   This e-mail has been sent to: pramod.srivastav.2000.ambikapur@blogger.com If you'd like to update your details please click here (you may need to log in). Questions? Comments? Please contact us. Replies to this e-mail will not reach us. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, unsubscribe here. Copyright © The Economist Group 2017. All rights reserved. Advertising Info | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Help Registered in England and Wales. No.236383 Registered office: 25 St James's Street, London, SW1A 1HG