Sam Jarman

Sam Jarman

Sam Jarman is a communicator of all things physics, from black holes to nature-inspired technology. He is also a regular contributor for online magazines including Physics World, Scientia, and Research Outreach.

hydrogen fuel
A "bio-battery" made from genetically engineered bacteria could store excess renewable energy and release it as needed.
crystallization
Crystallization is an entirely random process, so scientists have developed clever ways to investigate it at a molecular level.
Silhouette of a person standing on a field at night, gazing at a clear sky filled with stars and glowing celestial objects, evoking the wonder described by Jim Al-Khalili.
Popular media often frame scientists as having a cold, sterile view of the world. That couldn’t be further from the truth.
John Templeton Foundation
predict who wins the bachelor
The researchers consumed a lot of wine while watching 15 seasons of the show.
ballooning spiders
Small spiders use their silk threads to passively fly, a process called ballooning. Learning how could help atmospheric scientists.
Russia has spent years exploring the viability of building a self-contained internet. It could soon become reality.
starfish skeleton
The knobby starfish skeleton has diamond-like properties and could inspire new designs for lightweight, highly resilient ceramics, with widespread applications in engineering and construction.