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Jiggling Near Speed of Light
January 13, 2009
A new analysis looks at the relativity of Brownian motion.
Article: Ars Technica

Bright Future for Dark Lab
January 13, 2009
One of the darkest and most remote research facilities, Sudbury Neutrino Observatory has a long, bright future.
Article: Sudbury Star

New Formula for Intro Physics
January 13, 2009
Universities across the U.S. are revolutionizing physics classes for non-majors.
Article: Int'l Herald Tribune

Seeing a Virus in 3-D
January 12, 2009
For the first time, researchers have captured a three-dimensional image of a virus.
Article: New York Times

Is 8 Recipe for Deadlock?
January 11, 2009
Statistical physics shows that 8 is the worst number of people to collaborate on critical decision making.
Article: London Times

Physicist Designs Glasses for Poor
January 11, 2009
An Oxford University physicist has created a pair of self-adjusting glasses for people too poor to afford medical care.
Article: San Francisco Chronicle

Molecule in a Cage
January 8, 2009
Hydrogen molecule trapped in a carbon cage offers an unusually clean demonstration of the wave nature of molecules.
Article: Focus

Faster, Heavier Milky Way
January 6, 2009
The Milky Way is spinning much faster and has 50 per cent more mass than previously believed.
Article: Agence France-Presse

Chu Confirmation Progresses

Nobel Physicist for Energy Secretary

Courtesy of LBNL

Nobel Laureate (1997) and LBNL Head Steven Chu appeared before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee where he was welcomed by Democrats and Republicans. Committee chairman, Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., concluded the hearing by saying that he would do all that he could to see that Chu's confirmation is assured.

APS Press Release: Chu Hearing
Associated Press: Chu Hearing

Physics Readership Escalating

APS Free Online Journal Well-Received

Since its launch in September 2008, the free online website Physics has become one of the APS's most-read publications. Physics highlights exceptional research published in Physical Review Letters and the Physical Review journals with clear, concise commentaries written by expert researchers and aimed a broad readership of physicists in all areas of physics.

Physics

2008-2009 PhysicsQuest Contest

Over 11,000 Kits Requested

Kerry G. Johnson/APS

PhysicsQuest is a middle school science experiment competition centered on a mystery. APS supplies an instruction book and all equipment necessary to perform the experiments. Although PhysicsQuest registration is now closed, APS members may still order a kit to use with 6th-8th graders. Shown right is the cover of the 2008-2009 PhysicsQuest experiment book. This year's theme centers around the work of Nikola Tesla. Science activities are linked together via the storyline of Tesla's life told in comic book form.

APS Members: Kit Request
PhysicsQuest Kit Booklet (51 pp. PDF)

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Early Career Awards

Bush Recognizes 8 APS Members

The Early Career Scientists and Engineer Award is the Nation’s highest honor for professionals beginning their research careers. Of the 67 honorees, 8 are members of APS.

Early Career Award Recipients