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Self-Powered Cell Phones
December 2, 2008
Self-powering devices charge by converting sound waves to electricity.
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Deflating the Cosmic Void
December 1, 2008
A cosmic void could explain away dark energy, but only at the expense of the well-established Hubble constant.
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Bacteria as Art
December 1, 2008
Biophysicist Herbert Levine's Petri dishes look like modern art.
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Blowin' in the Wind
November 27, 2008
Flexible creatures like fish and birds may save energy by leading rather than following.
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How Dogs Smell
November 27, 2008
The slimy surface of a canine nose is vital for a sophisticated sense of smell.
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Damage Reducing Helmet Data
November 26, 2008
Helmet sensors could improve treatment of soldiers exposed to explosions.
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One Foot in Front of the Other
November 24, 2008
kinesinSynthetic DNA nanomotor can 'step' one way without moving backward and without outside control.
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Physics of Golf Ball Dimples
November 25, 2008
The fluid dynamics of golf ball dimples revealed at APS meeting.
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Nuclear Weapons in 21st Century

U.S. National Security Impact Nuclear Weapons in 21st Century US National Security

A joint report of AAAS, American Physical Society, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies assembles a package of initiatives to inform the next administration’s decision-making on U.S. nuclear strategy, policy, posture, and related proliferation and arms control issues.

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APS 2008 Fellows Announced

225 New Fellows Elected

Every Fall, APS Council votes to elect a new group of APS Fellows, numbering no more than ½ of 1% of Society membership. This is a distinct honor because the evaluation process, conducted by the Fellowship committees of individual divisions, topical groups and forums, relies on nomination and recommendation by one's professional peers.

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50th Annual DPP Meeting

DPP Student Appreciation Reception

Ian Hutchinson Caroline Wurden Lisa Brodsky Alkesh Punjabi Brian Mosley/APS

Professor Ian Hutchinson, 2008 Division of Plasma Physics (DPP) Chair, hosted a reception for all graduate, undergraduate, and high school student participants of the DPP annual meeting. Attendees were encouraged to participate in open discussion on topics of interest in plasma physics. Left to right: Ian Hutchinson, MIT; Caroline Wurden, Los Alamos High School; Lisa Brodsky, Hampton University (MIDN-C/2); and, Alkesh Punjabi, Hampton University.

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Congressional Fellows

Application Deadline: January 15

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21st Century Campaign

Contribution Goal Nearly Met

Chladni tile 6The 21st Century Campaign is a special drive to raise funds to improve science education, attract women and underrepresented minorities to the sciences, and develop stronger ties between academia and industry. The campaign is only $200,000 from its goal.  Every little bit helps!  Please contribute now.

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Journal Price Drop

Passing On Our Savings

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