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Physics of Spilling Coffee
May 9, 2012
Fluid dynamics explains how walking leads to spilled coffee, and suggests ways to prevent it.
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Gamma Ray Optics
May 6, 2012
Physicists have shown that gamma rays can be bent like ordinary light.
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Superluminal Light
May 3, 2012
Experiment creates light that moves faster than c.
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Acoustic Analog to Graphene
May 3, 2012
Honeycomb pattern in plastic is a large-scale acoustic equivalent of graphene.
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Childhood X-ray Restrictions
May 9, 2012
FDA taking steps to reduce x-ray exposure of children.
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Moving Martian Dunes
May 9, 2012
Fast-traveling sand dunes indicate the Martian surface is more active than previously thought.
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Defeating LED Droop
May 8, 2012
Physicists find a way to make high power LEDs more efficient.
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Prizes & Awards Recipient Spotlight

2012 APS W.K.H. Panofsky Prize in Experimental Particle Physics Recipient Atwood

William B. Atwood, University of California, Santa Cruz


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APS General Election

Let the Voting Begin!
It's time to choose your 2012 officers. All members who joined APS before April 28 may vote. Voting is open until June 29, 2012.
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Unveiling the Strategic Plan

Message from APS President Byer
Over the past year the Executive Board, Operating Officers and APS staff have engaged in a strategic planning process aimed at setting forth goals and objectives for the Society from 2013-2017.

Soliciting Member Input
APS welcomes members' comments on the plan. We are particularly interested in ideas for implementation.
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Nominations Requested

APS Prizes and Awards
Prizes and Awards are are open to every member of the scientific community. Your nominations are encouraged.
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APS Journals Move Up

Groundbreaking Celebration
The APS editorial offices on Long Island, New York, need more space. The new offices will hold to the existing "office footprint" since we are building up rather than out.

Ridge groundbreaking ceremony
Local dignitaries attended the groundbreaking as the new construction got underway. Left to right: Sam Aronson, Director of Brookhaven National Laboratory; Mitch Pally of the Weber Law Group, our guides through the land use and permit process; Mark Beacon, APS Director of Facilities; Mark Lesko, Brookhaven Town Supervisor; and, Gene Sprouse, APS Editor in Chief.

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Iran Delivers Verdict

Young Physicist Imprisoned
Iranian courts sentenced APS member Omid Kokabee to 10 years for allegedly conspiring with foreign countries against Iran.
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U.S. Enrico Fermi Award

APS Members Recognized
The Enrico Fermi Award for excellence in research in energy science and technology benefiting mankind was awarded to APS members Mildred Dresselhaus and Burton Richter
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Blewett Fellowship

Deadline: June 1, 2012
The Blewett Fellowship enables early-career women to return to physics research after interrupting their careers for family reasons.
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