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Quantum Weirdness Scale
April 25, 2013
Quantifying the divide between the classical and quantum realms.
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Behavioral Physics
April 22, 2013
Physicists describe intelligence as a fundamentally thermodynamic process.
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Particle-free Communication
April 22, 2013
Quantum proposal could lead to communication without exchanging physical particles or photons.
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Turbulence and Turbines
April 19, 2013
Wind turbulence may have a greater impact on power output than previously thought.
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Shattering Oobleck
April 18, 2013
Non-Newtonain fluid cracks like glass.
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Young Innovators, Scientific Research Touted During White House Science Fair  

President Obama recently honored 100 students across the country for their work on science projects previously recognized in regional competitions. He also stressed the importance of federally funded scientific research, noting its importance to the economy and the betterment of our lives.
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April Meeting Videos

Kavli Keynote Session: Frontiers of Physics From the Lab to the Cosmos
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Gray Arrow Superposition, Entanglement, and Raising Schroedinger's Cat
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The Quantum 100 Years Ago, the Quantum Today, and the Quantum Tomorrow
Gray Arrow Bohr's Creation of his Quantum Atom
Gray Arrow Quantum Computing and the Entanglement Frontier
Gray Arrow Ultracold Atoms and Molecules


Recent Results and Future Directions in High-Energy and Neutrino Physics
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Gray Arrow Results from the CERN Large Hadron Collider
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More April Meeting Videos

Gray Arrow Experimental Studies in Weak Interactions: Scientific Legacy of Stuart Freedman

APS Committee on the Status of Women in Physics Meets

APS, through the Committee on the Status of Women in Physics (CSWP), encourages the recruitment, retention, and career development of women physicists. CSWP met in College Park, MD, on April 26 to assess current APS programs for women in physics.

CSWP
Mary Hockaday, Nina Abramzon, Susan Blessing, Amanda Peet, Marianna Safronova, Kathy Prestridge, Larry Pinsky, Monica Plisch, Deanna Ratnikova, and Ted Hodapp

APS April Meeting 2013

April 13-16   •   Denver, CO
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APS March Meeting 2013

March 18-22   •   Baltimore, MD
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New APS Webinar Series

Webinars Plus—Members Only!
Join career coach Peter Fiske on May 7 for, "Putting your Science to Work", a workshop on career planning, effective networking, and interview and resume writing skills for physics graduates.
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