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January 2013 (Volume 22, Number 1)

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News

April Meeting Features Latest Research and More
The annual APS April meeting is coming to Denver from April 13th through the 19th

Despite Challenges, New President Sees a Great Time for Physics
In an interview with APS News, incoming APS President Michael Turner of the University of Chicago reflects on the state of physics research, and his goals for his term in office.

Neutrino Experiment Passes Funding Hurdle
After budget cuts and political turmoil, the Long Baseline Neutrino Experiment is moving ahead but likely with a major reduction in capability

UNC Physics Professor is Convicted of Drug Smuggling in Argentina
After a lengthy stay in an Argentinean prison, UNC physics professor Paul Frampton is sentenced to four years for drug trafficking

Opinion

Letters to the Editor
Need to Communicate Science • Peer Review Can Perpetuate Dogma • The Problem of Collateral Damage • Preprints Are Not The Problem • Einstein and the Presidency of Israel • Scientific Method Counsels Humility

The Back Page
The Benefits and Risks of Laser Isotope Separation

Inside the Beltway
New Directions or More of the Same

Departments

Members in the Media
As quoted in other publications...

This Month in Physics History
January 2, 1839: First Daguerrotype of the Moon

Diversity Corner
A column on programs related to diversity

Zero Gravity: The Lighter Side of Science
Little Known Physics History

Meeting Briefs
Fall APS Section Meetings

Profiles in Versatility
Leading the Search to Find ET is No Gamble to this Physicist

APS Committee on International Freedom of Scientists
CIFS Briefs: Highlighting the Connection Between Human Rights and Science for the Physics Community

At the Big Board
Sorters Meetings Sm Photo by Michael Lucibella/APS

In early December, 170 physicists from all over the country descended on APS headquarters in College Park, MD, to perform the task of sorting the 8,303 contributed abstracts that were submitted to the 2013 March Meeting.
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Bringing Star Power to NIF
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Photo courtesy of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

On November 27, APS brought the star power of 125 APS Fellows to Livermore, for a tour of the National Ignition Facility (NIF), followed by a reception at a nearby winery.
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Washington Welcomes Newest Nobelists
2012 Nobel Laureate Dave Wineland sm
Photo by Jodi Lieberman/APS

In November, 2012 Nobel Laureate Dave Wineland (right) of NIST, Boulder was one of the guests of honor at a reception for American Nobel Laureates held at Blair House. Standing next to Wineland is NIST Director Patrick Gallagher
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Editor: Alan Chodos
Staff Science Writer: Michael Lucibella
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