March 2016 (Volume 25, Number 3)

Gravitational Waves Caught in the Act
LIGO observation of black hole merger heralds a new era in astronomy

APS Addresses Sexual Harassment Scandals
New code of conduct lays ground rules for professional behavior at APS meetings

Edward Witten Receives Inaugural APS Medal
Thanks to a donation from entrepreneur Jay Jones, the new prize recognizes achievement in physics across all disciplines

Research News
Carbon honeycomb, a new carbon structure, could store large amounts of hydrogen gas, which may benefit fuel cell technology.

Disentangling the World of Science Policy
How do scientists get involved in science policy, and why?

APS Membership Continues to Climb
Students and early career members drive the increase

Scientists Discuss the Dangers of Space Weather
Efforts to address the effects of rare, potentially catastrophic geomagnetic storms are underway

This Month in Physics History
March 1844: Publication of Faraday’s Letter Describing His Ice Pail Experiment

Washington Dispatch
Updates from the APS Office of Public Affairs

Profiles in Versatility
The Call of the Caves

Education Update
Updates from the APS Office of Education and Diversity

International News
An International Cosmic Observatory Launches a New Field of Physics

The Back Page
Is Physics Open and Accepting for LGBT People?