October 2017 (Volume 26, Number 9)

2017 APS Division of Particles and Fields Meeting
Researchers report on neutrino CP violation, neutrino scattering, and the Dark Energy Survey

Forging New Connections
The “Physics Next” workshop brings together quantum field theory and condensed matter physics

Virgo & LIGO: Joint Detection of Gravitational Waves
With data from a third detector, researchers can better localize source of waves

Helping Hand or Hubris?
Researchers debate whether global injection of aerosols can control global warming

ICARUS Arrives at Fermilab
Giant detector will be used in the next generation of neutrino experiments

LeRoy Apker Awards: Honoring Exceptional Undergraduate Research
Finalists Show Research Flair at the 2017 Selection Meeting

International News
Students from Cuba participated this year for the first time

Research News: Editors’ Choice
Graphene-enhanced spider silk, swirling quark-gluon plasma, and more in our monthly wrap-up of papers from the literature.

Spotlight on Development
Shining the Spotlight on You

This Month in Physics History
October 1910: First infrared photographs published

News from the APS Office of Public Affairs
Hundreds of Students Contact Senators and Urge Support of Science Research Programs

Profiles in Versatility
Medical Physicist Studies Transgender Athletes

Education & Diversity Update
Updates from the APS Office of Education and Diversity

The Back Page
The Federal Budget Part Two: A Tutorial and Update on the Fiscal Year 2018 Physical Science Research and Development Budget