This Month in Physics History
June 1980: Vera Rubin Publishes Paper Hinting at Dark Matter |
Cosmic Tumbles and Quantum Leaps at the March Meeting
At this year’s meeting in Las Vegas, circus performers embodied mind-boggling quantum concepts on the stage. |
The Adler Planetarium, an APS Historic Site in Chicago, Offers Visitors a Glimpse Into the History of Astronomy
Beyond its observatory and exhibits, the Adler cares for rare artifacts — some dating back a thousand years. |
This Month in Physics History
May 1962: James West and Gerhard Sessler Patent the Electret Microphone |
This Month in Physics History
April 1986: Bednorz and Müller Trigger Avalanche of High-Temperature Superconductivity Research |
How Do You Study Quantum Materials That Don’t Yet Exist? Ask AI.
An interview with physicist Trevor David Rhone, who tackles materials science with artificial intelligence. |
Meenakshi Narain, 1964-2023
Particle physicist who was a ‘force of nature’ dies at 58. |
This Month in Physics History
March 1966: The First Human-Made Object Makes Impact With Another Planet |
Robert Rosner, 2023 APS President, Takes the Helm
An interview with the preeminent theoretical physicist. |
This Month in Physics History
February 1947: The First Animals, Fruit Flies, Rocket Into Space and Return to Earth |
Sidney Nagel Delights in Disorder
An interview with the recipient of the 2023 APS Medal. |
This Month in Physics History
January 1976: From the “Oops-Leon” to the Upsilon Particle |
Global Event Honors Trailblazing Nuclear Physicist Chien-Shiung Wu
Commemorating the influential physicist’s 110th birthday. |
This Month in Physics History
December 1945: The ENIAC Computer Runs its First, Top-Secret Program |
Undergrads Win Apker Prize for Work on Slime Mold and Black Holes
The 2022 award has gone to students in biophysics and astrophysics. |
From Banking to Quantum Physics
At age 30, Michelle Lollie, APS Bridge Program graduate, abandoned her career in finance and leapt into physics. |
This Month in Physics History
November 1964: John S. Bell Quietly Rings in New Era of Quantum Theory |
Astroparticle Physicist Wins 2023 Valley Prize for Work on Dark Matter
As a child in Tunisia, Lina Necib watched the 1997 film “Contact” and decided to become an astrophysicist. Now at MIT, she studies dark matter’s shadowy clues. |
Albert-László Barabási, Network Scientist, Wants Physicists to Connect with Wider Audiences
An interview with the recipient of the 2023 Lilienfeld Prize. |
APS Announces Recipients of the Spring 2023 Prizes and Awards
APS recognizes outstanding achievement in research, education, and public service. |
This Month in Physics History
October 1956: Lee and Yang Crack the Mirror of Parity |
APS Announces Recipients of the Fall 2022 Prizes and Awards
Recognizing outstanding contributions to physics. |
Q&A: Lia Merminga Has a Vision for Particle Physics
As a child, she played hopscotch in the Athens suburbs. Now, the Fermilab Director wants the facility to lead the world in neutrino research. |
This Month in Physics History
September 2002: Schön Scandal Report is Released |
Should We Build Quantum Computers at All?
A Q&A with Emma McKay, quantum physicist turned quantum skeptic. |
Danielle Buggé Wants High Schoolers to “Fail Productively” in Physics
An interview with the 2022 PhysTEC Teacher of the Year. |
A Particle is Born: Making the Higgs Famous
Science communicators had a field day with the 2012 Higgs discovery. |
John Schiffer, 1930-2022
Schiffer, a nuclear physicist who guided his field, died at 91. |
Morgan State University, SURF, Bevatron Celebrated as APS Historic Sites
Commemorating physics history, from California to Maryland. |
APS Legacy Circle Profile: Cherrill Spencer
“For most of my working life as a physicist, I was the only woman in the class.” |
This Month in Physics History
July 1887: James Blyth Harnesses the Wind for Electricity. |
Scientists Don’t Belong on Pedestals: Interview with Science Historian Patricia Fara
“[Calling someone a genius] is the secular equivalent of saying that somebody is a saint,” says physicist-turned-historian Dr. Fara. |
This Month in Physics History
June 15, 1917: Death of Kristian Birkeland, King of the Northern Lights |
Celebrating 50th Anniversary of First African-American Woman to Earn Physics PhD
The life and legacy of Dr. Willie Hobbs Moore, who made physics history more than once. |
I’m the New Editor of APS News, and I’m Excited for What Comes Next
Taryn MacKinney will lead APS News. What stories do you want to read? |
APS 2022 Distinguished Lecturer, Sufi Zafar, Says Physicists Should Explore New Fields
Sufi Zafar taught herself biology. That was just the first step. |
For the 2022 APS Congressional Science Fellow, Science and Diversity Are Partners for the Common Good
Thomas Plumb-Reyes is this year’s APS Congressional Science Fellow |
This Month in Physics History
May 24, 1686: Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit and the Birth of Precision Thermometry |
Tom Gaisser, 1940-2022
Particle physicist who calculated cosmic rays dies at 81. |
Q&A with Michael Ramsey-Musolf, Advocate for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Physics
When Ramsey-Musolf faced challenges as an out gay physicist, he embraced advocacy. |
