The week in physics: 28 June-2 July

Venus's surface; Battlefield nuclear reactors; Lithium-ion electrodes. Forward this email  View in your browser THE WEEK IN PHYSICS: 28 JUNE–2 JULY Webinar ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: The Do's and Don'ts of Leak Detection This webinar has been created specifically for those in the research field and will focus on leak-testing techniques in the research laboratory environment … and much more! Watch now. Pentagon's battlefield nuclear reactor plans come under fire A Department of Defense program to develop microreactors that can be transported by plane to provide electricity for army bases in conflict zones is ill-conceived, says a nonproliferation group. David Kramer The flu virus keeps on rolling A combination of spike proteins enables robust motion on a cell's surface. Heather M. Hill Webinar LIVE WEBINAR: Wave Optics Simulations Tune in to this webinar to learn how to perform full-wave optical simulations using the COMSOL Multiphysics® software. We will give an overview of the Wave Optics Module and demonstrate how to use it for simulating the propagation of a Gaussian beam through a light guide. Register now. FROM THE VAULT: January 2004 Isotopic analysis of teeth and bones solves a Mesoamerican mystery Natural variations in isotope ratios show up in tooth enamel and can reveal where a person—even an ancient Maya king—spent his earliest years. Charles Day Webinar LIVE WEBINAR: Juggling Dynamics Dynamical prediction and muscle memory allow jugglers to easily control seemingly impossible patterns of motion. This webinar features juggling demonstrations and interactive components in an introduction to the mathematics and physics of juggling from the perspective of stability analysis. Register now. Venus's active surface examined A newly identified pattern of deformation on Venus reveals that the planet's lowlands fragmented into discrete crustal blocks. R. Mark Wilson Leaking oxygen leaves gaps deep within lithium-ion battery electrodes Mapping the structure left behind after oxygen atoms seep from the electrodes could lead to new fixes that improve the batteries' lifetime. Rachel Berkowitz Advertisement MARK YOUR CALENDAR: SPECIAL CAREERS ISSUE The October 2021 issue of Physics Today will mark the third annual special issue focused on careers & recruitment. Don't miss out on the hottest jobs, career advancement advice, real insights from those in the field and special recruitment packages that deliver! Learn more. FROM THE JULY MAGAZINE Soviet uranium boosters In the Soviet Union, private entrepreneurship was largely forbidden, and scientists were in charge of prospecting for radioactive minerals. Their work in the early 20th century laid the basis for the Soviet nuclear project. Robynne Mellor Get notified about our webinars and whitepapers Sign up Get Physics Today delivered for just $25 per year Subscribe FEATURED JOBS > Post Doc/Visiting Scientist  |  University of Alabama > Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics  |  Stetson University Are you hiring? Do you want your job to appear here? Post with Physics Today and select the "Featured Job Listing: Physics Today 'The Week in Physics' e-newsletter" upgrade to easily showcase your job to 66 000 physicists and engineers. Physics Today is published by the American Institute of Physics 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740 USA +1 301 209 3100 © 2021 American Institute of Physics. Unsubscribe  |  Email Preferences  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us