The week in physics: Martian seismography; Gender and authorship disputes; Switching research fields

Women in science face authorship disputes more often than men Forward this email  View in your browser THE WEEK IN PHYSICS: 30 AUGUST–3 SEPTEMBER Advertisement Nanoscale Events for Global Cooperation to Advance Nanotechnology Applications Join the Latin America NanoScientific Symposium by submitting your abstract or poster. Be a part of the NanoScientific Community and share your research with a worldwide audience. Over 10K in cash prizes will be awarded. Abstract submissions end Sep. 10th. Submit your abstract here: https://latam.nanoscientific.org/registration The impact of switching research fields A new quantitative study finds a correlation between physicists who change areas of research and their scientific impact as measured by citations. Rachel Berkowitz A seismometer maps Mars's anatomy NASA's InSight is the first mission to record the seismic waves inside a planetary body since Apollo 17 in 1972. R. Mark Wilson Webinar LIVE WEBINAR: Superconducting circuits, Hamiltonian engineering of qubits and the Kerr-cat metapotential This webinar will discuss how the commercial availability of key technologies including robust cryogenic environments enables the exploration of quantum computation with circuits. We will focus on efforts performed at Yale on the so-called Kerr-cat qubit which presents clear advantages over similar superconducting qubits. Register now. FROM THE VAULT: October 2001 Physics and archaeology Physics-based techniques are yielding more accurate dates for our prehistoric ancestors, profoundly affecting our understanding of the past. Ervan G. Garrison Webinar LIVE WEBINAR: Qubit control and measurement solutions to accelerate quantum computing applications Learn how to design and operate a qubit control setup working directly at microwave frequencies without IQ mixer calibration, using a simple Python interface to control the measurement instruments. Register now. Women in science face authorship disputes more often than men Disagreements are common among researchers over who should be listed as an author and in what order, according to a new survey. Dalmeet Singh Chawla New Zealand's tsunami tracking system aces its first test A newly installed network of ocean sensors in the southwestern Pacific quickly and accurately characterized the ocean waves created by the strongest of three earthquakes that struck in rapid succession. Andrew Grant 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 SEPTEMBER MAGAZINE Improving science education: It's not rocket science—it's harder! Scientists can help by partnering with museums, out-of-school programs, schools, organizations that develop instructional materials, or other educational projects. Stephen M. Pompea and Pedro Russo Get notified about our webinars and whitepapers Sign up Get Physics Today delivered for just $25 per year Subscribe FEATURED JOBS > 2022 Postdoctoral Fellowship   |  Yale Quantum Institute > Field Service Engineer  |  SPECS-TII Inc. 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