The week in physics: Extremophiles; Hearing tides; NIST radiation incident

Exposing the secrets of desert extremophiles Forward this email  View in your browser THE WEEK IN PHYSICS: 11–15 OCTOBER Exposing the secrets of desert extremophiles Hardy cyanobacteria in the Namib Desert rely on rock shelters and opportunistic water consumption to safely carry out photosynthesis and survive. Sarah Wild Radiation incident at NIST reactor is linked to staff turnover An agency report concludes that the February accident at the research reactor can be traced to mistakes made by NIST staff, which has suffered a loss of experience in the last several years. William Thomas Webinar LIVE WEBINAR: Teaching Tools for a Quantum Workforce Quantum information science and the educating of a quantum workforce has become a key focus for governmental laboratories and universities. Through this webinar you will learn more about the quantum education kits offered by qutools. Register now. FROM THE VAULT: January 2005 How to popularize physics An outreach effort can combine an eager audience, a favorite topic, and a preferred medium of expression to achieve a wonderful teaching experience. Elizabeth H. Simmons Hearing the tides as fish A field experiment in the North Sea characterized the soundscape inhabited by fish, shrimp, and other marine creatures. Charles Day Webinar LIVE WEBINAR: Laser performance for Raman spectroscopy Ever wondered what the critical performance parameters are when you are choosing a laser for your Raman spectroscopy experiment? We will discuss these parameters, from the selection of the laser wavelength to the impact of laser linewidth. Register now. Transferring your transferable skills Taking time to identify the valuable skills you have developed throughout your educational and professional career can help open up additional career opportunities. Lisa M. Balbes Northern Atlantic and Pacific currents are in sync Climate modeling and satellite measurements of sea-surface temperatures provide evidence for the covariability of the Gulf Stream and Kuroshio currents on long time scales. Andrew Grant Advertisement The Only Grad Guide You Will Ever Need The Student Guide to Grad School in Physics, Astronomy & Related Fields is here! Read this new magazine from GradSchoolShopper to get advice from real students, faculty and leadership at the Society of Physics Students. Then use GradSchoolShopper.com to explore hundreds of grad programs exclusively in the physical sciences! Read the issue now. FROM THE OCTOBER MAGAZINE Lessons from 35 years in industry Physicists working at private-sector companies must learn quickly and adapt as needs evolve. Mike Tamor Get notified about our webinars and whitepapers Sign up Get Physics Today delivered for just $25 per year Subscribe FEATURED JOBS > Assistant Professor  |  University of British Columbia > Tenure-track Faculty in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics  |  University of Notre Dame > Physics Teaching Jobs at K-12 Private Schools  |  ATOMS Placement Services > Tenure-track assistant professor position in experimental Condensed Matter Physics  |  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Are you hiring? Do you want your job to appear here? Post with Physics Today and select the "Publication" enhancement 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