The week in physics: Scientific papers for the public; Snowfall physics; Entangled molecules

Translating scientific papers for the public Forward this email View in your browser THE WEEK IN PHYSICS: 18–29 DECEMBER Webinar Workshop: Aiding Student Learning through Meaningful Engagement with Interactive Virtual Resources Creating active strategies for engaging students can be challenging. In this workshop we will highlight protocols that bring together a thoughtful combination of predictions, discussions, and reflection. We will introduce situations that can be presented as actual investigations, demonstrations, or prerecorded videos. Register now. Translating scientific papers for the public Eager to make your research accessible to a general audience without glossing over all the effort that has gone into your work? Try creating "doodle summaries" of your papers. Claire Lamman Hints of elegance in the physics governing snowfall The motions of more than a half-million snowflakes that fell during multiple storms can be described with a surprisingly simple plot. Andrew Grant Advertisement Now Available: The Grad School Issue of the SPS Observer Magazine Explore real student stories and get advice from the SPS leadership on what grad programs to look for, funding options, and other essential tips to help students find the perfect grad program. Browse highlights from a variety of programs in physics, astronomy, and related fields. Read now. FROM THE VAULT: April 2003 Supernovae, dark energy, and the accelerating universe Using very distant supernovae as standard candles, one can trace the history of cosmic expansion and try to find out what's currently speeding it up. Saul Perlmutter Individual molecules are entangled for the first time The relative complexity of molecules compared with atoms and ions offers opportunities and challenges for quantum applications. Jennifer Sieben Transuranic elements may be forged in stellar explosions Violent cosmic events, such as neutron star collisions, can produce ultraheavy nuclei that swiftly undergo nuclear fission, stellar spectroscopic measurements suggest. Andrew Grant Advertisement Meet the New FYI Science Policy News From budget and legislation tracking to interactive data visualizations, FYI puts valuable insights at your fingertips, helping you make informed decisions and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of science policy. Visit the new FYI website today. FROM THE JANUARY MAGAZINE Developing trustworthy AI for weather and climate By improving the prediction, understanding, and communication of powerful events in the atmosphere and ocean, artificial intelligence can revolutionize how communities respond to climate change. Amy McGovern, Philippe Tissot, and Ann Bostrom Get notified about our webinars and whitepapers Sign up Get Physics Today delivered for just $25 per year Subscribe Accelerating career connections worldwide for over 75 years BROWSE ALL JOBS POST A JOB CREATE JOB ALERTS FEATURED JOBS Group Leader in Quantum Optics Theory QuTech (Delft, Netherlands) View Job Professor/ Associate/ Assistant Professor in Physics Ahmedabad University (Ahmedabad, India) View Job Teaching Assistant Professor, Department of Physics Colorado School of Mines (Golden, CO) View Job High School Science - Physics Teacher Stargate School (Thornton, CO) View Job Postdoctoral or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (Theoretical Studies) Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA) View Job Associate Research Scientist, Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ) Simons Foundation (New York, NY) View Job Physics Today is published by the American Institute of Physics 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740 USA +1 301 209 3100 © 2023 American Institute of Physics. Unsubscribe  |  Email Preferences  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us