The week in physics: Record-setting cosmic neutrino; Cooking eggs

Record-setting cosmic neutrino breaks in a new telescope Forward this email View in your browser The week in physics: 17–21 February Beginning this month, all Physics Today newsletters will be sent from PhysicsToday@aipcomm.org. To ensure that you continue to receive our newsletters without interruption, please add our new email address to your contacts. Advertisement In Case You Missed it: Special Issue on Quantum Quantum mechanics is all around us and early debates about quantum theory, epitomized by Schrödinger's cat, have morphed into real-world quantum applications. In this special issue, we present articles from our archives that describe the birth of modern quantum mechanics, the emergence of several key concepts, and new applications that have the potential to transform both science and society. Read now. Record-setting cosmic neutrino breaks in a new telescope An analysis of the highest-energy neutrino ever detected has researchers questioning the frequency at which such energetic particles pelt our planet. Andrew Grant A meticulous thermodynamic recipe for cooking eggs Cycling eggs between boiling and tepid water creates the firm white typically attained by soft-boiling and the creamy yolk usually achieved by sous vide cooking. Jennifer Sieben Advertisement Save the Date: 2025 Physics & Astronomy Congress Oct 30–Nov 1 marks the largest gathering of physics and astronomy undergrads: the 2025 Physics & Astronomy Congress. The Congress unites students, alumni, and faculty for three days of cutting-edge physics, astronomy, and physical sciences, along with interactive professional development workshops and valuable networking opportunities. Held only once every three years, this is a unique event you won't want to miss. Plan ahead. From the vault: August 1977 What physicists can do in Washington Following their increasing involvement in government affairs since World War I, both on the domestic and international scenes, what will scientists' role be in the future? William A. Nierenberg You might have missed Rapid-fire changes in federal funding stoke uncertainty in US universities Scientists fear erosion of the US research enterprise. Toni Feder From the February magazine Cosmic extremes of luminosity What is the brightest object in the sky? The obvious answer is the Sun. But the difference between intrinsic brightness and perceived brightness complicates matters. Donald C. Warren 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 Senior Science Writer Thorlabs, Inc. (Newton, NJ) View Job Post-Doctoral Positions Indiana University Physics Department (Bloomington, IN) View Job Research Fellow Positions in Statistical Physics KIAS (Seoul, South Korea) View Job Professorship for Theoretical Physics Graz University of Technology (Graz, Austria) View Job Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Physics Tarleton State University (Stephenville, TX) View Job Tenure-track Faculty Position in Physics and Astronomy UCLA (Los Angeles, CA) View Job Physics Today is published by the American Institute of Physics 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740 USA +1 301 209 3100 © 2025 American Institute of Physics. Unsubscribe  |  Email Preferences  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us