The week in physics: Theremins; Advocating for science; Electrolysis in microgravity

The week in physics: 22–26 September Advocating for science gains urgency In response to the US government's attacks on science, professional societies intensify efforts to prep scientists to lobby effectively. Toni Feder Playing with electromagnetic waves: The science of the theremin The physics behind the unique instrument lets players turn hand gestures into music. Silvia Alonso-Pérez From the vault: October 2019 The Nobel Prize in Physics: The papers Physics Today takes the spotlight off the laureates and instead focuses on the papers that prompted Nobel glory. Greg Stasiewicz and Andrew Grant Magnetic fields facilitate water electrolysis in microgravity The physics behind the levitating frog and a fictional submarine could help future astronauts to breathe easier. Johanna L. Miller Post a Job Get Job Alerts Browse All Jobs Assistant Professor - Experimental Nuclear Physics Iowa State University (Ames, IA) View Job Assistant or Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Gordon College (Wenham, MA) View Job Assistant Professor of Physics (Biophysics) Amherst College (Amherst, MA) View Job Assistant Professor Austin Peay State University (Clarksville, TN) View Job Faculty Position in Experimental AMO Physics Rice University (Houston, TX) View Job Assistant Professor - Theoretical Quantum Physics and Artificial Intelligence University of Houston (Houston, TX) View Job Physics Today is published by the American Institute of Physics. To manage your AIP email preferences and newsletter subscriptions, click here. Or unsubscribe from all AIP emails. © 2025 American Institute of Physics. Physics Today 1 Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3842 +1 301 209 3100