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Cloaking Array Apps
May 25, 2012
Arrays of metamaterial cloaks could aid communications and analysis of complex samples.
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Electromagnetism v. Relativity
May 24, 2012
Is the Lorentz law of force incompatible with special relativity and momentum conservation?
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Staples Stick Together
May 23, 2012
U-shaped metal grains (i.e. staples) clump together best at a length-to-width ratio of about 0.4.
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Storing Data in Quantum Combs
May 16, 2012
Three independent teams of physicists have created solid-state quantum memories that store the polarization states of photons.
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Speeding Ketchup
May 24, 2012
New slippery coating may soon take the frustration out of finishing a bottle of ketchup.
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Fukushima Risks Low
May 23, 2012
Studies indicate minimal health risks from radiation in the aftermath of Japan’s nuclear disaster.
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Infrared Vision
May 18, 2012
Prototype retinal implant may help to restore sight.
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Prizes & Awards Recipient Spotlight

2012 APS Andrei Sakharov Prize Recipient Bekele

Mulugeta Bekele, University of Addis Ababa


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Teacher - Physicist Teams

New APS Teacher Grant
APS member teach and physicist discussing curriculum donations allow APS to sponsor Physics and Instructional Resources (PAIR), a pilot project to support physics teachers by pairing them with physicists, including post-docs and graduate students, and related resources.
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APS General Election

Let the Voting Begin!
It's time to choose our 2012 officers. All members who joined APS before April 28 may vote. Voting is open until June 29, 2012.
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Unveiling APS Strategic Plan

Soliciting Member Input
APS welcomes members' comments on the newly released strategic plan for 2013-2017. We are particularly interested in ideas for implementation.
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APS Journals Move Up

Groundbreaking Celebration
APS editorial offices on Long Island, New York, need more space.  The new offices will hold to the existing "footprint" as our expansion goes up  rather than out.

groundbreaking in Ridge, New York, May 2012
Local dignitaries attended the groundbreaking as the new construction got underway. Lisa Broughton of the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development takes the shovel, overseen by Gene Sprouse, APS Editor in Chief (blue shirt, left), among others.

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Iran Delivers Verdict

Young Physicist Imprisoned
Iranian courts sentenced APS member Omid Kokabee to 10 years for allegedly conspiring with foreign countries against Iran.
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U.S. Enrico Fermi Award

APS Members Recognized
The Enrico Fermi Award for excellence in research in energy science and technology benefiting mankind was awarded to APS members Mildred Dresselhaus and Burton Richter
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Blewett Fellowship

Deadline: June 1, 2012
The Blewett Fellowship enables early-career women to return to physics research after interrupting their careers for family reasons.
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