November 2014 (Volume 23, Number 10)

Fusion Research Runs into Turbulence
Fusion scientists fear that the United States is neglecting basic fusion science research after a recent Department of Energy report.

2014 Nobel Prizes for Advances in LEDs and Microscopy
This year's physics and chemistry Nobel prizes went to physicists who invented blue LEDs and beat Abbe's optical resolution limit.

Retrial Granted to Jailed Iranian Physicist
An Iranian judge ordered a retrial for imprisoned physicist Omid Kokabee as international pressure to release him mounts.

APS to Study Sexual and Gender Diversity Issues in Physics
A new APS committee will look to make the physics community more inclusive for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other sexual minority physicists.

APS Celebrates New and Current Fellows in the Boston Area
Executive Officer Kate Kirby and APS President Malcolm Beasley greeted new and current APS Fellows.

Profiles In Versatility
Right Brain, Left Brain: Physicists as Artists

Members in the Media
As quoted in other publications…

This Month in Physics History
November 10, 1986: Death of Leona Woods Marshall Libby

Diversity Corner
A column on programs related to diversity

Inside the Beltway
Will the Future Mirror the Past?

Letters to the Editor
Beltway Balance • Corporate Reform Counterpoint • Response to Buskirk et al. from APS President Malcolm Beasley

The Back Page
High-impact-factor Syndrome