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How Should Geophysics Contribute to Disaster Planning?
Earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters often showcase the worst in human suffering – especially when those disasters strike populations who live in rapidly growing communities in the developing world with poorly enforced or...
5/16/2013 4:00 PM EDT
Solid-State Controllable Light Filter May Protect Preterm Infants From Disturbing Light
Researchers describe a proof-of-concept mirror that switches between reflective and red-transparent states when a small voltage is applied.
5/6/2013 12:00 PM EDT
Scaling Up Gyroscopes: From Navigation to Measuring the Earth’s Rotation
Researchers discuss “large ring laser gyroscopes” that are six orders of magnitude more sensitive than gyroscopes commercially available.
5/6/2013 12:00 PM EDT
Magnetic Shielding of Ion Beam Thruster Walls
Magnetic shielding may enable ion drives to power new deep space missions.
2/13/2013 11:00 AM EST
Astrophysicist Rachel Somerville Wins 2013 Dannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics
The American Institute of Physics (AIP) and the American Astronomical Society (AAS) are pleased to announce that astrophysicist Rachel Somerville, Ph.D., has been selected as the 2013 recipient of the Dannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics, which is...
1/23/2013 5:30 PM EST
Sorting Stem Cells
Scientists propose a new way to isolate early stage embryonic stem cells.
1/3/2013 12:00 PM EST
Power Spintronics: Producing AC Voltages By Manipulating Magnetic Fields
The science of spintronics may enable converting a magnetic field into electrical energy.
1/3/2013 12:00 PM EST
Liquid Jets and Bouncing Balls Combine for Surprising Results
The physics of a bouncing ball is well understood, but a liquid-filled ball can still surprise scientists.
1/3/2013 12:00 PM EST
Experts Available and Audio Commentary: Nobel Prize in Physics
10/4/2012 4:55 PM EDT
Experts Available: Nobel Prize in Physics – Discovery, Impacts, and History
The Nobel Prize in Physics will be announced Tuesday, October 4. The prize is given for the most groundbreaking and influential research. Its history chronicles many of the discoveries that underpin not only modern technology, but also our...
9/30/2011 11:00 AM EDT