Save the Date: American Physical Society 2012 March Meeting, February 27-March 2 in Boston

Newswise — The American Physical Society’s 2012 March meeting will focus on some of the most dynamic and cutting-edge research areas in physics. The topics on tap include high temperature superconductivity, biophysics, and advanced materials, as well as talks and sessions dedicated to social issues, medical technology, energy, and national security. The meeting takes place February 27–March 2 at the Boston Convention Center in Boston, Mass.

Registration is free for journalists. Contact James Riordon ([email protected], 301-209-3238) to register as press. Meeting details, including housing information and the complete meeting schedule, are available at: http://aps.org/meetings/march/index.cfm.

Here is a brief list of some of the topics that will be highlighted in subsequent press releases and press conferences at the 2012 APS March meeting.

Soft robots: mobile, agile, and fastSession P52 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/163850

“Nanostethoscope” probes living organisms using atomic force microscopySession H1 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/160923

Microwave imaging through walls for urban reconnaissanceSession D20 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/160563

Making e-readers and other electronics out of paperSession B42 -- http://meeting.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/159863

Tracking word and language evolution with GoogleSession J54 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/162218

Imaging method for measuring Botox efficacySession A1 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/158646

The physics of ponytailsSession H52 -- http://meeting.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/161532

Electronic devices made from spider silkSession W49 -- http://meeting.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/166712

The kitchen as a lab, featuring chef superstars Ferran Adria and Jose AndresSession G1 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/160915

Carbon nanotube scaffolding for spinal cord repairSession W39 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/165330

Physics of color reflective displays: revolution in display technologySession X20 -- http://meeting.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/sessionindex2/?SessionEventID=167000

Textured nanostructures for anti-icing on airplanes and other surfacesSession B46 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/159902

Fukushima: impact and lessonsSession W20 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/SessionIndex2/?SessionEventID=169119

Improving the safety of Soviet-era nuclear reactorsSession L37 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/162997

Cheating bacteria curb evolution of antibiotic resistanceSession Q42 -- http://meeting.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/164388

Designer materials and mapping out the materials genomeSession A7 -- http://meeting.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/158717

Fractal behavior marks cancer cellsSession D42 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/160830

K-12 science education: closing the gap with the leading nationsSession J2 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/SessionIndex2/?SessionEventID=161585

Algae-herding for the biotech industrySession Y48 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/166689

Exploring a fern’s natural, ultrafast catapult systemSession Z40 -- http://meeting.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/168274

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