Physics Tipoffs from TNS
A Joint SISSA-ICTP Colloquium by Subir Sachdev on 19 June
TRIESTE, Italy, June 14 -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) issued the following news:
"Universal theory of strange metals" is the title of Joint ICTP-SISSA Colloquium by Prof. Subir Sachdev, Herchel Smith Professor of Physics at Harvard University, and Miguel Virasoro Visiting International Chair at ICTP.
The Colloquium will take place on Wednesday 19 June 2024 at 3 pm in SISSA Auditorium at ICTP Campus located in via Beirut, Tr
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Advanced Materials Journal Issues Research Articles in June 13, 2024 Edition
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 14 -- Advanced Materials, a journal that says it publishes reviews, progress reports, communications and research news at the cutting edge of the chemistry and physics of functional materials, published research articles on the following topics in its June 13, 2024, edition (Vol. 36, Issue 24).
Here are excerpts:
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Reviews:
* Recent Advances in Flexible Pressure Sensors Based on MXene Materials
* High-Entropy Photothermal Materials
* Structural Design for EMI
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Army Engineers Empower Young Minds With STEAM Experiences in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea, June 14 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Far East District issued the following news story:
By Yohan An
No challenge is too big for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With that mindset, the Far East District set out to ignite a passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) among young students through hands-on learning experiences and direct interaction with professional engineers. The district hosted a series of STEAM events at Central and W
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Barnard College: Students and Alumnae Awarded Prestigious Scholarships
NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news:
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Members of the College community will conduct research as recipients of grants from organizations including the U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program and the National Science Foundation.
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Barnard students and alumnae are no strangers to winning awards, fellowships, and scholarships that allow them to elevate their intellectual curiosity and academic success.
From the natural sciences and economics to history and la
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Bhatia Named New Head of ITER Projects at PPPL
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news:
Ravinder Bhatia, a leader and engineer with three decades of experience managing collaborative science initiatives, is the new head of ITER projects at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL).
In this role, Bhatia oversees the design and fabrication of six diagnostic systems, or sensor systems, that PPPL is building for ITER, the multinationa
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Carnegie Institution for Science: Former Carnegie Science Exoplanetary Scientist Sara Seager Wins Kavli Prize in Astrophysics
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Carnegie Institution for Science issued the following news on June 12, 2024:
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Former Carnegie Science exoplanet researcher Sara Seager shares the 2024 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics.
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MIT Professor Sara Seager--a pioneer in the search for evidence of life on other planets who spent four years as a Staff Scientist at Carnegie Science's Earth and Planets Laboratory--is a recipient of the 2024 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics. She shares the award with Harvard Unive
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CSSE Faculty Member Appointed to Serve on Governor's Advisory Council for Computer Science Education
AUBURN, Alabama, June 14 -- Auburn University issued the following campus notice:
Daniela Marghitu's reputation as an advocate for computer science education has reached the Alabama governor's office.
Marghitu, director of Auburn University's Laboratory for Education and Assistive Technology and faculty within the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), was appointed on June 6 to the Governor's Advisory Council for Computer Science Education.
In this role, she will app
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ETSU Scientist Recognized Among Top 25 Inspiring Women in Plant Biology
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 14 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news:
Dr. Aruna Kilaru has been playing on a global stage for years, covering sweeping topics from food insecurity to biotechnology.
In recognition of these and many other efforts, the American Society of Plant Biologists named her one of 25 inspiring women in plant biology.
Recently, Dr. Kilaru was also featured as one of four honorees related to public policy by the American Association for t
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Hampton University Hosted the National Science Foundation Clean Energy Technology Workforce Accelerator for Fusion Conference
HAMPTON, Virginia, June 13 (TNSres) -- Hampton University issued the following news:
Hampton University recently hosted the National Science Foundation (NSF) Clean Energy Technology (CET) Workforce Accelerator for Fusion Conference, focused on developing a diverse workforce to advance fusion energy, a revolutionary technology expected to transform the energy grid in the coming decades.
"Hosting this conference at Hampton University offered an exceptional opportunity for both faculty and studen
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Inspiration and Collaboration: Reimagining Yale Science
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 13 -- Yale University issued the following news:
By Jim Shelton
This story is the fourth in a series about Yale's evolution under President Peter Salovey as he prepares to return to the faculty at the end of this month.
One recent afternoon, physicist Larry Gladney, dean of science for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Phyllis A. Wallace Dean of Diversity and Faculty Development, took the elevator to the top floor of Kline Tower.
Windows dominate this spac
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Into high waves and turbulence: Engineers deploy smart devices to improve hurricane forecasts
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 13 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news:
David Richter, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences and Faculty Affiliate of the Environmental Change Initiative at the University of Notre Dame
Forecasters' ability to predict a hurricane's intensity has lagged behind tracking its path because the forces driving the storm have been difficult and dangerous to measure -- until now.
"When we're talking 150-, 200-mph w
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IPEM Launches Key Asks for the Next Government
YORK, England, June 14 -- The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine issued the following news:
Ahead of the General Election on 4th July, IPEM has launched its key asks of the next Government to support the MPCE community. These build on the work of the Science Leadership Strategy, developed last year, and have been created with input from many IPEM members.
IPEM calls on the next Government to:
* Address the workforce crisis in Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering by investing
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Johns Hopkins Medicine: 'Synthetic' Cell Shown to Follow Chemical Directions and Change Shape, A Vital Biological Function
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 13 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release:
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Its development advances understanding of how cells initiate movement and advances search for new drug delivery systems
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In a feat aimed at understanding how cells move and creating new ways to shuttle drugs through the body, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have built a minimal synthetic cell that follows an external chemical cue and demonstrates a governing principle o
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Journal of Differential Geometry Issues Research Articles in June 2024 Edition
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 14 -- The Journal of Differential Geometry, a journal that says it features differential geometry and subjects such as differential equations, mathematical physics, algebraic geometry and geometric topology from the Lehigh University, published research articles on the following topics in its June 2024 edition (Vol. 127, No. 2):
Articles:
* Instantons on multi-taub-nut spaces ii: bow construction
* Intersection de Rham complexes in positive characteristic
* Diame
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Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters Issues Research Articles in June 13, 2024 Edition
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it advances in physical chemistry, chemical physics and materials science, published research articles on the following topics in its June 13, 2024, edition (Vol. 15, Issue 23):
Viewpoints:
* Comment on: "Toward Accurate Two-Photon Absorption Spectrum Simulations: Exploring the Landscape beyond the Generalized Gradient Approximation"
* Physical Insights into Q
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MSU Researcher Part of $19 Million NASA Mission Focused on 'True Brightness' of Stars, Secrets of 'Dark Energy'
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 13 (TNSres) -- Mississippi State University issued the following news:
A Mississippi State University astrophysicist is going lightyears beyond star-gazing as she helps lead the science portion of a recently approved collaborative $19.5 million Landolt NASA Space Mission that will put an artificial star in orbit around the Earth.
This artificial star will allow scientists to calibrate telescopes and more accurately measure the brightness of stars ranging from tho
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NASA Funds Study of Proposals to Investigate Space Weather Systems
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSres) -- NASA issued the following news release:
NASA has selected three proposals for concept studies of missions to investigate the complex system of space weather that surrounds our planet and how it's connected to Earth's atmosphere.
The three concepts propose how to enact the DYNAMIC (Dynamical Neutral Atmosphere-Ionosphere Coupling) mission, which was recommended by the 2013 Decadal Survey for Solar and Space Physics. The DYNAMIC mission is designed to study how ch
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Navigating Biology Degrees at WPU: Unveiling Distinctions Between B.A. and B.S. Pathways
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 14 -- William Peace University issued the following news:
Embarking on the captivating academic voyage as a Biology major at William Peace University unveils an immersive exploration into the intricacies of the biological sciences. Our Biology program, distinguished by its two well-defined degree tracks and a wealth of opportunities for hands-on research and teaching experiences, not only broadens horizons for post-graduate and career possibilities but also beckons
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Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory: AI Approach Elevates Plasma Performance and Stability Across Fusion Devices
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news:
Achieving a sustained fusion reaction is a delicate balancing act, requiring a sea of moving parts to come together to maintain a high-performing plasma: one that is dense enough, hot enough, and confined for long enough for fusion to take place.
Yet as researchers push the limits of plasma performance, they have encountered new challenges for keeping plasmas under con
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Record Number of Imperial Academics Win Royal Society of Chemistry Prizes
LONDON, England, June 14 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news on June 13, 2024:
By Navta Hussain, Saida Mahamed and Hayley Dunning
Eight individuals and two teams involving Imperial researchers have won accolades in this year's RSC prizes.
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has announced the winners of its prestigious 2024 prizes. With 10 winners from the Departments of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, this year has been a record-
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Rochester Institute of Technology: Ph.D. Student is Lead Author on Paper Published on Cover of 'Optica Quantum'
ROCHESTER, New York, June 13 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Microsystems engineering Ph.D. student Evan Manfreda-Schulz '20 (physics) accomplished something many academic researchers aim for when his first paper was published on the cover of Optica Quantum.
The paper, "Generating high-dimensional entanglement using a foundry-fabricated photonic integrated circuit," is a culmination of years of study in the realm of quantum information systems.
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TEDCO's Maryland Innovation Initiative Announces Kulshreshtha as the New Executive Director
COLUMBIA, Maryland, June 14 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
The Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) Board of Directors announces the appointment of Abishek Kulshreshtha as the executive director of TEDCO's MII program. In this position, Kulshreshtha will oversee all MII activities starting July 1, 2024.
As an independent unit within TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, MII was created to promote the commercialization o
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Three Extra ERC Advanced Grants for Radboud-Researchers
NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, June 13 (TNSres) -- Radboud University issued the following news:
Scientists Andrei Kirilyuk (Faculty of Science), Ronald van Rij (Radboudumc) and Nico Sommerdijk (Radboudumc) have been awarded an Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to extend their research. Earlier this year Bas van de Meerakker en Jan Hendriks also received an Advanced Grant.
Andrei Kirilyuk: INTERPHON
For almost two millennia people are looking for the philosophers' stone, dre
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UC-San Diego: Alumna Astronaut Kate Rubins on Advancing Human Health From Space
LA JOLLA, California, June 14 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
Story by: Amanda Rubalcava
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins '99 recently visited UC San Diego to participate in a panel discussion alongside renowned leaders in space technology and health. Hosted by Kiana Aran, an associate professor of bioengineering, and UC San Diego's Institute of Engineering in Medicine, the symposium offered insights into how research conducted in space can be tra
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University of Bristol Scientist Wins Prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize
BRISTOL, England, June 13 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release:
A University of Bristol scientist has been awarded the Environment, Sustainability & Energy mid-career Prize by the Royal Society of Chemistry for his pioneering work in monitoring the changing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Professor Matthew Rigby from the School of Chemistry uses observations and computer simulations to research the abundances and fluxes of environmentally harmful
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Husker Physicist Part of Team That Captures Groundbreaking 'Molecular Movie'
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
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A research team trying to better understand the dynamics of how molecules are structurally changed by light has captured the process for the first time in an animated movie created from experimental data.
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The minute-long "molecular movie" is an important step in confirming theoretical predictions with actual experiments, said Martin Centurion, a University of Nebras
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