Tuesday - April 21, 2026

Physics Tipoffs from TNS

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Advanced Materials Journal Issues Research Articles in June 26, 2024 Edition
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 27 -- 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 26, 2024, edition (Vol. 36, Issue 26). Here are excerpts: * * * Perspectives: * Atom-Level Tandem Catalysis in Lithium Metal Batteries Reviews: * Toward Intelligent Display with Neuromorphic Technology * Toward  more
Caltech Float Brings "Space for Everyone" to LA Pride Parade
PASADENA, California, June 27 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Members of the Caltech community brought their whole selves to LA Pride. On June 9, postdocs, grad students, undergraduates, and staff marched alongside Caltech's very first float--themed "Space for Everyone"--as part of the 54th Annual LA Pride Parade in Hollywood. Participants enthusiastically displayed their passion for science, STEM outreach, art, music, and dance, as well as their LGBTQ ident  more
Eindhoven University of Technology: Passion for Paper
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, June 28 (TNSres) -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Ruben Nicasy defended his PhD thesis at the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education on June 27th. * * * Faster, greener and cheaper. These are currently the keywords within the printing industry, which is undergoing rapid innovations. TU/e researcher Ruben Nicasy developed an innovative method to determine how ink is absorbed by paper or cardboard in order to furthe  more
Faculty-Student Collaboration at the Heart of BW Summer Scholars
BEREA, Ohio, June 27 (TNSres) -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: By Joyce DeGirolamo Breaking new ground in research is at the center of BW's Summer Scholars program, a 10-week living-learning experience that enables students to design their own research or creative project under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Under the direction of Dr. Laura Hopkins, BW Summer Scholars is an annual program for students of any major. This year, 12 students are gaining insights and   more
Foundations of Chemistry Journal Issues Research Articles in April 2024 Edition
BASEL, Switzerland, June 28 -- Foundations of Chemistry, a journal that says it features chemistry between physics and biology and the question of the reduction of chemistry to quantum mechanics, published research articles on the following topics in its April 2024 edition (Vol. 26, Issue 1): * Hydrogen over helium: A philosophical position * Relating screening to atomic properties and electronegativity in the Slater atom * Introducing UV-visible spectroscopy at high school level following th  more
Four Tigers Among Second Class of Recipients for Remington Williams Award
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 28 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: Last year, the University of Missouri Board of Curators announced the inaugural recipients of the Remington R. Williams Award. The award is the highest non-academic award bestowed on students by the Board of Curators and is given in memory of Remington Williams and his outstanding service as student representative to the board from 2020 to 2022. This year, seven University of Missouri System students w  more
Funding to Train Tomorrow's Workforce
PERTH, Australia, June 26 -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news on June 25, 2024: Researchers from The University of Western Australia will work with industry and institutions to create training centres to teach the leaders of tomorrow's quantum workforce, advance the electrification of transport and homes, and drive the expansion and sustainability of Australian horticulture. UWA academics collaborating on the three projects received more than $1.8 million in fundin  more
Granular Matter Issues Research Articles in July 2024 Edition
BASEL, Switzerland, June 28 -- Granular Matter, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features modern tools from statistical mechanics and physics, micro-macro mechanics or computational science, published research articles on the following topics in its July 2024 edition (Vol. 26, Issue 3): * Dynamics of sand response to rapid penetration by rigid projectiles * Morphological study of granular-granular impact craters through time-of-flight cameras: from concept to automation in Python * Partic  more
Gravitational Wave Researchers Cast New Light on Antikythera Mechanism Mystery
GLASGOW, Scotland, June 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: Techniques developed to analyse the ripples in spacetime detected by one of the 21st century's most sensitive pieces of scientific equipment have helped cast new light on the function of the oldest known analogue computer. Astronomers from the University of Glasgow have used statistical modelling techniques developed to analyse gravitational waves to establish the likely number of holes in one of the br  more
International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education Issues Research Articles in June 2024 Edition
EDINBURGH, Scotland, June 28 -- The International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, a peer-reviewed journal from the International Artificial Intelligence in Education Society, published research articles on the following topics in its June 2024 edition (Vol. 34, Issue 2): * How Personalization Affects Motivation in Gamified Review Assessments * Machine Learning for All!--Introducing Machine Learning in Middle and High School * A Step-Based Tutoring System to Teach Underachievi  more
IPEM Launches MPCE Manifesto for the Next Government
YORK, England, June 27 -- The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine issued the following news: Ahead of the 2024 General Election, IPEM has published a full manifesto for the future of medical physics and clinical engineering. The manifesto contains a number of key actions that the next Government must take to: * Address the medical physics and clinical engineering workforce crisis * Introduce statutory registration for clinical technologists * Create the capacity for UK generatio  more
Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters Issues Research Articles in June 27, 2024 Edition
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- 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 27, 2024, edition (Vol. 15, Issue 25): Physical Insights into Quantum Phenomena and Function: * Evidence of Higher Order Phonon Anharmonicity in Gray Arsenic Crystal Physical Insights into Materials and Molecular Properties  more
Journal of Physics A-Mathematical & Theoretical Issues Research Articles in July 5, 2024 Edition
BRISTOL, England, June 28 -- The Journal of Physics A-Mathematical and Theoretical, a journal of theoretical physics reporting research on the mathematical structures, published research articles on the following topics in its July 5, 2024, edition (Vol. 57, No. 27): Papers: * Statistical physics - Entanglement Hamiltonian for inhomogeneous free fermions - Dirac walks on regular trees - Insights from number theory into the critical Kauffman model with connectivity one * Mathematical physic  more
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: The Measure of a Man - Jerome M. Paros '63GSAS' Life of Invention and Philanthropy
NEW YORK, June 27 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Jerry Paros' inventions have improved the measurements of geophysical phenomena such as tsunamis, and enhance our ability to understand the complex earth, air and ocean processes that produce climate change. * * * By Marie DeNoia Aronsohn Jerry Paros holding one of Paroscientific's first Seismic + Oceanic Sensors (SOS) circa 2015. These sensors have been transformative for t  more
Light-Controlled Artificial Maple Seeds Could Monitor the Environment Even in Hard-To-Reach Locations
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Researchers at Finland's Tampere University and the University of Pittsburgh mimic the common "helicopter seed" to create a novel robot * * * Researchers from Tampere University, Finland, and the University of Pittsburgh, USA, have developed a tiny robot replicating the aerial dance of falling maple seeds. In the future, this robot could be used for real-t  more
Magnetic Excitations Can Be Held Together by Repulsive Interactions
KOLN, Germany, June 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Physicists from the University of Cologne have contributed to the discovery of unusual quantum states in a crystal consisting of one-dimensional magnetic chains * * * A group of physicists specialized in solid-state physics from the University of Cologne and international collaborators have examined crystals made from the material BaCO2V2O8 in the Cologne laboratory. They discovered that the  more
NRC Issues Confirmatory Order to Curium US on Commitments Made Relating to Aug. 2019 Contamination Incident
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on June 26, 2024, entitled "In the Matter of Curium US LLC; Confirmatory Order Modifying License." The notice was issued by John B. Giessner, Regional Administrator, Region III. * * * SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a Confirmatory Order to Curium US LLC to memorialize the agreement reached during an alternative dispute resolution mediation session h  more
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics Journal Issues Research Articles in July 7, 2024 Edition
LONDON, England, June 27 -- Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it features physical chemistry, chemical physics and biophysical chemistry, published research articles on the following topics in its July 7, 2024, edition (Vol. 26, Issue 25): Tutorial Review: * Characteristics and performance of layered two-dimensional materials under doping engineering Perspective: * Perspective: multi-configurational methods in bio-ino  more
QUT's Seven New ARC Linkage Projects Focus on Opportunities for Australia
BRISBANE, Australia, June 27 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: QUT is celebrating the awarding of $3.2 million in ARC Linkage Projects grants to seven projects. Acting Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Vice-President (Research) Professor Ana Deletic said QUT had performed exceptionally well in this grant round with a success rate of 31.8 per cent which is above the national success rate of 26.3 per cent. "My congratulations to our successful applicants and th  more
Shaping the Future of STEM Education: Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman Visits Queen Mary
LONDON, England, June 26 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: Professor Wieman and Queen Mary University of London academics discussed their techniques for effective teaching informed by research. A Nobel Prize-winning physicist and pioneer in science education reform, Professor Wieman engaged with faculty and researchers from Queen Mary at a meeting organised by the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS). The aim was to discuss the future of education in the   more
Stanford University: Chip-Scale Titanium-Sapphire Laser Puts Powerful Technology in Reach
STANFORD, California, June 28 (TNSres) -- Stanford University issued the following news release: In a single leap from tabletop to the microscale, engineers at Stanford have produced the world's first practical titanium-sapphire laser on a chip, democratizing a once-exclusive technology. As lasers go, those made of titanium-sapphire (Ti:sapphire) are considered to have "unmatched" performance. They are indispensable in many fields, including cutting-edge quantum optics, spectroscopy, and neuro  more
Trustees Grant Emeriti Status, Tenure and Promotion to Faculty Members
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, June 28 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: * * * HIGHLIGHTS * Trustees approved emeritus status for five retiring faculty members at the June 27 board meeting. * Board members also approved tenure and promotion for faculty. * * * The Winthrop University Board of Trustees approved emeritus status for five retiring faculty members at its June 27 board meeting. Also announced and approved by the board were tenure and promotion decisions. The five eme  more
Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Lago Speaks at Women in Manufacturing Panel at 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit - June 24
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration issued the following remarks on June 24, 2024, by Under Secretary Marisa Lago at the women in manufacturing panel at the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit: * * * As Prepared Good morning, everyone. I'm so thrilled to moderate this all-star panel of women in manufacturing. We love numbers at the U.S. Department of Commerce, so I'll start with a few to ground today's discussion: women curr  more
Uniformed Services University Faculty Member, Alum Earns Coveted Wilderness Medicine Society 'Triple Crown' Distinction
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 28 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following faculty news: By Sharon Holland Retired Army Lt. Col. Matthew Welder was the first person in the world to achieve "Triple Crown" recognition by the Wilderness Medical Society. Welder, an associate professor at the Uniformed Services University's (USU) Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) and GSN class of 2005 alumnus, received the designation after completing the WMS Academy of Wilderness Medicine's Diploma in Di  more