Category Archives: APS Physics

Unusual Plasma Waves Above Jupiter’s North Pole

Posted on July 17, 2025 by rberkowitz

A spacecraft observes a new oscillation mode in the low-density plasma. Continue reading →

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The Healthy Glow of Plants

Posted on July 15, 2025 by rberkowitz

A drone-borne photon counter can provide a new view into environmental
health. Continue reading →

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Amorphous Ice Is Partly Crystalline

Posted on July 8, 2025 by rberkowitz

Evidence builds against the long-held notion that water ice can be truly glassy. Continue reading →

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Dark Matter Detector Releases Best-Yet Result

Posted on July 2, 2025 by rberkowitz

Seven metric tons of liquid xenon get closer than ever to revealing WIMPs. Continue reading →

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Plasma Voids Drive Tokamak Turbulence

Posted on June 11, 2025 by rberkowitz

A model that includes propagating voids predicts the extent of plasma
turbulence in a tokamak. Continue reading →

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How Organic Molecules Survive in Space

Posted on June 7, 2025 by rberkowitz

The harsh interstellar environment ought to destroy these carbon-rich molecules; experiments reveal their secret weapon. Continue reading →

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Internal Feedback Shapes Coral Reefs

Posted on May 29, 2025 by rberkowitz

A 1D model based on mineral accumulation and polyp mortality shows traveling pulses that drive atoll-like patterns. Continue reading →

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Lithium Cosmic Rays Are Not Primordial

Posted on May 20, 2025 by rberkowitz

A precision measurement of cosmic rays at the International Space Station finds that lithium-7 is produced by the fragmentation of heavier nuclei. Continue reading →

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Ghana Reaps the Fruits of Science Investment

Posted on May 8, 2025 by rberkowitz

Emmanuel Proven Adzri shares how refurbishing the Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory has driven economic growth in his country. Continue reading →

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Through the Double-Slit Experiment

Posted on April 14, 2025 by rberkowitz

While seeking a visual metaphor to depict the wave-like behavior of matter, Julian Voss-Andreae forged a unique path merging quantum physics, art, and business. Continue reading →

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