Category Archives: APS Physics

Evidence of a New Subatomic Particle

Posted on April 10, 2024 by rberkowitz

A signal from the decay products of a meson—a quark and an antiquark—comes from two subatomic particles and not one, as previously thought. Continue reading →

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Modeling Tissue Mechanics with Molten Glass

Posted on April 5, 2024 by rberkowitz

A glass studio becomes a physics lab for biophysicists examining the physiological tissue properties of marine microorganisms. Read more in APS Physics…

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Thermal Conductivity Not Too Hot to Handle

Posted on April 5, 2024 by rberkowitz

A radiometry technique directly measures thermal conductivity in molten metals and confirms the relationship with electrical resistivity. Continue reading →

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Molecular Lawnmower Drives Itself

Posted on March 14, 2024 by rberkowitz

A protein-based motor uses a trimming mechanism to move forward across a field of grass-like peptide segments. Continue reading →

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Testing a New Solar Sandwich

Posted on March 13, 2024 by rberkowitz

By combining the world’s oldest photovoltaic material with today’s most used one, researchers have taken a step toward next-generation solar devices. Continue reading →

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Seeking Solutions to Underwater Noise Pollution

Posted on March 1, 2024 by rberkowitz

Kamal Kesour conducts measurements to identify the sources of noise coming from ships passing through the St. Lawrence Estuary in Quebec, Canada, looking for ways to help crews reduce underwater noise. Continue reading →

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Reducing Persistence ofAntibiotic Resistance

Posted on February 23, 2024 by rberkowitz

A light-based technique can make bacteria more susceptible to antibiotics, and it is nearing clinical trials. Continue reading →

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How Lasers Could Build Heavy Elements

Posted on February 22, 2024 by rberkowitz

Laser-generated nucleosynthesis remains out of reach of present-day technology—but more powerful lasers could eventually make it possible. Continue reading →

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Explaining Mars’ Patchy Aurora

Posted on February 2, 2024 by rberkowitz

The solar wind’s orientation relative to Mars’ magnetic-field lines changes as the planet rotates, creating conditions ripe for magnetic reconnection. Continue reading →

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Hot Surfaces Make Droplets Move Erratically

Posted on January 31, 2024 by rberkowitz

A droplet of a volatile liquid can move on a uniformly heated surface thanks to a nonuniform evaporation effect that drives an unstable fluid flow within the droplet. Continue reading →

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