Tag Archives: APS Physics

Magnetic Topological Insulators Have an Edgy Side

Edge currents are observed in a magnetic topological insulator even when conventional theory says that they should not. Continue reading

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How a Sail Inverts Its Shape

Simulations explore how to optimize a sail for changing direction. Continue reading

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Unusual Plasma Waves Above Jupiter’s North Pole

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

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The Healthy Glow of Plants

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

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Amorphous Ice Is Partly Crystalline

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

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

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Plasma Voids Drive Tokamak Turbulence

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

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

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

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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