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Letters to the Editor—April 6, 2020
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Letters to the Editor—April 6, 2020

Physicists from around the world share their experiences during the pandemic.   Read More »

When a Superconductor Doesn’t Act Like One
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When a Superconductor Doesn’t Act Like One

Nanofabricated materials let researchers explore the conditions under which a superconductor becomes resistive.   Read More »

Neutrino Detectors for National Security
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Neutrino Detectors for National Security

Detecting neutrinos offers a new way to monitor the potential bomb materials inside a nuclear reactor, but the technology’s practicality remains uncertain.   Read More »

How Cells “Measure” Their Own Size
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How Cells “Measure” Their Own Size

Researchers are zeroing in on the mechanisms that tell a cell when it’s big enough to divide in two.   Read More »

Canceled Meeting Makes a Virtual Rebound
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Canceled Meeting Makes a Virtual Rebound

After the cancellation of the March Meeting, researchers quickly assembled online talks and provided a glimpse of a virtual-conferencing future.   Read More »

Arts & Culture: A Blast from the Past
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Arts & Culture: A Blast from the Past

A computer simulation of an ancient Roman instrument recreates sounds that historians could only imagine before.   Read More »

Opinion: Filming the Thrill of Physics Discovery
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Opinion: Filming the Thrill of Physics Discovery

Capturing the drama of research requires filmmakers to fully immerse themselves in the scientific process.   Read More »

50 Years of <i>Physical Review A</i>: The Legacy of Three Classics
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50 Years of Physical Review A: The Legacy of Three Classics

Physicists working in optics, atomic and molecular physics, and quantum information reflect on landmark papers and how they influence research today.   Read More »

The <i>Physical Review</i>’s Split, 50 Years Later
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The Physical Review’s Split, 50 Years Later

Four popular physics journals are celebrating their golden anniversaries with a suite of events and retrospectives.   Read More »

Q&amp;A: Muons Find Tunnel Cavities
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Q&A: Muons Find Tunnel Cavities

Patrick Stowell explains how he uses high-energy particles to pinpoint hidden voids between the rocks that overlie railway tunnels.   Read More »

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