American Physical Society

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Are you a doctoral student who has struggled to find your own physics research group? You’re not alone. Join our next Physical Review Journal Club on Oct. 24 for a discussion on that very topic.

Is your abstract title helping or hurting you? An effective title will preview the abstract’s content, contain important keywords, and define the scope of your research. For example: Don’t title your abstract “Quantum Entanglement Research.” Do title your abstract “Using Quantum Entanglement to Enhance Secure Communications Systems.” Keep these tips in mind when you submit your abstract for #APSSummit25: https://go.aps.org/3zGZkdJ

Congratulations to all the recipients of our spring 2025 prizes and awards! These winners were recognized for their contributions in research, education, and public service. Their research spans everything from quantum metrology to gravitational lensing and mechanobiology. Learn more about the winners and their work: https://go.aps.org/48cXpKL

Ruben Verresen was just 12 years old when his brother’s textbooks ignited his passion for physics. Now, Verresen is our 2025 George E. Valley Jr. Prize winner for his work on many-body quantum physics. Read about his journey into quantum: https://go.aps.org/4h3zeCF

Physics was a second choice for Bharat Ratra, who missed the score cutoff to join his preferred engineering program in college. Now, he’s the 2025 APS Lilienfeld Prize winner in physics. We’re thrilled to recognize Ratra for his pioneering research in cosmology and particle astrophysics, and for his dedication to students and public engagement outside the classroom. Read on to hear what he believes is next for cosmology: https://go.aps.org/40aX5uh

Physics careers are not one-size-fits-all. Our Career Mentoring Fellows are here to help your students get an idea of the diverse career paths available to them. These fellows have expertise in many sectors and backgrounds, and are ready to share their experiences and insights. Invite a Fellow for a career talk: https://go.aps.org/480OFas

#OnThisDay in 1947, General Chuck Yeager became the first pilot to break the sound barrier. He flew the Bell X-1 at a speed of Mach 1 — or about 760 miles per hour — for 20 seconds at 45,000 feet in the sky. His flight proved that supersonic flight could be safe, laying the foundation for faster and more advanced aircraft and paving the way for modern space exploration. Read more: https://go.aps.org/30QVoCD.

An unexpected discovery in Physical Review X: experiments with bacterial colonies show chiral flows on the outer boundaries, similar to edge modes seen in condensed matter physics. It’s unexpected because, while individual organisms often exhibit chirality, it usually disappears at the collective level. Researchers believe this trait is likely used to transport nutrients and information through the colony. Read the paper: https://go.aps.org/4dMv4fs

We’re excited to have Quantum Insider join us in our efforts to celebrate the contributions of quantum science to technological progress over the past century, raise global awareness of its importance to sustainable development in the 21st century, and ensure that all nations have access to quantum education and opportunities.