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Physics Today examines what is being called the last crisis of US physics, a discussion about the state and future of American physics research. The piece explores the pressures facing the field and its institutions. Readers in the physics community are weighing in on what the crisis means for research and careers.
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A 2011 Columbia University article on how the ENIAC was programmed is drawing renewed attention. The piece recounts how the original six programmers had to hand-wire the massive machine, physically configuring cables and switches to carry out calculations, with no stored program or programming language. Readers are sharing it as a reminder of how radically software development has changed since the 1940s.
- 3Schrödinger's equation marks 100 years of shaping quantum chemistry●100 years ago, Schrödinger’s equation shed light on quantum physics – scientists use it today to fine-tune chemical reac
One hundred years after Erwin Schrödinger formulated his famous equation, the centenary is drawing attention to how foundational the equation remains. Scientists now use it routinely to model atoms and molecules, helping them predict and fine-tune chemical reactions. Commentators note it transformed physics in the 1920s and continues to underpin modern quantum chemistry and materials research.
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Commentators are asking what actually defines a school in the modern education landscape. With online learning, homeschooling, microschools and other alternatives expanding, the traditional model of a physical building with classrooms and teachers no longer covers how many children are educated. The debate centres on how schooling should be defined and regulated as education options multiply.
- 5Nobel Prize Honored First Particle Accelerator Physicists 75 Years Ago●Physicists who uncovered the first particle accelerator were honored with a Nobel Prize 75 years ago
Phys.org is revisiting the moment, 75 years ago, when physicists behind the first particle accelerator received the Nobel Prize, marking a milestone in modern physics. The retrospective recalls how their work opened the way for the high-energy accelerators used in laboratories around the world today, though the article offers no new developments in the field.
- 6Schrödinger's equation marks 100 years of shaping quantum science▼100 years ago, Schrödinger’s equation shed light on quantum physics – scientists use it today to fine-tune chemical reactions
One hundred years after Erwin Schrödinger formulated his famous equation, physicists and chemists are marking the centenary of a breakthrough that underpins modern quantum mechanics. The equation describes how quantum systems evolve, and scientists now use it to model and fine-tune chemical reactions with remarkable precision. Commentators note its enduring influence spans from fundamental physics to practical chemistry, computing and materials science.
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Physics Today is offering guidance on building professional relationships that endure over the course of a career. The piece speaks to scientists and early-career professionals navigating networking, collaboration and mentorship in a field where long-term contacts often shape research opportunities and career advancement.
- 8National Women's Health and Fitness Day Observed Across the US▼National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
Wednesday marks National Women's Health and Fitness Day, an annual observance promoting physical activity and wellness among women. Local outlets including WSAZ are noting the day, which typically sees gyms, community centers and health organizations hosting events, screenings and fitness activities aimed at encouraging women to prioritize their health.
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Physics Today has published a new crossword puzzle titled 'And beyond...', inviting readers to test their knowledge of physics through wordplay. The puzzle is the latest in the magazine's recurring crossword series, giving scientists and enthusiasts a playful diversion tied to the field.
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Bloomberg is running a piece arguing that today's economy is increasingly untouchable in a literal sense: activity has shifted toward services, digital goods and experiences that cannot be physically handled or exported, changing how growth and inflation are felt. No further details from the article are available beyond the headline, so the precise argument and the reaction to it remain limited.
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It is National Women's Health & Fitness Day, an annual observance that encourages women to focus on physical activity, preventive care and overall wellbeing. Gyms, health organisations and community groups typically mark the day with events, screenings and fitness activities. Outlets are reminding audiences of the occasion and its focus on women taking time for their health.
- 12NBA should bring back the post-up game, column argues▼The NBA should return to the post-up game again
A column from James Madison University's student paper argues the NBA should return to the post-up game, the traditional back-to-the-basket style that has largely disappeared amid the league's three-point revolution. The piece contends that post play offers more variety and physicality than today's perimeter-heavy offenses, adding to ongoing debate among fans and analysts about whether modern basketball has become too stylistically uniform.