APS News articles

6 February 2022

This Week in Physics Magazine — February 7, 2022

“Tin-Can Telephone” Connects Two Ions

Christian Tomás Schmiegelow – February 7, 2022

Two separate teams have demonstrated a way to couple two ions through a metal wire, offering a way to remotely cool ions.

Speed Limit on Change

February 4, 2022

Experiments with a single calcium atom prove that processes of change have a speed limit determined by the rate at which they can dissipate heat.

Quantum Measurement Strikes a Balance

February 3, 2022

An experiment demonstrates that, in a quantum measurement, there is a three-way trade-off between different types of information content.

Strike Out for Eight-Year Magnetic Monopole Search

February 2, 2022

No magnetic monopoles have been found in an analysis of data from the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, but the analysis method could still help advance the search for these elusive particles.

Bending Hollow Rods Under High Pressure

February 1, 2022

Observing how rod-shaped bacteria deform could indicate their internal pressure.

Blowin’ in the Galactic Wind

February 3, 2022

Nuclear winds expel cold molecular hydrogen gas from the Galactic Center, providing new clues to how star-forming material circulates through the Galaxy.

3D-Printed Magnets Made from Recycled Materials

February 2, 2022

Using recycled materials to make magnets could allow companies to circumvent supply chain issues for sourcing magnetic objects.