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The July cover of @PhysicsToday explores the physics of listening: preserving microsecond-level sound timing is now a design frontier for high-end audio.

Read Milind Kunchur's Quick Study: https://t.co/ATg0Ysi4D1

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For 350 years, Britain's Royal Observatory transformed from one astronomer's private star-data preserve, guarded even from Newton, into a public scientific institution.

Explore the journey 🔭 https://t.co/wrlfLW9WSi

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Across the AIP Federation, our Member Societies are mobilizing to protect the physical sciences. AAS is urging public comments on OMB grantmaking changes before July 13, as well as actions from AGU & BPS.

Get involved: https://t.co/nnjur0Eh6j

#SciencePolicy #PhysicalSciences

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Where do astronomy grads go in year one?

AIP Research finds the path splits: About half enter the workforce, just over 40% go straight to grad school. Private-sector STEM pays the most.

See the data: https://t.co/HKTTjblts5

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By legend, he walked 700 miles for an education. In 1748, Mikhail Lomonosov founded Russia's first lab devoted to pure research. A new study reexamines his legacy.

Explore the history: https://t.co/KhgSgLE1Ox

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AIP is a 2026 Top Workplace, per @WTOP, 1 of only 6 nonprofits among 342 honorees, based entirely on confidential employee feedback. Strong culture, strong mission.

Read more: https://t.co/7ZWNL6dqNu

#TopWorkplaces #PhysicalSciences

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Belonging is how the physical sciences thrive. 🏳️‍🌈

When scientists are welcomed as their authentic selves, everyone benefits. This #PrideMonth, share the stories that move you, and add your own to the archives.

Submit a photo: https://t.co/IYPAVhTV3Z

#PrideInScience

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Invisible air disturbances from a flickering flame, made visible. Engineer Jaka Javh used background-oriented schlieren imaging to turn tiny background distortions into this color map of air density fluctuations.

🔗 https://t.co/0EYzsU36z7

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Physics & astronomy programs are seeing big drops in international grad applications this cycle, and many departments don't expect a 2027 rebound.

New AIP Pulse Survey on what's behind it: https://t.co/u9QgmH7Csj

#AIPResearch

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A physicist who could've worked for Lockheed Martin chose food science instead: "I thought I'd do less harm." This #PrideMonth, read Megan Povey's oral history on activism, transitioning mid-career, and the physics of your dinner plate.

🔗 https://t.co/1uACkpM6Lf

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The people who write the checks for NASA, NSF, NIH & DOE are all up for reelection this year. 🗳️

FYI breaks down which science appropriators are on the ballot — and what control flipping could mean for 2027 budgets.

🔗 https://t.co/dCEo7CVRfw

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Save the date 📅 Sept 23

Discover the portrait of an enslaved-born Jamaican scholar surrounded by scientific instruments, and its surprising link to the Enlightenment roots of physics.

Fara Dabhoiwala unveils new research in DC.

RSVP: https://t.co/xXt77QsPbG

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New astronomy bachelors: private-sector STEM jobs pay a median starting salary of $68,500. College/university jobs pay $41,600.

Same degree, two very different outcomes.

New data 👇
https://t.co/WKeOqcQR64

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What makes the "nick" the most coveted shot in squash? 🏆

Hit the wall-floor junction just right, and the ball simply rolls away unreturnable.

Brown University researchers revealed the physics behind it. 🎯

Read this @PhysicsToday Back Scatter: https://t.co/fzbrYVA2E6

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It's Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 and the Niels Bohr Library & Archives put together a reading list you don't want to miss!

Explore the full list + more Pride Month resources from AIP: https://t.co/dxaE8zsuNh

#PrideMonth #LGBTQinSTEM

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The 2026 AIP Tate Medal nomination window is open! 🏅

This award goes to non-U.S. physicists who lead, serve, and advance the global physics community like 2018 laureate Fabiola Gianotti, who helped confirm the Higgs boson.

Nominate by Oct. 1: https://t.co/lGUJQkhcsU

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Join @AIP_HQ, @APSphysics, and FYI Science Policy News for an upcoming webinar on OMB's proposed changes to Uniform Guidance. The program will conclude with an audience Q&A. 📅 June 17, 4 PM EDT - 🔗Register: https://t.co/cjxxLynbzg
#SciencePolicy #ResearchFunding #FederalGrants

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The Trump admin wants to ban federal grant funds from covering journal subscriptions & open-access fees, framing it as "triple charging" taxpayers. Big implications for researchers.

🔗 https://t.co/0cPEVQqmDK

#SciencePolicy #OpenAccess

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OMB's proposed rule would rewrite the regulations behind every federal research grant.

Join experts from @AIP_HQ and @APSphysics on June 17 to unpack what's in the proposal, what it means for federally funded research, and how to weigh in.

Register: https://t.co/MoROCrPdKj

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Oppenheimer's 1960s interviews are now public, and what he didn't say about his early career is the story. June issue of @PhysicsToday is out. ⚛️

🔗 https://t.co/xtw5MnJtZG

#PhysicsToday #Oppenheimer