September 2022 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
Hua Liu American Astronomical Society (AAS)
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September 2022 Issue Highlights
The Trailblazing Career of Willie Hobbs Moore
The first African American woman to earn a PhD in physics remains little known. But her legacy is enormous. — Ronald E. Mickens
Electric Propulsion of Spacecraft
The electrification of spacecraft could significantly extend the useful life of billion-dollar missions in outer space. — Igor Levchenko, Dan Goebel, and Katia Bazaka
How to Become a Successful Physicist
All scientists and engineers solve research problems by calling on relevant knowledge to make a series of common, critical decisions. — Carl Wieman
The Mysterious Balancing Stones on Frozen Lakes
During the cold, dry Siberian winter, one can occasionally spot stones perched on impossibly thin pedestals of ice. How do they get there? — Nicolas Taberlet
New Telescopes Seek the Cosmic Dark Ages
Radio astronomers look to far-flung locations to detect low-frequency signals that emanate from the ancient universe. — Rachel Berkowitz
A Graphene Temporary Tattoo Measures Blood Pressure
A far cry from the bulky, uncomfortable cuff, the ultralight sensor takes measurements of the vital sign without the wearer feeling a thing. — Johanna L. Miller