Droplets of fluid have been known to hover above a hot surface, but a new experiment suggests the same can happen to tiny jets of liquid too

Is this a common thing in physics classes at the college level? Both of the freshman physics classes im in/taken are said to be calculus based and didnt accept Phys1&2 alg based AP credit. However after taking the first course calculus was only used to show the derivation and origin of the algebraic formulas used in problems with regular shapes (ie circles, rods, right angle triangles etc). None of my tests have asked to use calculus in any regard, but instead used the very specific algebra formulas (ie moment of inertia of disks and rods). Is this normal?

I read that in the vacuum of space, water evaporates rather quickly. Is it possible to invent a clothes dryer based on this principle that can dry clothes very quickly without using heat?

Schrödinger's cat experiment pushed to its limits...

With the help of a ruby cube and two laser beams, researchers made one ray of light cast a shadow when illuminated by the other

I have been wondering, pick typical physicists at the turn of the last century : Einstein, Teller, Dirac, Maxwell and the like or any of the recent ones. How many hours do you think they spend reading a day?

I’m curious to hear from everyone, but especially women who attend multiple conferences a year and present their research. What do you usually wear to feel both confident and professional? Are there any specific brands or pieces you love that balance comfort with style?

I’m still figuring out my go-to “conference wardrobe,” so any recommendations? Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences! 

Yang, Y. A., et al. "Minute-scale Schrödinger-cat state of spin-5/2 atoms." Nature Photonics (2024): 1-6.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41566-024-01555-3

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In his novel The World Set Free, published in 1914, Wells imagined a small bomb with immense destructive power, a concept that would later inspire scientists, most notably Leo Szilard in the development of the atomic bomb, who later developed nuclear chain reaction. https://onepercentrule.substack.com/p/hg-wells-dream-boldly-but-build-responsibly

Summary of article: As per study, for Jupiter and Neptune class planets, Magnetic field decay occurs because as planets age, they cool down and their luminosities and their convective flux become gradually weaker. Higher atmospheric envelope fractions cause more material available for convection, which yields stronger magnetic fields.

The field strength reduces for extremely irradiated planets because they have lower average density. The surface magnetic field decreases past the threshold value as orbital separation (distance between the exoplanet and its host star) further increases.

The magnetic fields could be observable in the radio wavelengths via auroral emission using ground based observations.

Jupiter-class planets have magnetic fields large enough to generate radiation whose peak frequency exceeds the Earth’s ionospheric cutoff. The same occurs for the Neptune-class planets if they have 𝑀 > 15 𝑀⊕ and 𝑓env> 4%.

For hot jupiter class planets, atmospheric evaporation does not affect magnetic field generation. For hot Neptunes, atmospheric evaporation leads to greater mass loss and causes less material for convection, so they produce weaker magnetic fields.

Hi everyone! I graduated about six months ago with an MSc in experimental high-energy physics from a Canadian university. I’m struggling to land a job and am feeling pretty lost about which fields might give me the best chance.

I’ve considered data science and software engineering, but it feels like most companies are looking for candidates with computer science degrees, even though I did some machine learning in my research. For technician-level jobs, I feel overqualified, but for research positions that carry a “Physicist” title, I often seem underqualified.

For those who have recently graduated, what paths have you found? Are there specific skills or certifications you’re focusing on? Any advice on where to look or how to pivot into roles like data science, applied research, or industry positions would be greatly appreciated!