https://physicstoday.aip.org/cultural-institutions Cultural Institutions en-US Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/arecibo-stem-educational-center-to-open-soon Biology and computer science activities replace the iconic radio telescope at the Puerto Rican observatory site. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/arecibo-stem-educational-center-to-open-soon https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/the-bicentennial-of-the-royal-astronomical-society The story of the organization includes many of the past two centuries' key advances in astronomy and geophysics. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/the-bicentennial-of-the-royal-astronomical-society https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/the-uncertain-art-of-reconstructing-history For historians, interpreting what is left unsaid in a letter can be as important as understanding the words on the page itself. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/the-uncertain-art-of-reconstructing-history https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/faxes-mascots-and-manga-science-communication-in-japan Research institutions combine tradition and whimsy to disseminate science news and information to the public. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/faxes-mascots-and-manga-science-communication-in-japan https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/q-a-robert-erdmann-brings-modern-computation-to-centuries-old-art The materials scientist focuses on the production and aging of paint, paper, canvas, and other items of cultural heritage. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/q-a-robert-erdmann-brings-modern-computation-to-centuries-old-art https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/tales-of-the-nobel-prize-announcement Physics Nobel laureates have heard about and celebrated their awards in myriad ways, as their oral histories attest. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/tales-of-the-nobel-prize-announcement https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/paving-the-way-for-the-us-to-rejoin-unesco Global science and education issues demand US engagement, say proponents. Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/paving-the-way-for-the-us-to-rejoin-unesco https://physicstoday.aip.org/opinion/commentary-the-iau-and-its-evolution The former president of the International Astronomical Union reflects on the organization's accomplishments over the past century and what it may look like in the next one. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/opinion/commentary-the-iau-and-its-evolution https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/q-a-physicist-kathryn-schaffer-moves-in-the-art-world A toxic culture led her to nearly leave physics. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/q-a-physicist-kathryn-schaffer-moves-in-the-art-world https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/physics-nobel-nominees-1901-70 Analyzing more than 3300 nominations from the first seven decades of the world's preeminent physics prize reveals trends and shortcomings. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/physics-nobel-nominees-1901-70