https://physicstoday.aip.org/labs-observatories-and-facilities Labs, Observatories and Facilities en-US Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/features/political-currents The Eisenhower administration dismissed the director of the National Bureau of Standards in 1953. Suspecting political interference with the agency’s research, scientists fought back—and won. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/features/political-currents https://physicstoday.aip.org/letters/live-streaming-a-radio-telescope-observation-of-the-solar-eclipse Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/letters/live-streaming-a-radio-telescope-observation-of-the-solar-eclipse 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/fermilab-goes-deep-to-silence-noisy-radiation-affecting-qubits Scientists troubleshoot to improve quantum computers. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/fermilab-goes-deep-to-silence-noisy-radiation-affecting-qubits https://physicstoday.aip.org/features/harnessing-energy-from-laser-fusion A new goal for nuclear fusion is underway: Commercialize the nascent technology that first demonstrated net energy gain in 2022 at the National Ignition Facility. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/features/harnessing-energy-from-laser-fusion https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/research-facilities-strive-for-fair-and-efficient-time-allocation Distributed evaluations, machine learning, and lotteries are among the tactics being tested to improve the process and integrity of peer review. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/research-facilities-strive-for-fair-and-efficient-time-allocation https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/research-space-increases-at-us-universities Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/research-space-increases-at-us-universities https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/ucsd-institute-will-tackle-fusion-engineering-problems Researchers collaborate with colleagues at national labs, companies, and universities in efforts to make nuclear fusion a viable source of clean energy. Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/ucsd-institute-will-tackle-fusion-engineering-problems https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/nsfs-arecibo-strategy-puts-future-research-into-question Although unsurprised that the giant telescope at the Puerto Rican observatory won't be rebuilt, many astronomers are disappointed with the agency's plans for an education and research center there. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/nsfs-arecibo-strategy-puts-future-research-into-question https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/national-ignition-facility-surpasses-long-awaited-fusion-milestone The shot at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory on 5 December is the first-ever controlled fusion reaction to produce an energy gain. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/national-ignition-facility-surpasses-long-awaited-fusion-milestone