September 2021 Issue of Physics Today Now Available
Hua Liu American Astronomical Society (AAS)
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In the September 2021 Issue
Improving Science Education: It’s Not Rocket Science — It’s Harder!
Scientists can help by partnering with museums, out-of-school programs, schools, organizations that develop instructional materials, or other educational projects. — Stephen M. Pompea and Pedro Russo
The Amazon Is Reaching Its Carbon Tipping Point
The tropical forest can no longer be counted on to help clean up humanity’s environmental mess. — Johanna L. Miller
Computed Tomography Turns 50
Modern high-performance CT scanners are unparalleled among three-dimensional imaging systems in data acquisition speed and spatial resolution. — John M. Boone and Cynthia H. McCollough
Ptychography: A Solution to the Phase Problem
First envisioned for elucidating crystalline structures, the technique is now used for high-resolution lensless imaging, wavefront sensing, and more. — Manuel Guizar-Sicairos and Pierre Thibault
Better Ways to Store Energy Are Needed to Attain Biden’s Carbon-Free Grid
Experts say lithium-ion batteries will be overtaken for grid-scale energy-storage applications by other battery technologies and nonchemical storage. — David Kramer