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The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced a $10 million Presidential Fitness School Innovation Challenge, a new federal competition aimed at encouraging schools to develop innovative approaches to student physical fitness. The initiative revives the long-standing presidential fitness tradition in a new competitive format, awarding funding to schools with standout ideas for getting children more active and healthier.
- 2Elon University event explores physics in national parks●Physics & Astro Tea: Seeing physics in the national parks
Elon University is hosting a 'Physics & Astro Tea' session on seeing physics in the national parks. The talk invites students and staff to consider how natural landscapes illustrate physical principles, continuing the department's informal discussion series on physics and astronomy topics.
- 3Max Planck Institute Potsdam opens astrophysics postdoc positions●The “Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" department at the @ mpi_grav in Potsdam announces the opening of postdoc a
The Computational Relativistic Astrophysics department at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam has announced the opening of postdoctoral appointments. Each available position will run for two to three years, with details and application information published on the institute's website. The announcement is aimed at researchers in gravitational physics, numerical relativity and astrophysics seeking postdoctoral work in Germany.
- 4Potsdam gravity institute opens postdoctoral positions in relativity●The Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity (ACR) department at the @ mpi_grav in Potsdam invites applications for sev
The Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity department at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam is inviting applications for several postdoctoral appointments. Positions are offered at different levels depending on experience and seniority, with contract durations ranging from two to five years. The announcement is drawing attention among physicists, particularly early-career researchers in gravitational physics and cosmology looking for academic opportunities.
- 5Princeton physics department concludes AI grading experiment with mixed results▼Physics department concludes AI grading experiment, shares mixed results
Princeton University's physics department has wrapped up an experiment using artificial intelligence to grade student work and published its findings. The results were mixed, with AI grading showing promise but also clear limitations compared with human assessment. The report is drawing attention as universities weigh how far AI should be allowed into academic evaluation.
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The Department of Health and Human Services has announced a $10 million challenge aimed at increasing participation in the Presidential Fitness Test, the long-running school fitness testing program. The funding is intended to encourage more schools and students to take part. Reaction so far has focused on the size of the investment and what it means for physical education in schools.
- 7First Responder Mental Health: From Stigma to Action▼First Responder Mental Health: Moving From Stigma to Action
A new push is underway to move first responder mental health from quiet stigma to concrete action. Firefighters, paramedics and police face high rates of trauma, burnout and suicide, and advocates are calling for departments to treat psychological support as seriously as physical safety, with peer programs, training and open conversation.
- 8RHIC Team Honored With DOE Secretary Achievement Award▼RHIC Team Receives Prestigious DOE Secretary Achievement Award
The team behind the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory has received the US Department of Energy's Secretary of Energy Achievement Award, one of the department's highest honors. The RHIC facility studies collisions of heavy ions to recreate conditions of the early universe, and the award recognizes the collaboration's contributions to nuclear physics research.
- 9Hegseth Tells Troops 'We Want to Hear From You' at Morning PT▼'We Want to Hear From You,' Hegseth Tells Troops at Early Morning PT Session
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined troops for an early morning physical training session, telling them the Pentagon wants to hear directly from service members. The Department of War publicized the remarks, framing the visit as an effort at openness between leadership and the ranks. The outreach comes as the department pursues fitness and culture changes across the military.
- 10Mississippi State seeks volunteers for cardiovascular fitness study▼MSU’s Department of Kinesiology seeks participants for cardiovascular, fitness health research study
Mississippi State University's Department of Kinesiology is recruiting participants for a research study on cardiovascular and fitness health. The department is inviting community members to take part, with the findings expected to contribute to understanding of heart health and physical fitness. Further details about eligibility and study procedures have not been widely reported.
- 11RHIC Team Wins DOE Secretary's Achievement Award▼RHIC Team Receives Prestigious DOE Secretary Achievement Award | Newswise
The team behind the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory has received the US Department of Energy Secretary's Achievement Award, one of the department's highest honours. The recognition highlights the collider's contributions to nuclear physics research, including work on quark-gluon plasma and other fundamental questions about matter.
- 12Lafayette PARC sports programs keep kids active▼Lafayette PARC sports programs help kids stay active
Lafayette's Parks and Recreation department is running youth sports programs aimed at helping children in the Louisiana city stay physically active. Local coverage highlights the recreational offerings available to families, positioning the programs as a community resource for youth health and fitness in the Lafayette area.
- 13Princeton Plasma Physics Lab contract extended amid AI research push▼PPPL contract extended amidst AI research ventures, concerns over facility management
The US Department of Energy has extended its contract for the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, with the lab pursuing new ventures in artificial intelligence alongside its fusion research. The extension comes as concerns are raised about how the facility is being managed, with critics questioning whether operational oversight is keeping pace with the lab's expanding AI-driven research agenda.
- 14Penn State marks 100 years of physics doctorates▼Q&A: The legacy of 100 years of physics doctorates at Penn State
Pennsylvania State University is marking a century of granting physics doctorates, reflecting on the programme's legacy in research and training. A Q&A with the university explores how the department has shaped generations of physicists and what the milestone means for its future direction.
- 15Nordstrom launches gourmet food pop-up in New York●In New York, Nordstrom brings gourmet foods to its evolving pop-up space
Nordstrom is operating a pop-up space in New York focused on gourmet foods, part of the retailer's broader push to refresh its pop-up format with new concepts. The move reflects how department stores are experimenting with food and experience-driven retail to draw shoppers into physical locations and test new merchandising ideas.
- 16Imperial College Physics appoints two new academics▼Two new academics join Imperial’s Department of Physics
Imperial College London has announced that two new academics are joining its Department of Physics. The appointments strengthen the department's teaching and research staff, though Imperial's announcement gives no further details about the new arrivals or their specialisms.
- 17Princeton Plasma Physics Lab contract extended amid AI research push▼PPPL contract extended amid AI research ventures, concerns over facility management
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory's management contract has been extended, coinciding with new ventures into artificial intelligence research. However, the extension comes alongside concerns about how the facility is being managed. The lab, a US Department of Energy facility operated by Princeton University, remains a focal point for fusion research as it expands its AI-related work while critics question facility oversight.
- 18Denham Springs Planet Fitness donates equipment to local fire departments●Denham Springs Planet Fitness location donates equipment to local fire departments
A Planet Fitness location in Denham Springs, Louisiana, has donated fitness equipment to local fire departments. The gym's contribution gives firefighters in the Livingston Parish area access to workout gear to help them stay in shape for the physical demands of their jobs. Community-minded donations like this are drawing local attention to the gym's role in supporting first responders.