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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The mini-symposium "Active Assembly & Dynamics of Solid & Fluid Structures" explores how activity drives formation, reconfiguration, & dynamics of structures across synthetic & biological systems! 👉 Deadline October 22 🔗 Abstract submission/general info: summit.aps.org

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Submit your abstract to the mini-symposium “Adaptive and Programmable Soft Interfaces” which will include topics such as elastomers, liquid-infused surfaces, and responsive coatings! 👉 Abstract deadline: October 22 🔗 Abstract submission/general info: summit.aps.org

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We welcome abstract submissions to the mini-symposium “Soft Earth Geophysics” to explore challenges at the interface of soft matter physics and geoscience! 👉 Deadline: October 22, 2026 🔗 Abstract submission/general info: summit.aps.org

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We are delighted to announce our upcoming mini-symposium, 🌀 "Stirring and Steering: New Ways to Manipulate Fluid-Mediated Forces". 👉 Abstract deadline: October 22, 2026 🔗 Submit your abstract and read more about the session here: summit.aps.org

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Hawking radiation, emergent geometry, topological defects and much more awaits you at the mini-symposium “Analogue Physics: From Soft Matter to Cosmology!” 👉 Abstract deadline: October 22, 2026 🔗 Submit your abstract and read more about the session here: summit.aps.org

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Look forward for the short courses during the APS Global Physics Summit in April 2027! This Disordered Metamaterials short course will be organized by Charles Maher (NYU) and William Stephenson (UMich) on April 11. Sign up when registering for the summit on the APS website summit.aps.org !

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

While you're counting down the days until next year's Global Summit (abstract submission opens sep 9th!), learn more about Squishy Science Sunday in this PRE Editorial: journals.aps.org/pre/abstract... ! Squishy Science Sunday will return next year in Atlanta🔬

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join our online panel on finding postdoc positions, preparing for interviews, identifying lab culture, applying for fellowships, and contacting mentors on October 14th. To register follow the QR code or link: apsphysics.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Panelists to be announced soon!

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join us on October 14th to learn about how to find a program/advisor, get good recommendation letters, and craft a compelling application for graduate school. To register follow the QR code or link: apsphysics.zoom.us/webinar/regi.... Panelists to be announced soon!

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

How does chirality in small building blocks manifest in dense bulk flow? Li et al. show that strong chiral edge flows can occur even with weak individual chiral bias due to nematic alignment and hydrodynamic interactions. Read more here! journals.aps.org/prx/abstract...

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The mesoscale organization of molecules into membraneless condensates is emerging as a key mechanism of rapid spatiotemporal control in cells. Tong Shu et. al. demonstrate the importance of crowding in the cell for the formation of these condensates! Read more at journals.aps.org/prxlife/abst...

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

These worms sweep particles like a broom! A study by Sinaasappel et al. reveals the importance of filament length and flexibility for particle collection, applicable across multiple platforms including living worms, active polymer simulation and robotic chains. Read journals.aps.org/prx/abstract...

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

When phase-separating proteins are membrane-bound and locally disturb it, the mechanical response of the membrane mediates interactions between these proteins, as shown by Winter et al. The video visualizes this evolving process as protein domains grow, merge, and reshape the membrane.

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Bougouin et al. show that when a discontinuous shear-thickening suspension spreads after a dam-breaking event, it generates a vertical front moving at constant speed. This differs from Newtonian fluids which advance slower as they spread through the gravity-driven flow. Read doi.org/10.1103/w1zz...

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Keep your friends close, and your enemies… Experiments by Yun-Xuan Zhang at NCU (Taiwan) show the behaviors of natural killer cells, part of the body's defense system. With cancer cells, killer cells attach and form a cancer cell-killing cluster, while they leave normal cells undisturbed.

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Rigid starch granules, when engulfed by a network of DNA nanostars ⭐️, spontaneously reorganizes into condensate-like biocomposite structures. Congratulations to Ian Lillie from UC San Diego, poster winner for the Gallery of Soft Matter 2026!

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

At Carnegie Mellon University, Imogen Barnes is studying the morphology and mechanics of algae yarns - a sustainable, biodegradable alternative to traditional textiles! Congratulations to Imogen on the winning video entry at this years' Gallery of Soft Matter🧶

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

At SNU, researchers used a simple system of basil seeds to study the self-organized wrinkles produced by the growth-induced instability in soft interface. Congratulations to Juyeong Hong, one of the image winners for the Gallery of Soft Matter 2026! engage.aps.org/dsoft/galler...

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Researchers at CU Boulder simulate endless granular flows using photoelastic disks, revealing hidden force chains as lightning-like flashes of light — impossible to see in nature. Congratulations to Ryan Hodgson for this year's Gallery of Soft Matter video win! engage.aps.org/dsoft/galler...

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

APS Public Engagement Summer School is now open for applications. This virtual program (June 22, 23, 29 & 30, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET) helps scientists build engagement skills, connect with peers, and design a public engagement plan. Apply by May 22 — spots limited! tinyurl.com/PEsummerschool

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

FTN2026 will take place at KU Leuven (Belgium) on 18–19 June 2026. This free international conference focuses on soft matter physics, including mechanical metamaterials, fluid-solid interactions, soft robotics, origami. Registration until 1 May 2026: www.non-linearity.com/conference/f...

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

What's a soft matter physicist to do at the APS Global Physics Summit?🤔 We've got some ideas, so we've put together a list of DSOFT activities, starting with Squishy Science Sunday today at Denver Museum of Nature and Science!

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Today's the day! Can't wait to see you all there and kick off Global Physics Summit 2026 @apsphysics.bsky.social

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Are you ready for the APS Global Physics Summit? For all you soft matter lovers, we’ve gathered a list of the DSOFT invited sessions below. For the full GPS schedule, see summit.aps.org/schedule/

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Squishy Science Sunday is back at the Global Physics Summit! Join us for hands-on activities about physics, including the physics of slime, sand, and cotton candy! Find us at Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Use code APSSQUISHY26 for a discount on general admission tickets!

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We are excited to present the finalists for this year's DSOFT Emerging Soft Matter Excellence Award! Join us in celebrating the work of these exceptional soft matter physics students, who will present their work in a special DSOFT Awards Session at the 2026 APS Global Physics Summit.

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Dive into complex materials with DSOFT! Learn how to use graphs and networks to describe complex materials, while gaining hands-on experience with new software tools. To register, select the tutorial when signing up for the @apsphysics.bsky.social Summit Meeting! 📅 Sunday, March the 15th, 2026

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Curious about the latest advancements in soft matter physics by young researchers? Join our Students’ Virtual Conference, on November 6th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET! We have a great lineup of 20 speakers covering a wide range of topics. Register via the QR code or via tinyurl.com/DSOFTConfere...

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

We are happy to announce the DSOFT Students’ Virtual Conference, on November 6, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET! We have a great lineup of 20 speakers covering a diverse range of topics in soft matter physics. Register via the link or QR code to participate! tinyurl.com/DSOFTConfere...

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Today is your last day to submit an abstract for the APS Global Physics Summit 2026 scientific program and share your work with 14,000+ attendees from industry, academia, and major labs representing 41 APS units and committees! Submit by 5 pm ET at summit.aps.org/attend/abstr...

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Are you looking to craft a compelling application for a future PhD or postdoc position? DSOFT is hosting two virtual panel discussions on October 9th! To register, follow the QR codes in the images or follow the links in post below!

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Join our panel discussion "Applying for PhD positions in soft matter physics" on October 9th at 12 pm ET! Learn about how to find a program/advisor, get good recommendation letters, and craft a compelling application for graduate school. apsphysics.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Recent work from the Zia Lab using computational modeling shows how E. coli preloads its ribosomes' tethers to speed up protein synthesis for faster bacterial growth, offering insights into microbial survival strategies! Check out at lnkd.in/gtaR_-AE

Image of computational modeling of pre-loading of translation molecules onto E. coli's ribosome, and its impact on mRNA translation (elongation) rate.

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

This evaporating droplet contains liquid crystal molecules, similar to those in your phone screen. When the molecules point in the same direction, they appear bright, allowing us to study the liquid-liquid phase separation into nematic phases. Video: Alex Klotz and Ahmad Zaghari #apsdsoft #physics

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APS DSOFT @apsdsoft.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

For thousands of years, people have used ribbon-like material such as reed strips to make woven baskets. New research demonstrates this method is not just aesthetically pleasing, but also offers higher resilience than continuous sheets! Read at doi.org/10.1103/9srl... #apsdsoft #physics.

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