The specific language highlighting that this Nobel Prize is for research in "complex systems" is a VERY big deal to those of us in this field. Prior Nobels have been awarded for work in complex systems, but the field itself hasn't been designated front & center like this before.

Living Histories talks + APS Division of Biological Physics Happy Hr, 3rd Wed of every month. This month featuring Living Histories talks by Profs. Kristy Montooth, David Hu, and Shura Grosberg, on October 20 at 9pm ET. RT, follow, and bring friends! RSVP: forms.gle/wVQpZ1QX3fWP2S…

We speak to Chantal Nguyen of BioFrontiers 💻🦠🧬🧪🧫💉📊📓 about California Blackworm "worm blob" models that could help to pave the way for soft robotic systems. Click here to read more in this AZoRobotics interview: buff.ly/3pwr3GE #research #wormblob #softrobotics

When times are bad, a worm entangles with hundreds or thousands of others into a slimy, writhing blob that can move as a unit. Now scientists have created a simulated model of a worm blob to understand its mechanics. nyti.ms/3jTKDcr

"When times are good, a worm is simply a worm. When times are bad, a worm must become a blob, entangling with 100s or 1000s of other #worms." On research led by Chantal Nguyen, co-authored by SFI's Orit Peleg, covered by Sabrina Imbler/The New York Times: nytimes.com/2021/10/25/sci…

Join us, for what will be a great chance to learn hands-on about the latest research in quantitative behavior in a great location! cajal-training.org/on-site/qab202…

Do join us this week, and every month, for relatable, funny, thought-provoking, & always inspiring life stories from some amazing scientists!

#RelivingHistories, team member POV! Chantal Nguyen Chantal Nguyen shares standout moments from @gibbological @DrJennyRoss and Aleks Walczak’s LH talks, emergent themes & surprising refrains... plus the surprisingly motivating force of spite! Watch! youtu.be/b3cYYZTRYgE

This 🧵 from Natasha Mhatre re her LH talk, wow. 💜🙏🏿🙏

The May edition very HH / live LH talks, coming up shortly next week! Are you coming? RSVPed yet? Bringing friends? Hope to see you soon! 🙏🏿🙏

Sneak peek!! ✨✨ Announcing “The Living Histories of *Ideas*”: an APS-GSNP Invited Symposium Session at the 2023 APS March Meeting, featuring 5 exceptional speakers & stimulating talks! Warm thanks to the APS-GSNP Program Cmte! 🙏🏿🙏🏿 Stay tuned, and a very happy Wednesday!

Thanks Hiroki Sayama 🙂 And GO GO Chantal Nguyen !!!

With Saad Bhamla we are organizing a focus session APS DSOFT at the upcoming #apsmarch meeting on Active Polymers 🪱! Please consider submitting your abstracts to the following focus sessions (deadline: Oct. 20th): 02.01.21 'Active polymers: Organization and dynamics''.