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A new artificial intelligence algorithm can model the behavior of a set of objects, such as helical springs or pendulums, using a method that can extrapolate to objects that the algorithm hasn’t previously analyzed.
Highlights of the Year × There is no denying that the raging pandemic shaped the world of physics in 2020, shifting research priorities, hindering in-person meetings, disrupting supply chains, and leaving a psychological toll on students, teachers, and researchers. Many physicists from around the world shared with us their experiences coping with the pandemic. Yet physics research in all fields marched on and kept delivering surprises and breakthroughs. The selection of our favorite stories of the year clearly reflects the resilience and ingenuity of the physics community. Wishing everyone a...