When red milkweed beetles engage in combat, they don’t just fight with their bodies – they communicate through vibrations that travel across the plant. This summer, University of Mary Washington students are investigating whether these fighting vibrations might actually prevent battles rather than provoke them, challenging assumptions about insect behavior.It’s the kind of hands-on discovery […]
The Society of Physics Students (SPS) national office has recognized Varun Makhija as a nominee for its outstanding chapter advisor award. The Society recognizes the annual award as “the most prestigious SPS award.” Of the hundreds of campus chapters nationally, less than a dozen chapter advisors receive nominee recognition yearly. SPS serves as a catalyst […]
Assistant Professor of Physics Varun Makhija penned an article in The Indian Express entitled, “An Expert Explains: Why does an internet connection become unreliable in the rain?”As the monsoon begins to officially retreat, many in India will be looking forward to some relief from a phenomenon that they have come to expect whenever it rains: […]
