Today’s physics news: pay us for exploding scientific myths, says leading physicist, could 2D material rival graphene and more

In today’s news round-up: pay us for exploding scientific myths, says leading physicist, could 2D material rival graphene, ultracold atoms race around laser circuit and EPA chief survives first Congressional climate skirmish

Pay us for exploding scientific myths, says leading physicist
Scientists need greater incentives from funding bodies and universities to communicate their work to the public, one of Britain’s leading physicists will say tonight.
Times

Ultracold atoms race around laser circuit
Doughnut-shaped BEC is rotated by light
Physics World

Molybdenite transistor is a first
Could 2D material rival graphene in future electronics?
Physics World

EPA chief survives first Congressional climate skirmish
Lisa Jackson lands some blows of her own as Republican members attack the science and economics of climate change
New Scientist