Particle Physics
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Why Physicists Are Hunting the Strangest of the Ghost Particles
By Paul Sutter published
These tiny subatomic particles, showering down from the depths of space, continue to surprise (and annoy) physicists chasing them.
What a Tiny Electron Reveals About the Structure of the Universe
By Alexey Petrov Professor of Physics published
In 10 Years, the Large Hadron Collider Was a Smash — with More Discoveries to Come
By Don Lincoln published
Here's what the world's most powerful atom smasher has accomplished in the past 10 years and the fascinating physics it could still reveal.
Humanity's Largest Atom Smasher Takes a Pause, Will Wake Up Again in 2021
By Rafi Letzter published
Particles: Breathe easy. Scientists at the world's largest particle collider have no plans to smash you together until spring 2021.
What Do Shrink-Wrapped Thanksgiving Turkeys and the Higgs Boson Have in Common?
By Catherine Meyers published
Both can be made using the power of particle accelerators.
Physicists Model Electrons in Unprecedented Detail — Spoiler Alert: They're Round
By Mindy Weisberger published
Electrons are extremely round, and some physicists will not be pleased about it.
Physicist Who Coined 'God Particle' Dies. And a Great Voice for Science Is Stilled.
By Don Lincoln published
It is a sad "day" in science. Dr. Leon Lederman has passed away at the age of 96.
Atom Smasher Detects Hints of New Unstable Particle
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The world's largest atom smasher has identified two totally new particles.
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