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A precise proton measurement helps put a core theory of physics to the test

The standard model of particle physics is confirmed to a tenth of a billionth of a percent

A colorful sphere represents a proton

An estimate of the proton’s radius based on measurements of hydrogen atoms has allowed scientists to test the standard model of particle physics.

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By Emily Conover

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