Particle Physics

  1. Astronomy

    The sun’s strongest flare in 11 years might help explain a solar paradox

    The sun tends to release its biggest flares at the ends of solar cycles — and we might finally be able to test why.

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  2. Particle Physics

    The results from a slew of experiments are in: Dark matter remains elusive

    Scientists continue the search for particles that make up the universe’s missing matter.

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  3. Particle Physics

    Dark matter still remains elusive

    Scientists continue the search for particles that make up the universe’s missing matter.

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  4. Particle Physics

    Normally aloof particles of light seen ricocheting off each other

    Scientists spot evidence of photons interacting at the Large Hadron Collider.

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  5. Particle Physics

    Neutrino experiment may hint at why matter rules the universe

    T2K experiment hints at an explanation for what happened to antimatter.

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  6. Particle Physics

    Neutrinos seen scattering off an atom’s nucleus for the first time

    New type of interaction confirms that neutrinos play by the rules.

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  7. Particle Physics

    Newfound particle relies on its charm(s)

    First-of-its-kind subatomic particle is composed of two charm quarks and an up quark.

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  8. Planetary Science

    Readers intrigued by Mars’ far-out birth

    Readers sent feedback on the Red Planet's formation, jumping genes and more

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  9. Particle Physics

    Readers puzzled by proton’s properties

    Readers sent feedback on under-ice greenhouses in the Arctic, the Martian atmosphere and more.

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  10. Particle Physics

    Antiproton count hints at dark matter annihilation

    Antimatter in cosmic rays could be a sign of dark matter.

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  11. Particle Physics

    Collider data hint at unexpected new subatomic particles

    A set of particle decay measurements could be evidence for new physics.

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  12. Particle Physics

    Scientists find amazement in what’s most familiar

    Acting Editor in Chief Elizabeth Quill discusses the unexpected nature of science.

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