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The freckled universe

05/06/25

There’s a new class of cosmic object in town. And it might just overturn our understanding of black holes and galaxy evolution.

03/21/14

Accelerator, stonewashed

Taking a page out of the jeans manufacturers' playbook, researchers use stonewashing machines to perfect equipment for a future International Linear Collider.

03/18/14

Particle physics in the United States

More than 150 US universities and laboratories are engaged in particle physics research and technology innovation, playing important roles in the Higgs boson and cosmic inflation discoveries—and the many more revelations still to come.

03/06/14

Physics by hand

To encourage discussion and engagement, a physics forum has banned PowerPoint slides in favor of low-tech whiteboards.

03/04/14

There’s an app for that

From arcade-style fun to sophisticated simulations, these mobile downloads can supply your physics fix.