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The boson that physics almost rejected

07/02/24

Claire Malone

Nobel Laureate Peter Higgs died earlier this year. Twelve years ago this week, physicists discovered the particle that bears his name.

10/16/18

To keep up with an impending astronomical increase in data about our universe, astrophysicists turn to machine learning.

10/16/18

Fermilab scientists are harnessing quantum technology in the search for dark matter.

10/09/18

Three new studies show the promise and challenge of using plasma wakefield acceleration to build a future electron-positron collider.

10/04/18

A specialized measuring machine at SLAC is helping scientists build precise detectors for the ATLAS experiment.

09/27/18

Behind some of the world’s biggest scientific instruments are teams with a set of skills you can’t find anywhere else.

09/25/18

Particle physicists and astrophysicists employ a variety of tools to avoid erroneous results.

09/20/18

SuperCDMS physicists are testing a way to amp up dark matter vibrations to help them search for lighter particles.

09/13/18

Scientists looking for tiny particles off the coast of Italy stumble upon a much bigger research subject.