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Conceptual illustration of a Higgs particle doing research while suspended in mid air

‘Impossible’ Higgs boson measurement within reach, thanks to a detour

08/05/25

Sarah Charley

A team of young scientists paused their new physics searches to develop an innovative machine-learning tool, which is now helping them narrow in on a rare and messy decay of the Higgs boson.

12/21/17

The 12 Days of Physicsmas

Add some science to your holiday carols.

Photo of Beam Transport Hall allows the electron beam from SLAC's linear accelerator to continue down through the Research Yard

12/19/17

Machine evolution

Planning the next big science machine requires consideration of both the current landscape and the distant future.

Photo of woman putting her face through wood cut out that says "08.21.17 Totality Awesome" for great eclipse

12/15/17

A trip into totality

This summer, physics students were offered a unique opportunity to study cosmic rays during the total solar eclipse.

Illustration of book shelf with book spines from the 2017 book review

12/12/17

Physics books of 2017

Gravitational waves take the top spot in Symmetry writer Mike Perricone’s yearly round-up of popular science books related to physics and astrophysics.