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Small science and the future of particle physics

01/07/25

R.M. Davis

A proposed funding program for small- and medium-scale projects reveals insights into the science, logistical challenges, and future of particle physics research.

Gravity vs. Dark Matter Reflection alternatives with dark matter on the left and no dark matter on the right.

07/18/17

Shaking the dark matter paradigm

A theory about gravity challenges our understanding of the universe.

07/13/17

SLAC accelerator plans appear in Smithsonian art exhibit

The late artist June Schwarcz found inspiration in some unusual wrapping paper her husband brought home from the lab.

Image of yellow ruler background with moon and red and Plank graphics

07/11/17

A new model for standards

In an upcoming refresh, particle physics will define units of measurement such as the meter, the kilogram and the second.

Illustration of cards bouncing that looks like a win in a game of solitary online

07/07/17

Quirks of the arXiv

Sometimes, physics papers turn funny.

Photo from the back of a crowded conference room on the day of the Higgs announcement

07/03/17

When was the Higgs actually discovered?

The announcement on July 4 was just one part of the story. Take a peek behind the scenes of the discovery of the Higgs boson.

Illustration of a particle collision inside the Large Hadron Collider

06/30/17

What’s really happening during an LHC collision?

It’s less of a collision and more of a symphony.

06/27/17

The rise of LIGO’s space-studying super-team

The era of multi-messenger astronomy promises rich rewards—and a steep learning curve.

06/23/17

Howie Day records love song to physics

After the musician learned that grad students at CERN had created a parody of his 2004 single “Collide,” he flew to Switzerland to sing it at the LHC.

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