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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.

12/17/15

What’s it like working on experiments over the holidays?

12/15/15

A tour of 10 of this year’s popular science books delivers dark matter, black holes and a hefty dose of Einstein.

12/14/15

An international jury and more than 3800 public votes determined the winners of this year's Global Physics Photowalk competition.

12/11/15

Scientists have successfully tested the first prototype camera for the Cherenkov Telescope Array.

12/09/15

To learn more about the particles they collide, physicists turn their attention to a less destructive type of collision in the LHC.

12/07/15

Chicago innovator Ellen Sandor will create new works based on her experiences at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.

12/04/15

Physicist Meghan Anzelc is just as surprised as anyone she wound up with an enjoyable career in the insurance industry.

12/01/15

Scientists don’t yet know what dark matter is made of, but they are full of ideas.