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08/04/21

LHCb discovers longest-lived exotic matter yet

The newly discovered tetraquark provides a unique window into the interactions of the particles that make up atoms.

07/28/21

Changing a name without forfeiting credit

A group of US national laboratories, publishers, journals and other organizations is making it easier for researchers to update their names on past publications.

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Dark Matter Day Q&A: Olivia Valentino

10/29/24

Chris Patrick

Student scientist Olivia Valentino shares what it’s like to work on a dark matter detector thousands of feet underground.

11/12/15

Giving physics students options

Many physics degree programs excel at preparing students for an academic career, but more than half of those who complete the programs head to industry instead.

11/09/15

Physics Photowalk voting begins

Pick your favorites from among 24 photos taken during the Global Physics Photowalk.

11/06/15

The light side of dark matter

New technology and new thinking are pushing the dark matter hunt to lower and lower masses.

11/03/15

The particle physics of you

Not only are we made of fundamental particles, we also produce them and are constantly bombarded by them throughout the day.

10/30/15

Gravitational waves and where to find them

Advanced LIGO has just begun its search for gravitational waves.

Illustration of Physics Personality Quiz

10/27/15

The particle physics personality quiz

What topic in particle physics are you destined to study? Take the quiz to find out!

Photo of skater Jaime Schaap holding skateboard

10/21/15

Where's my hoverboard?

Real, levitating hoverboards do exist, thanks to quantum mechanics and the interplay between superconductors and magnetic fields.

10/20/15

Frightfully smart jack-o’-lanterns

These physics-themed jack-o’-lanterns come with extra brains.

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