A Solstice of the SoulThe author reflects on a career exploring both personal and cosmic mysteries as the New York Times cosmic affairs correspondent.
CERN at 70: Smashing elementary particles for humanity DW 09/25/2024CERN, celebrating its 70th anniversary, is renowned for groundbreaking discoveries including the Higgs Boson and technological advancements through particle physics.
The Vacuum of Space Will Decay Sooner Than ExpectedSubtle quantum corrections can influence particle behavior, creating complex dynamics within quantum fields.The potential decay of the Higgs field poses profound implications for the universe's fundamental structure.
China Has Plans for the World's Largest Particle ColliderChina plans to build a US$5 billion particle smasher to study the Higgs boson in detail, potentially beating Europe's proposed mega-collider.
You're made of energy: The strange truth about where mass comes fromThe Higgs field contributes little to the mass of the Universe, contrary to common belief.
How B-mesons are threatening to break the Standard ModelB-mesons could reveal physics beyond the Standard Model, challenging existing theories with new decay data.
Can the Higgs Boson Shine on Broadway?The creation of a Broadway musical about particle physics, based on the discovery of the Higgs boson, showcases an unconventional yet intriguing approach to storytelling.
CERN at 70: Smashing elementary particles for humanity DW 09/25/2024CERN, celebrating its 70th anniversary, is renowned for groundbreaking discoveries including the Higgs Boson and technological advancements through particle physics.
The Vacuum of Space Will Decay Sooner Than ExpectedSubtle quantum corrections can influence particle behavior, creating complex dynamics within quantum fields.The potential decay of the Higgs field poses profound implications for the universe's fundamental structure.
China Has Plans for the World's Largest Particle ColliderChina plans to build a US$5 billion particle smasher to study the Higgs boson in detail, potentially beating Europe's proposed mega-collider.
You're made of energy: The strange truth about where mass comes fromThe Higgs field contributes little to the mass of the Universe, contrary to common belief.
How B-mesons are threatening to break the Standard ModelB-mesons could reveal physics beyond the Standard Model, challenging existing theories with new decay data.
Can the Higgs Boson Shine on Broadway?The creation of a Broadway musical about particle physics, based on the discovery of the Higgs boson, showcases an unconventional yet intriguing approach to storytelling.
Why CERN wants to build a giant particle smasher DW 09/27/2024CERN's proposed Future Circular Collider faces scrutiny over its $17 billion cost versus potential benefits in addressing urgent global scientific issues.
What is CERN? Inside the lab smashing particles together DW 09/25/2024CERN has been pivotal in scientific progress, culminating in major discoveries and technological innovations over the past 70 years.
Why CERN wants to build a giant particle smasher DW 09/27/2024CERN's proposed Future Circular Collider faces scrutiny over its $17 billion cost versus potential benefits in addressing urgent global scientific issues.
What is CERN? Inside the lab smashing particles together DW 09/25/2024CERN has been pivotal in scientific progress, culminating in major discoveries and technological innovations over the past 70 years.
China could start building world's biggest particle collider in 2027China plans to build a US$5 billion particle smasher, beating Europe's proposed facility in cost and speed.