Waves in an Impossible Sea: the 2024 science book of the year
Matt Strassler's 'Waves in an Impossible Sea' redefines fundamental physics concepts, making them accessible and engaging for both experts and general readers.
Tsung-Dao Lee, Chinese-American Physicist and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 97
Tsung-Dao Lee, Chinese-American physicist and Nobel Prize winner, passed away at 97 in San Francisco, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking work in particle physics.
Going deep underground to reveal the mysteries of the neutrino | Aeon Essays
Neutrinos, nearly massless and chargeless particles, are pivotal in understanding fundamental questions about the universe, prompting extensive research like the DUNE project.
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Tsung-Dao Lee has died at age 97
Chinese-American physicist Tsung-Dao Lee, Nobel laureate and pioneer in particle physics, passed away at 97 in San Francisco.
He left a legacy advancing science with his remarkable theories and contributions, admired globally by the scientific community.
James Bjorken, 90, Dies; Physicist Who Helped Prove That Quarks Exist
James Bjorken was instrumental in advancing particle physics through his work on quarks and Bjorken scaling.
Waves in an Impossible Sea: the 2024 science book of the year
Matt Strassler's 'Waves in an Impossible Sea' redefines fundamental physics concepts, making them accessible and engaging for both experts and general readers.
Tsung-Dao Lee, Chinese-American Physicist and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 97
Tsung-Dao Lee, Chinese-American physicist and Nobel Prize winner, passed away at 97 in San Francisco, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking work in particle physics.
Going deep underground to reveal the mysteries of the neutrino | Aeon Essays
Neutrinos, nearly massless and chargeless particles, are pivotal in understanding fundamental questions about the universe, prompting extensive research like the DUNE project.
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Tsung-Dao Lee has died at age 97
Chinese-American physicist Tsung-Dao Lee, Nobel laureate and pioneer in particle physics, passed away at 97 in San Francisco.
He left a legacy advancing science with his remarkable theories and contributions, admired globally by the scientific community.
James Bjorken, 90, Dies; Physicist Who Helped Prove That Quarks Exist
James Bjorken was instrumental in advancing particle physics through his work on quarks and Bjorken scaling.
Hydrogen's absorption of light helps map dark matter distribution in the universe, suggesting a possible new particle.
The Earth May Be Swimming Through Dark Matter, Scientists Say
Dark matter waves may be interacting with particles in Earth's ionosphere, offering a potential hunting ground for researchers.
Why build a muon collider: a three minute guide
New muon experiments may provide insights into dark matter and fundamental particles, without the immense costs associated with facilities like the Large Hadron Collider.
How do we know dark matter exists if it can't be detected?
Dark matter, making up 85% of the universe's mass, profoundly influences the gravitational dynamics of visible matter across multiple scales.
Rubin's observations in the 1970s provided crucial evidence for dark matter's existence through the constant rotation speeds of distant stars.
The Hunt for Ultralight Dark Matter
Physicists are exploring new experiments to search for ultra-lightweight particles as possible candidates for dark matter.
Physicists Searching For Elusive Dark Matter Say They Know Where to Look Next
The search for dark matter is ongoing despite initial setbacks, helping to narrow down potential locations of weakly interacting massive particles.
Scientists Intrigued by Deep Space "Forest"
Hydrogen's absorption of light helps map dark matter distribution in the universe, suggesting a possible new particle.
The Earth May Be Swimming Through Dark Matter, Scientists Say
Dark matter waves may be interacting with particles in Earth's ionosphere, offering a potential hunting ground for researchers.
Why build a muon collider: a three minute guide
New muon experiments may provide insights into dark matter and fundamental particles, without the immense costs associated with facilities like the Large Hadron Collider.
How do we know dark matter exists if it can't be detected?
Dark matter, making up 85% of the universe's mass, profoundly influences the gravitational dynamics of visible matter across multiple scales.
Rubin's observations in the 1970s provided crucial evidence for dark matter's existence through the constant rotation speeds of distant stars.
The Hunt for Ultralight Dark Matter
Physicists are exploring new experiments to search for ultra-lightweight particles as possible candidates for dark matter.
Physicists Searching For Elusive Dark Matter Say They Know Where to Look Next
The search for dark matter is ongoing despite initial setbacks, helping to narrow down potential locations of weakly interacting massive particles.
CERN at 70: Smashing elementary particles for humanity DW 09/25/2024
CERN, 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 Expected
Subtle 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 Collider
China 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 from
The Higgs field contributes little to the mass of the Universe, contrary to common belief.
How B-mesons are threatening to break the Standard Model
B-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 09/25/2024
CERN, 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 Expected
Subtle 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 Collider
China 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 from
The Higgs field contributes little to the mass of the Universe, contrary to common belief.
How B-mesons are threatening to break the Standard Model
B-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.
Physicists Just Observed An Extremely Rare Event That Could Shake Up the Foundation of Modern Physics
A rare kaon decay event observed at CERN may challenge the established Standard Model of particle physics.
A One-in-10-Billion Particle Decay Hints at Hidden Physics
The observed decay of kaons at CERN may indicate undiscovered particles or forces, suggesting new physics beyond the Standard Model.
Spooky Action at a Distance' Observed in Quarks for the First Time
First observation of quantum entanglement between quarks at CERN may enhance understanding of quantum information.
This discovery enables exploration of entangled states at high energies, challenging previous limitations.
Something Wild Just Happened at the CERN Particle Accelerator
CERN scientists observed an extremely rare kaon decay, offering potential insights for testing and expanding the standard model of particle physics.
CERN experiment unlocks new insights into the W boson
Precise measurements of fundamental particles, like the W boson, can lead to new discoveries in physics beyond building new facilities.
Mark Thomson, physicist: We are going to open a new window onto the universe that we haven't had before'
Mark Thomson has been appointed as CERN's new director-general, responsible for advancing groundbreaking research with the future particle accelerator.
Physicists Just Observed An Extremely Rare Event That Could Shake Up the Foundation of Modern Physics
A rare kaon decay event observed at CERN may challenge the established Standard Model of particle physics.
A One-in-10-Billion Particle Decay Hints at Hidden Physics
The observed decay of kaons at CERN may indicate undiscovered particles or forces, suggesting new physics beyond the Standard Model.
Spooky Action at a Distance' Observed in Quarks for the First Time
First observation of quantum entanglement between quarks at CERN may enhance understanding of quantum information.
This discovery enables exploration of entangled states at high energies, challenging previous limitations.
Something Wild Just Happened at the CERN Particle Accelerator
CERN scientists observed an extremely rare kaon decay, offering potential insights for testing and expanding the standard model of particle physics.
CERN experiment unlocks new insights into the W boson
Precise measurements of fundamental particles, like the W boson, can lead to new discoveries in physics beyond building new facilities.
Mark Thomson, physicist: We are going to open a new window onto the universe that we haven't had before'
Mark Thomson has been appointed as CERN's new director-general, responsible for advancing groundbreaking research with the future particle accelerator.
Scientists create bizarre form of nuclear antimatter
Researchers created the heaviest exotic antimatter hypernucleus, revealing complex phenomena that challenge classical physics and enhance our understanding of particle physics.
Ghost particles are blasting through you. Can they solve an antimatter mystery?
Matter has prevailed over antimatter in the universe, leaving scientists to investigate why this asymmetry occurred.
Scientists create bizarre form of nuclear antimatter
Researchers created the heaviest exotic antimatter hypernucleus, revealing complex phenomena that challenge classical physics and enhance our understanding of particle physics.
Ghost particles are blasting through you. Can they solve an antimatter mystery?
Matter has prevailed over antimatter in the universe, leaving scientists to investigate why this asymmetry occurred.
Observation of quantum entanglement with top quarks at the ATLAS detector - Nature
The LHC enables exploration of quantum mechanics through high-energy particle collisions, particularly studying quantum entanglement using the top quark.
T.D. Lee changed science in China and my life. This is what I owe to him
T.D. Lee's legacy in physics and education significantly influenced careers of Chinese scientists and the U.S.-China scientific relationship.
Simulating Photon-Triggered Jets in Quark-Gluon Plasma: Using JETSCAPE framework | HackerNoon
JETSCAPE framework effectively simulates photon-triggered jets and partonic showers in QGP media, enhancing experimental accuracy.
Neutrinos: The inscrutable "ghost particles" driving scientists crazy
Neutrinos were unpredicted but crucial, leading to the investment of multi-billion-dollar facilities to study them for a stronger grasp on particle physics.
Mining for Neutrinos, and for Cosmic Answers
The DUNE project seeks to explain the universe's matter-antimatter imbalance through innovative research at the Sanford Underground Research Facility.
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory Just Detected A Rare 'Relic' of the Big Bang
Neutrinos are abundant but rarely interact with matter; detecting energetic neutrinos requires massive experiments like IceCube.
Neutrinos: The inscrutable "ghost particles" driving scientists crazy
Neutrinos were unpredicted but crucial, leading to the investment of multi-billion-dollar facilities to study them for a stronger grasp on particle physics.
Mining for Neutrinos, and for Cosmic Answers
The DUNE project seeks to explain the universe's matter-antimatter imbalance through innovative research at the Sanford Underground Research Facility.
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory Just Detected A Rare 'Relic' of the Big Bang
Neutrinos are abundant but rarely interact with matter; detecting energetic neutrinos requires massive experiments like IceCube.