How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for freeDark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
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 SayDark 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 guideNew 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 MatterPhysicists are exploring new experiments to search for ultra-lightweight particles as possible candidates for dark matter.
How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for freeDark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
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 SayDark 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 guideNew 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 MatterPhysicists are exploring new experiments to search for ultra-lightweight particles as possible candidates for dark matter.
Daily briefing: Leaked documents reveal the next science funding on Trump's chopping blockTrump administration's proposed cuts to NASA and NOAA budgets could significantly impact climate and space science funding.AI-enhanced glasses are showing promise in aiding visually impaired individuals navigate better than traditional methods.
Physicists Are Closer Than Ever to Solving the Puzzle of the Ghostly Neutrino's MassThe KATRIN experiment has made significant strides in measuring the mass of neutrinos, increasing understanding of these elusive particles.
Physicists narrow down neutrino's mysterious massThe new upper limit on neutrino mass is 0.45 eV, essential for understanding particle mass mechanisms and cosmic formation.
Physicists Are Closer Than Ever to Solving the Puzzle of the Ghostly Neutrino's MassThe KATRIN experiment has made significant strides in measuring the mass of neutrinos, increasing understanding of these elusive particles.
Physicists narrow down neutrino's mysterious massThe new upper limit on neutrino mass is 0.45 eV, essential for understanding particle mass mechanisms and cosmic formation.
The physics community has never split like this': row erupts over plans for new Large Hadron ColliderThe Future Circular Collider project has sparked significant debate within the physics community regarding funding priorities and research directions.
Physicists Just Observed An Extremely Rare Event That Could Shake Up the Foundation of Modern PhysicsA rare kaon decay event observed at CERN may challenge the established Standard Model of particle physics.
What CERN does next matters for science and for international cooperationCERN's Future Circular Collider aims to explore beyond the standard model of particle physics, facing technological and funding challenges.
CERN releases detailed plans for supercollider - but no hints about fundingCERN's Future Circular Collider feasibility study is a key step toward a new, larger particle accelerator to expand understanding of fundamental physics.
56.5-mile atom smasher could unravel mysteries of the universeThe Future Circular Collider aims to be four times more powerful than the current collider, promising groundbreaking physics discoveries.The project faces criticism for potential climate impacts and limited operational time.CERN has detailed its plans for the FCC, expected to start operating around 2040.
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 physics community has never split like this': row erupts over plans for new Large Hadron ColliderThe Future Circular Collider project has sparked significant debate within the physics community regarding funding priorities and research directions.
Physicists Just Observed An Extremely Rare Event That Could Shake Up the Foundation of Modern PhysicsA rare kaon decay event observed at CERN may challenge the established Standard Model of particle physics.
What CERN does next matters for science and for international cooperationCERN's Future Circular Collider aims to explore beyond the standard model of particle physics, facing technological and funding challenges.
CERN releases detailed plans for supercollider - but no hints about fundingCERN's Future Circular Collider feasibility study is a key step toward a new, larger particle accelerator to expand understanding of fundamental physics.
56.5-mile atom smasher could unravel mysteries of the universeThe Future Circular Collider aims to be four times more powerful than the current collider, promising groundbreaking physics discoveries.The project faces criticism for potential climate impacts and limited operational time.CERN has detailed its plans for the FCC, expected to start operating around 2040.
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.
Ultrahigh Energy' Neutrino Found With a Telescope Under the SeaPhysicists have discovered the most energetic neutrino ever recorded on Earth, potentially revealing cosmic accelerators at work.
Seafloor detector picks up record neutrino while under constructionResearchers detected the most energetic neutrino ever, exceeding previous records, and suggesting cosmic origins outside our galaxy.
Ultrahigh Energy' Neutrino Found With a Telescope Under the SeaPhysicists have discovered the most energetic neutrino ever recorded on Earth, potentially revealing cosmic accelerators at work.
Seafloor detector picks up record neutrino while under constructionResearchers detected the most energetic neutrino ever, exceeding previous records, and suggesting cosmic origins outside our galaxy.
Waves in an Impossible Sea: the 2024 science book of the yearMatt 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 97Tsung-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 EssaysNeutrinos, 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 97Chinese-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.
Protons: made of quarks, but ruled by gluonsAtoms are not fundamental; they consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons, which in turn are made of quarks and gluons.
James Bjorken, 90, Dies; Physicist Who Helped Prove That Quarks ExistJames 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 yearMatt 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 97Tsung-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 EssaysNeutrinos, 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 97Chinese-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.
Protons: made of quarks, but ruled by gluonsAtoms are not fundamental; they consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons, which in turn are made of quarks and gluons.
James Bjorken, 90, Dies; Physicist Who Helped Prove That Quarks ExistJames Bjorken was instrumental in advancing particle physics through his work on quarks and Bjorken scaling.
Exotic Paraparticles' That Defy Categorization May Exist in Many DimensionsThe discovery of paraparticles and anyons could revolutionize quantum computing and enhance our understanding of particle physics.
Daily briefing: Meet Punk and Emo, the 430-million-year old mollusc fossilsThe brain cleans itself by flushing harmful substances during sleep, emphasizing its vital role in cognitive health.Norepinephrine spikes during sleep facilitate blood vessel contractions, enhancing the brain's waste disposal system.
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.
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.
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.
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 tame fundamental muon particles into highly controlled beam for first timeResearchers have made progress toward building smaller, cheaper particle colliders by successfully accelerating muons into a controlled beam.
Scientists create bizarre form of nuclear antimatterResearchers 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 antimatterResearchers 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.
Ultra-precise particle measurement thrills physicists: 'The standard model is not dead'The CMS experiment at LHC confirms the W boson mass aligns with the standard model, dispelling doubts regarding previous anomaly observations.
Ultra-Precise Particle Measurement Narrows Pathway to New Physics'The CMS experiment's measurement of the W boson confirms the standard model, countering previous anomalies and reaffirming established physics.
Ultra-precise particle measurement thrills physicists: 'The standard model is not dead'The CMS experiment at LHC confirms the W boson mass aligns with the standard model, dispelling doubts regarding previous anomaly observations.
Ultra-Precise Particle Measurement Narrows Pathway to New Physics'The CMS experiment's measurement of the W boson confirms the standard model, countering previous anomalies and reaffirming established physics.
Observation of quantum entanglement with top quarks at the ATLAS detector - NatureThe 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 himT.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 | HackerNoonJETSCAPE framework effectively simulates photon-triggered jets and partonic showers in QGP media, enhancing experimental accuracy.
The one cosmic secret that demands a new particle colliderThe Universe is mainly composed of normal matter, raising unresolved questions about why there's a lack of antimatter.
Neutrinos: The inscrutable "ghost particles" driving scientists crazyNeutrinos 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 AnswersThe 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 BangNeutrinos are abundant but rarely interact with matter; detecting energetic neutrinos requires massive experiments like IceCube.
Neutrinos: The inscrutable "ghost particles" driving scientists crazyNeutrinos 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 AnswersThe 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 BangNeutrinos are abundant but rarely interact with matter; detecting energetic neutrinos requires massive experiments like IceCube.
Tsung-Dao Lee obituary: boundary-breaking physicist who won Nobel prize at just 30Visionary researcher overturned idea of all particles behaving as mirror images.
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Tsung-Dao Lee dies in San Francisco at age 97Tsung-Dao Lee, Nobel Prize-winning physicist, passes away at 97 in San Francisco.
Tsung-Dao Lee obituary: boundary-breaking physicist who won Nobel prize at just 30Visionary researcher overturned idea of all particles behaving as mirror images.
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Tsung-Dao Lee dies in San Francisco at age 97Tsung-Dao Lee, Nobel Prize-winning physicist, passes away at 97 in San Francisco.
China's big-science betChina is investing in big science facilities to answer fundamental questions in particle physics and solidify its position as a science superpower.
Daily briefing: Millions of mosquitos deployed to save Hawaii's birdsMemories might be formed in the primary visual cortex, not just the eyes.