Neutrinos: The Ghosts of the Particle World Revealed in a Surprising Study Neutrinos are among the strangest known particles, so lightweight that trillions pass through your body every second without you even noticing. These elusive particles have once again taken the spotlight in the world of physics, this time in a groundbreaking study that has […]
Across the Atlantic and into the atom: Canada’s growing ties with Europe in the world of subatomic physics
Across the Atlantic and into the Atom: Canada’s Growing Ties with Europe in the World of Subatomic Physics Canada’s influence in the realm of subatomic physics is steadily on the rise, with a particular emphasis on its collaborative efforts with European counterparts. At the forefront of this partnership is TRIUMF, a leading national laboratory for […]
New quantum bit paves the way for improved antimatter research
A Breakthrough in Antimatter Research: The Antimatter Quantum Bit Revolution In the realm of cutting-edge scientific research, a recent milestone has been achieved in the field of antimatter studies. The BASE experiment, conducted by a team of innovative scientists, has successfully demonstrated the concept of an antimatter quantum bit. This significant advancement is poised to […]
World’s most powerful particle accelerator sees first-ever matter-antimatter difference
World’s Most Powerful Particle Accelerator Sees First-Ever Matter-Antimatter Difference Scientists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) have for the first time observed a fundamental asymmetry between particles and their antiparticles. This groundbreaking discovery marks a significant milestone in the field of particle physics and opens up new avenues for research and exploration. The Large Hadron […]
ATLAS detects rare Higgs boson decays occurring once in every 5,000 events
Unveiling the Elusive: ATLAS Detects Rare Higgs Boson Decays Occurring Once in Every 5,000 Events Imagine a particle so elusive, so rare, that it’s difficult even to catch a glimpse. The Higgs boson, often referred to as the “God particle,” is one of the most sought-after particles in the field of particle physics. Recently, the […]
Ghost particles under pressure: KATRIN squeezes secrets from neutrinos
Ghost particles under pressure: KATRIN squeezes secrets from neutrinos They slip through walls, pass through planets, and rarely leave a trace. Can you guess what these elusive entities are? The answer lies in the mysterious world of neutrinos. These ghostly particles, with almost no mass and no electric charge, are among the most abundant in […]
World’s largest atom smasher collides protons and oxygen for the first time in history
World’s Largest Atom Smasher Collides Protons and Oxygen for the First Time in History The world’s largest atom smasher has conducted its first-ever collisions between protons and oxygen ions, marking a significant milestone in the field of particle physics. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, located near Geneva, Switzerland, achieved this groundbreaking feat as […]
Antarctic detector picks up signals that defy all known laws of particle physics
Antarctic Detector Picks Up Signals That Defy All Known Laws of Particle Physics A cosmic ray detector flying high above Antarctica has picked up bizarre signals that scientists are struggling to explain. These signals, which defy all known laws of particle physics, have left researchers scratching their heads and re-evaluating everything they thought they knew […]
Quark-gluon plasma shows sideways “splash” in new RHIC experiments
Quark-Gluon Plasma Unveils Sideways “Splash” in Cutting-Edge RHIC Experiments In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) have revealed a fascinating phenomenon within the realm of quark-gluon plasma. By meticulously tracking the trajectories of energetic jets and photons, researchers have unraveled unprecedented insights into the behavior of this exotic state of […]
LHCb achieves landmark precision in Z boson mass measurement
LHCb Achieves Landmark Precision in Z Boson Mass Measurement The Large Hadron Collider beauty experiment (LHCb) has once again made waves in the world of particle physics by achieving a groundbreaking first at the LHC – a highly precise measurement of the Z boson mass. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the field, with […]