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 […]
First antimatter qubit created as antiproton stays coherent for nearly a minute
First Antimatter Qubit Created as Antiproton Stays Coherent for Nearly a Minute Scientists at CERN’s Baryon Antibaryon Symmetry Experiment (BASE) have achieved a major breakthrough in antimatter research by successfully creating the first antimatter qubit. This significant milestone marks a crucial advancement in quantum computing and paves the way for revolutionary technologies with the potential […]
Quantum chip brings collider-scale power to palm, advancing physics, medicine
Quantum Chip Brings Collider-Scale Power to Palm, Advancing Physics, Medicine Researchers at the University of Colorado (CU) Denver have found a novel way to create a quantum chip that promises to revolutionize the fields of physics and medicine. This breakthrough technology harnesses the power of quantum mechanics to deliver computing capabilities that rival those of […]
Physics breakthrough: 174-year-old Thomson effect theory proven in real experiment
Physics Breakthrough: Thomson Effect Theory Proven in Real Experiment Researchers in Japan observed the transverse Thomson effect for the very first time, a thermoelectric phenomenon predicted by Lord Kelvin in 1843. This groundbreaking discovery marks a significant milestone in the field of physics, validating a theory that has remained unproven for 174 years. The experiment, […]
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 […]
Physicists ‘dialogue’ with AI to unlock quantum puzzle neither could solve alone
Physicists ‘dialogue’ with AI to unlock quantum puzzle neither could solve alone A scarcity of data is a major issue in scientific research. If you want to push the boundaries of human knowledge, you often find yourself at the mercy of limited data availability. This challenge becomes even more pronounced in the complex realm of […]
Jurassic Park-ing: US museum finds 67-million-year-old dinosaur fossil under asphalt
Jurassic Park-ing: US Museum Unearths 67-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Fossil Under Asphalt Scientists in the US were in for a massive surprise when a drilling project beneath a parking lot at the Judith River Dinosaur Institute in Montana unearthed a remarkable discovery. Beneath layers of asphalt lay a nearly complete skeleton of a 67-million-year-old triceratops, perfectly preserved […]
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 […]
New physics? Ion trap experiment targets ‘fifth force’ to explain dark matter
New Physics on the Horizon: Ion Trap Experiment Targets ‘Fifth Force’ to Explain Dark Matter In the realm of physics, the quest to unravel the mysteries of the universe never ceases. Scientists are constantly pushing the boundaries of our understanding, exploring new frontiers, and challenging established theories. One such frontier that has captured the attention […]
With 174,000 decays, LHC detector measures Z boson mass with stunning accuracy
With 174,000 Decays, LHC Detector Measures Z Boson Mass with Stunning Accuracy Nearly four decades ago, researchers at CERN identified a massive, electrically neutral particle known as the Z boson. This elementary particle plays a crucial role in the weak nuclear force, one of the four fundamental forces in the universe. Since its discovery, scientists […]