China’s Breakthrough: Unveiling the Mysteries of Dark Matter with 100 Million Eta Mesons Per Second Although the Standard Model accounts for many aspects of matter, certain questions challenge scientists. Why does dark matter exist, and what is its role in the universe? These are some of the fundamental queries that have puzzled researchers for decades. […]
Invisible hydrogen promises to unfold the secrets of neutron decay and dark matter
Invisible Hydrogen: Unfolding the Secrets of Neutron Decay and Dark Matter How long does a free neutron really live before it decays? This simple question has perplexed scientists for decades, leading to a quest for answers that could revolutionize our understanding of the universe. Recent advancements in the study of invisible hydrogen are offering new […]
PIP-II project: Accelerating opportunity for new discovery
PIP-II Project: Accelerating Opportunity for New Discovery The Particle Physics community is abuzz with excitement as the PIP-II project promises to revolutionize Fermilab’s accelerator complex. This major upgrade is poised to open the doors to a new era of discovery, pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration to unprecedented heights. The Proton Improvement Plan II (PIP-II) […]
Dark matter may escape, but dark photons can’t. Here’s how MADMAX could catch them
Dark matter may escape, but dark photons can’t. Here’s how MADMAX could catch them Everything we visualize about space, including stars, planets, gases, and even galaxies, make up just a fraction of the universe’s composition. The rest is hidden in plain sight, or rather, hidden in the shadows as dark matter and dark energy. While […]
Scientists use glowing crystal core in bold experiment to catch elusive dark matter
Scientists Use Glowing Crystal Core in Bold Experiment to Catch Elusive Dark Matter The SABRE South Collaboration has finally published the executive summary of its Technical Design Report. This report outlines a groundbreaking experiment aimed at detecting dark matter using a glowing crystal core. Dark matter, an elusive substance that makes up about 27% of […]
New nuclear reactor tests zero in on ghost-like particles tied to dark matter puzzles
New Nuclear Reactor Tests Zero In on Ghost-Like Particles Tied to Dark Matter Puzzles In a bid to spot the elusive fundamental particle, the neutrino, a team of researchers has been conducting groundbreaking experiments at new nuclear reactors. Neutrinos are ghost-like particles that have puzzled scientists for decades, playing a crucial role in our understanding […]
‘Cosmic radio’ dark matter detector may unlock Universe’s secrets in 15 years
Unraveling the Universe’s Mysteries: The ‘Cosmic Radio’ Dark Matter Detector Journey In the quest to decipher the enigmatic nature of dark matter, scientists are on the brink of a groundbreaking discovery. A revolutionary dark matter detector, known as the ‘cosmic radio’ detector, is currently under development. This cutting-edge technology holds the key to identifying elusive […]
CERN and Canada forge stronger ties in next-gen physics collaboration
CERN and Canada Forge Stronger Ties in Next-Gen Physics Collaboration CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, and Canada have recently solidified their partnerships to advance future research infrastructure and foster innovation in technology. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the world of physics and sets the stage for groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in […]
$44M detector sitting above the LHC may catch the universe’s most elusive particles
The World’s Largest Particle Collider Gets a $44M Detector Upgrade The world’s largest particle collider, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) located at CERN in Switzerland, is about to receive a significant upgrade in the form of a new $44 million detector. This cutting-edge detector is poised to revolutionize the field of particle physics by potentially […]
Large Hadron Collider’s successor to be 3 times its size, a massive 56.5-mile-long
The Future of Particle Physics: CERN’s Plans for a Massive 56.5-Mile-Long Collider CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, has been at the forefront of fundamental scientific exploration for decades. The renowned research facility is best known for its groundbreaking work with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator. […]