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New results from the MicroBooNE experiment rule out the existence of a sterile neutrino, reshaping how scientists think about ...

Quantum theory and Einstein's theory of general relativity are two of the greatest successes in modern physics. Each works ...

The Standard Model is an "astoundingly successful" theory in particle physics, detailing the behavior and interactions of 17 fundamental particles (12 fermions and 5 bosons), with thousands of precise ...

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An analysis of several experiments aimed at detecting the mysterious neutrino has identified a hint of a crack in the ...

After a decade-long analysis, a collaboration of physicists has made the most precise measurement of the mass of a key particle – and it may unravel physics as we know it. The new measurement differs ...

A team of physicists has coaxed a single, photon-like particle into behaving as if it lives in 37 different quantum ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. One of the biggest questions in particle physics is whether the ...

As a physicist working at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at Cern, one of the most frequent questions I am asked is “When are you going to find something?” Resisting the temptation to sarcastically ...

The Theoretical Advanced Study Institute in Elementary Particle Physics (TASI) recently concluded its 40th year, bringing 65 students from around the world to Boulder to delve into the “Frontiers of ...