08/26/21
Scientists hoping to find new, long-lived particles at the Large Hadron Collider recently realized they may already have the detector to do it.
08/24/21
The ATLAS experiment at CERN sees possible evidence of quark-gluon plasma production during collisions between photons and heavy nuclei inside the Large Hadron Collider.
08/17/21
Back when it was theorized, scientists weren’t sure they would ever detect the neutrino; now they’re searching for a version of the particle that could be even more elusive.
08/10/21
For the first time, African physicists and other researchers are creating a grassroots strategy for the future of physics research and education.
08/04/21
The newly discovered tetraquark provides a unique window into the interactions of the particles that make up atoms.
08/03/21
A group of scientists is hoping to detect dark matter using a nano-scale drum.
07/28/21
A group of US national laboratories, publishers, journals and other organizations is making it easier for researchers to update their names on past publications.
07/27/21
Four physicists share their experiences dealing with major setbacks, trauma, mental health issues and toxic work environments.
07/20/21
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, travel bans and stay-at-home orders meant astrophysicists needed to find a new way to conduct their observations.
07/13/21
Fast electronics and artificial intelligence are helping physicists capture data and decide what to keep and what to throw away.
07/06/21
Scientists discovered a new particle by comparing data recorded at the LHC and the Tevatron.
06/29/21
The fundamental particle of light is both ordinary and full of surprises.
06/22/21
Symmetry writer Lauren Biron won Fermilab’s 2021 Virtual Physics Slam by hosting an award show with a physics theme.
06/15/21
When studying mysterious subatomic particles, researchers use a different kind of particle detector to prevent run-of-the-mill dust particles from getting in the way.
06/08/21
Elena Long’s search for community as a trans scientist put her at the forefront of LGBT+ advocacy in physics.
06/01/21
Sharon Yellowfly has been preserving and expanding the Blackfoot language by translating the announcements of LIGO’s universe-bending discoveries.