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Latest about particle physics
'Quantum superchemistry' observed for the 1st time ever
By Stephanie Pappas published
A new type of chemistry performed at very cold temperatures on very small particles enables quick, precise reactions.
Bizarre 'demon' particle found inside superconductor could help unlock a 'holy grail' of physics
By Ben Turner published
The transparent, chargeless quasiparticle could shed more light on the underlying mechanics of superconductivity
Wobbling muon experiment could reveal a 5th force of nature — if the results hold up
By Ben Turner published
The discovery promises to spark a revolution in physics, but more results are needed to know for sure.
Giant 'bubbletrons' shaped the forces of the universe moments after the Big Bang, new study suggests
By Paul Sutter published
Meet the 'bubbletrons' — theoretical particle accelerators that may have helped build the universe as we know it.
Scientists find 'ghost particles' spewing from our Milky Way galaxy in landmark discovery (video)
By Charles Q. Choi published
Astronomers have detected high-energy neutrinos coming from within our Milky Way galaxy, potentially opening up an exciting new window of research.
Exotic new state of matter discovered by squishing subatomic particles into an ultradense crystal
By Staff Writer published
By shining a strong beam of light through two chemical compounds, scientists discovered a unique new state of matter made of particles called excitons.
Large Hadron Collider may be closing in on the universe's missing antimatter
By Keith Cooper published
Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider are closing in on an explanation for why we live in a universe of matter and not antimatter.
Dark matter atoms may form shadowy galaxies with rapid star formation
By Paul Sutter published
Dark matter, the invisible material that makes up the vast majority of the universe's mass, may collect itself to form atoms, a new simulation shows.
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