Powerful linear accelerator begins smashing atoms – 2 scientists on the team explain how it could reveal rare forms of matter

A new particle accelerator has just begun operation. It is the most powerful accelerator of its kind on Earth and will allow physicists to study some of the rarest matter in the universe.

Artemis Spyrou, Professor of Nuclear Physics, Michigan State University • conversation
Nov. 14, 2022 • ~10 min

What is quantum entanglement? A physicist explains the science of Einstein’s ‘spooky action at a distance’

A multitude of experiments have shown the mysterious phenomena of quantum mechanics to be how the universe functions. The scientists behind these experiments won the 2022 Nobel Prize in physics.

Andreas Muller, Associate Professor of Physics, University of South Florida • conversation
Oct. 6, 2022 • ~9 min

Even scientists can’t keep up with all the newly discovered particles – our new naming scheme could help

Recent discoveries have led to an alphabet soup of particles.

Tim Gershon, Professor of Particle Physics, University of Warwick • conversation
Aug. 3, 2022 • ~8 min

Higgs boson: ten years after its discovery, why this particle could unlock new physics beyond the standard model

Studying the properties of the Higgs boson could throw up some shocking truths about the nature of reality.

Stephen Jones, Assistant Professor of Physics, Durham University • conversation
July 1, 2022 • ~9 min

The standard model of particle physics may be broken – an expert explains

A series of thrilling research means physicists may have to start inventing brand new physics.

Roger Jones, Professor of Physics, Head of Department, Lancaster University • conversation
May 6, 2022 • ~7 min

A decade of science and trillions of collisions show the W boson is more massive than expected - a physicist on the team explains what it means for the Standard Model

A decadelong experiment produced the most accurate measurement yet of the mass of W bosons. These particles are responsible for the weak force, and the result is more evidence for undiscovered physics.

John Conway, Professor of Physics, University of California, Davis • conversation
April 14, 2022 • ~9 min

2021: a year physicists asked, 'What lies beyond the Standard Model?'

Physicists know a lot about the most fundamental properties of the universe, but they certainly don’t know everything. 2021 was a big year for physics – what was learned and what’s coming next?

Aaron McGowan, Principal Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy, Rochester Institute of Technology • conversation
Dec. 22, 2021 • ~9 min

New results deal a blow to the theoretical sterile neutrino

Results from a global science experiment have cast doubt on the existence of a theoretical particle beyond the Standard Model.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Oct. 29, 2021 • ~6 min

Cambridge physicists announce results that boost evidence for new fundamental physics

Results announced by the LHCb experiment at CERN have revealed further hints for phenomena that cannot be explained by our current theory of fundamental

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Oct. 19, 2021 • ~5 min

New physics: latest results from Cern further boost tantalising evidence

Particle physicists might be on the brink of a major breakthrough.

Harry Cliff, Particle physicist, University of Cambridge • conversation
Oct. 19, 2021 • ~8 min

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