Physics

Physics

Essay: Nature’s secrets foretold

Higgs discovery celebrates math's power to make predictions about the real world.

Physics

Higgs found

The Higgs boson, the last particle in physics’ standard model, falls into place, opening new windows to explore in the universe.

Physics

CMS spokesman: ‘We’ve observed a new particle’

A video on the CERN website confirms the existence of a heavy boson matching the description of the Higgs.

Particle Physics

The Higgs Boson Search

Rumors — and excitement — have escalated about the latest news on the search for the Higgs boson, a particle that may explain why matter has mass.

Particle Physics

Physicists bet they’re homing in on Higgs

In its last report, an Illinois lab presents data suggesting the Higgs particle could exist.

Physics

Old battery gets a high-tech makeover

Redesigned nickel-iron battery gives modern lithium-ion devices a run for their money.

Physics

Bubble universes give new perspective to time’s origin and its arrow

Particle Physics

Physicists on alert for Higgs announcement

New data on hunt for elusive Higgs boson to be presented at Australia conference.

Materials Science

Sensitive Matter: Foams, Gels, Liquid Crystals, and Other Miracles by Michel Mitov

Physics

The electric flour voltage test

Granular materials give off a zap just before slipping, a finding with potential implications for sensing the starts of silo disasters or earthquakes.

Chemistry

Flerovium and livermorium debut on periodic table

New element names honor the contributions of Russian and American laboratories.

Physics

Quantum teleportation leaps forward

Two teams report beaming information about particles over long distances, a step toward creating satellite quantum communication networks.