Thanks to high-performance computing, scientists now understand the ratio of lithium isotopes found within the bellies of the oldest stars in the universe.
One of the universe's most-wanted particles may have shown its face in a simple tabletop experiment nearly a decade ago—only no one noticed at the time.
Science writer Mike Perricone presents his favorite books on particle physics and a recommended reading list for the LHC/Higgs Era (2008 to the present).