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Illustration of Neutrinos, standard model misfits

02/12/13

Neutrinos, the Standard Model misfits

For years, scientists thought that neutrinos fit perfectly into the Standard Model. But they don't. By better understanding these strange, elusive particles, scientists seek to better understand the workings of all the universe, one discovery at a time.

02/12/13

Fermilab documentary offers inside look

A new documentary about the people and science of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is now available on YouTube.

02/11/13

Help choose the next iconic ‘Big Science’ image

It's time to cast your vote for this year's Particle Physics Photowalk winner.

Photo of PHENIX at RHIC: muon detectors contained inside the funnel-shaped sides of the PHENIX experiment

02/11/13

RHIC readies for run 13

Cool-down begins in preparation for the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider’s next run.

02/07/13

The power of basic science

Long-term funding and support for science pays huge dividends from unexpected discoveries and applications—even when the potential impact is unclear at the time of discovery.

02/04/13

What’s next for the Large Hadron Collider?

Experiments at the Large Hadron Collider made a major discovery, but the world’s highest-energy particle accelerator is just getting started.

Photo of 2011 National Medal Drell: Sidney Drell receives the National Medal of Science from President Obama

02/03/13

Drell and Gates receive National Medal

Two scientists whose work has made a lasting impact on particle physics received the National Medal of Science at a White House ceremony.

02/01/13

Energy Secretary Steven Chu to step down

Steven Chu has announced his decision not to serve a second term as US Secretary of Energy.

02/01/13

Priorities in particle physics

A first draft of the European Strategy for Particle Physics places emphasis on research at the Large Hadron Collider.

01/31/13

Video: COUPP

01/30/13

Tiny bubbles

A hipster detector searches for the crystalline “plink” of dark matter.

Illustration of BaBar invisible: green suite with invisible person inside "BaBar"

01/29/13

BaBar searches for new physics in invisible decays

On the hunt for physics beyond the Standard Model, scientists recently searched BaBar data for evidence of invisible particles.

Illustration of: Dark Universe Feature (purple and yellow)

01/28/13

Illuminating the dark universe

The pursuit of dark matter and dark energy is one of the most exciting—and most challenging—areas of science. Now researchers think they’re beginning to close in.

01/28/13

Dark energy goes to Nerd Nite

More than 250 self-proclaimed nerds pack a bar in the heart of San Francisco to learn something new.

01/25/13

We are all made of star stuff, thanks to the W

Physicists announced 30 years ago the discovery of the W boson, a particle that remains an important topic of research.

01/24/13

Physics and the wisdom of crowds

Researchers apply the rules of particle physics to the world of online shopping and recommendation engines, and suggest it may be unwise to rely on popular opinion.