11/06/15
New technology and new thinking are pushing the dark matter hunt to lower and lower masses.
11/03/15
Not only are we made of fundamental particles, we also produce them and are constantly bombarded by them throughout the day.
10/13/15
It’s in the air we breathe, but it’s not so easy to get ahold of 10 metric tons of xenon in its liquid form.
09/17/15
Dark matter experiments are becoming so sensitive, even the ghostliest of particles will soon get in the way.
09/16/15
The MiniCLEAN dark matter experiment prepares for its debut.
09/10/15
XMASS is the latest of multiple experiments to contradict a previous dark matter discovery claim, but the conversation isn't over yet.
07/15/15
What are WIMPs, and what makes them such popular dark matter candidates?
05/26/15
The underground home of the LUX dark matter experiment has a rich scientific history.
04/13/15
The Dark Energy Survey's detailed maps may help scientists better understand galaxy formation.
04/09/15
Indirect detection experiments might be the key to discovering invisible dark matter.
02/19/15
Citizen scientists dive into particle physics and astrophysics research.
02/17/15
The past century has generated some creative ideas for tracking particles.
01/27/15
Scientist Helen Quinn has had a significant impact on the field of theoretical physics.
01/13/15
Dark matter might be made up of a type of particle not many scientists are looking for: the axion.
01/12/15
After more than six years of grinding and polishing, the first-ever dual-surface mirror for a major telescope is complete.
01/08/15
An update to technology more than a century old might be key to making the next big discovery in particle physics.
