Particle Physics
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![An artistic rendering of the XMM-Newton (X-ray multi-mirror mission) space telescope. A study of archival data from the XMM-Newton and the Chandra X-ray space telescopes found evidence of high levels of X-ray emission from the nearby Magnificent Seven neutron stars, which may arise from the hypothetical particles known as axions.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zyw4jokMbX8eomNyT4ZA2E-320-80.jpg)
Mystery particle may explain extreme X-rays shooting from the 'Magnificent 7' stars
By Stephanie Pappas published
Particles called axions may be the reason the 'Magnificent 7' cluster of neutron stars emits extreme X-rays.
![Higgs boson simulation](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3qtzB2TWDEdV3rdSLKHZmV-320-80.jpeg)
Higgs boson possibly caught in act of never-before-seen transformation
By Rafi Letzter published
If the Higgs boson really is decaying into pairs of muons in the Large Hadron Collider, that's a big deal for particle physics.
![In this image, trapped trions and excitons can be seen as bright red spots against the dark blue background emissions from the host nanotube. This new work makes it possible to manipulate trions and study their fundamental properties in ways that have never been possible before.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dFivb3Nrcy4Aq3oJKNugb-320-80.jpg)
Researchers capture elusive particle trios at room temperature
By Stephanie Pappas published
Researchers have found a way to trap and study elusive particle trios called trions at room temperature.
![A subatomic particle illustration.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A7X2ZPDLW4sTihnWwZ2EgK-320-80.jpg)
First experimental evidence of a new type of dark boson possibly found
By Mike McRae published
Two experiments hunting for a whisper of a particle called a dark boson that prevents whole galaxies from flying apart recently published some contradictory results.
![An abstract image of EArth with global network connectivity overlaid](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2Kjtgy5qUXEvg7ZStyhpTZ-320-80.jpg)
Half the atoms in the planet could be digital data by 2245
By Adam Mann published
A scientist predicts looming crises based on the growth of digital content
![Equipment at the ISOLDE proton-blasting laboratory where astatine was isolated and studied. ISOLDE is part of CERN, the European particle physics research collaboration.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4uAivR66KHM4qizVi3t2Pm-320-80.jpg)
Heavy atom spills its guts in decade-long experiment
By Rafi Letzter published
A new experiment on ultra-rare astatine could open the door to cancer treatments and new research into super-heavy atoms.
![Close-up illustration of subatomic particle.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EaNp9XrUvAXX4CkSgehysj-320-80.jpg)
Rare quadruplet 'top quarks' created at world's largest atom smasher
By Diane Lincoln published
The world's largest atom smasher has "given birth" to a set of four ultraheavy particles — called top quarks.
![NASA recently launched the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative whose aim is to find the best future payloads to deliver to the surface of the moon. These payloads would include instruments for basic science investigations. Shown here, a Lockheed Martin space concept for a commercial lunar lander.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uSuMpxtAVQFN6SbJnAq5mD-320-80.jpg)
Why a physicist wants to build a particle collider on the moon
By Paul Sutter published
A physicist proposes that the moon is a great place to build a particle collider and conduct high-energy physics experiments.
![Researchers prepare to launch the Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna (ANITA) experiment, which picked up signals of impossible-seeming particles as it dangled from its balloon over Antarctica.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SDr6QG4EWh2CxgogiaLvYJ-320-80.jpg)
Strange ice formations may have tricked physicists into seeing mysterious particles that weren't there
By Rafi Letzter published
What if one of the strangest, most unsettling findings in particle physics turned out to be an illusion? A new study suggest a simple physical explanation for a mysterious event.
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