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Hark, Quarks! Strange Tiny Particles Loom Large in New Study
A phenomenon first seen decades ago and revisited in a new experiment involving quarks could extend one of the most successful theories in physics.
Electron Appears Spherical, Squashing Hopes for New Physics Theories
The most precise measurement yet of the electron’s shape casts doubt on ideas such as supersymmetry that predict a zoo of undetected particles in the universe
Electrons' Elusive Hideouts Imaged for First Time
Physicists have seen the tiny circles electrons travel when exposed to magnetic fields.
Shape of Electron Is Surprisingly Round
The slight difference in shape may have cosmic consequences.
Nanowire-Armed Bacteria Become Living Biological Circuits
Microbes form large cooperative colonies connected by nanowires to live together rather than die alone.
First Image Made of an Atom Spinning
Physicists have discovered a way to play with matter on a subatomic scale, reaching into atoms to manipulate the spin of electrons.
Top 5 Incredible Science Discoveries of 2008
Dinosaurs, the brain, gorillas, electrons and arctic ice make the list of this year's top 5 science stories.
Spooky Physics: Signals Seem to Travel Faster Than Light
Strange events that Einstein himself called "spooky" might happen at least 10,000 times the speed of light.
