Looking beyond the standard model to explore neutron decay
This prototype NIST sensor may help solve some mysteries of the universe by looking beyond the Standard Model.
General Physics
Apr 19, 2022
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Research team measures the mass of the top quark with unparalleled accuracy
The CMS collaboration at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) has performed the most accurate ever measurement of the mass of the top quark—the heaviest known elementary particle. The latest CMS result estimates the value of ...
Quantum Physics
Apr 19, 2022
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Searching for dark matter with a haloscope
A new paper in The European Physical Journal Plus introduces a novel method of searching for a type of dark matter known as axions; a modified version of this technique may have useful "real life" applications.
Astronomy
Apr 14, 2022
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Key particle weighs in a bit heavy, confounding physicists
The grand explanation physicists use to describe how the universe works may have some major new flaws to patch after a fundamental particle was found to have more mass than scientists thought.
General Physics
Apr 10, 2022
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The most precise-ever measurement of W boson mass suggests the standard model needs improvement
After 10 years of careful analysis and scrutiny, scientists of the CDF collaboration at the U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory announced today that they have achieved the most precise measurement ...
General Physics
Apr 7, 2022
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Toward plasma medicine: Experimental technique uses a liquid micro jet to understand electron transport
From Star Trek to Wolverine and Dune, instant wound healing has been a show-stealer in many science-fiction and fantasy films.
Biotechnology
Apr 4, 2022
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Global air pollution levels spiked in 2021 after a drop during 2020 lockdowns, report says
The Amazon rainforest is emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, according to a new pollution report—the opposite of what is supposed to happen.
Environment
Mar 23, 2022
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Research considers how to tackle large data sets and multiple parameter problems in particle physics
One of the major challenges in particle physics is how to interpret large data sets that consist of many different observables in the context of models with different parameters.
Quantum Physics
Mar 22, 2022
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Becoming sustainable can be good for business too
Sustainability is becoming a selling point for many customers, and small and medium manufacturers (SMMs) up and down supply chains are being pushed to address their emissions and resource use. However, many SMMs are hesitant ...
Economics & Business
Mar 2, 2022
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Study explores how to reduce bad behavior at work
People who can self-reflect and regulate their moral behavior are more likely to bounce back after a failure rather than deviate from their 'moral compass' and misbehave, according to new research.
Social Sciences
Feb 24, 2022
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