Antimatter: we cracked how gravity affects it – here’s what it means for our understanding of the universe
A substance called antimatter is at the heart of one of the greatest mysteries of the universe. We know that every particle has an antimatter companion that is virtually identical to itself, but with the opposite charge. When a particle and its antiparticle meet, they annihilate each other...
Major Upgrade of LHC Completed: Civil Engineering Work Completed Successfully
It's a big week for science and technology. CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, has announced the completion of the civil-engineering work for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC), an exciting upgrade to its flagship collider, the LHC. The latest upgrade promises to take the LHC's capabilities...
Higgs Boson – ten years on the particle could unlock new physics
Higgs boson: ten years after its discovery, why this particle could unlock new physics beyond the standard model Press conference for the announcement of the Higgs boson discovery. Cern Ten years ago, scientists announced the discovery of the Higgs boson, which helps explain why elementary particles (the smallest building...