Latest about particle physics
'Wavy space-time' may explain why gravity won't play by quantum rules
A novel theory of 'wavy space-time' suggests that the division between our best descriptions of the universe on its smallest and largest scales may be because gravity does not play by quantum rules.
The elusive origins of long gamma-ray bursts may finally be revealed
New research helps resolve the mystery surrounding strange long gamma-ray bursts, suggesting these blasts of high-energy radiation emerge from collisions of neutron stars that birth black holes.
High-energy 'sun goddess' particle opens possibilities for new physics, exciting scientists
Scientists have discovered a mysterious, highly energetic "sun goddess" particle that could act as a messenger for some of the universe’s most powerful events.
These supermassive black hole jets may pelt Earth with 'ghost particles'
New research shows gamma-ray blasting blazars could also be belting Earth with "ghost particles," or neutrinos.
High-energy cosmic rays may originate within the Milky Way galaxy
The most energetic particles in the universe appear to emerge from sources within the Milky Way, our own home.
Is the vacuum of space truly empty?
Space mysteries Even though the density of interstellar space is billions of times lower than even our emptiest human-made vacuum chambers, it's not 100% percent empty.
World's smallest particle accelerator is 54 million times smaller than the Large Hadron Collider — and it works
Scientists have created the world's first nanophotonic electron accelerator, which speeds negatively charged particles with mini laser pulses and is small enough to fit on a coin.
Distorted crystals use 'pseudogravity' to bend light like black holes do
Researchers have used a special crystal to bend the trajectory of light like a black hole would, a phenomenon known as 'pseudogravity.'
