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Confirmed! New particle is a Higgs boson

Higgs Boson

A newfound particle discovered at the world's largest atom smasher last year is indeed a Higgs boson, which is thought to play a role in how other subatomic particles get their mass, scientists reported Thursday at the annual Rencontres de Moriond conference in Italy.

 

Physicists unlock mystery of subatomic particle

Physicists unlock mystery of subatomic particle

European researchers observe for the first time a transformation in neutrinos, evidence that they have mass. It's an important step in understanding the universe's dark matter.

 

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