Scientists at CERN have observed an unexpected phenomenon within the world’s largest particle accelerator that suggests that ...

In nuclear physics, "magic numbers" identify specific numbers of protons or neutrons that lead to especially stable nuclei.

Magic numbers" in nuclear physics identify specific numbers of protons or neutrons that lead to especially stable nuclei.

The CMS and ATLAS experiments at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider have observed an unforeseen feature in the behaviour of top ...

While radiation treatments designed to kill cancer cells have come a long way, scientists and doctors are always exploring ...

An invisible force has long eluded detection within the halls of the world’s most famous particle accelerator—until now.

The cutting-edge elementary particle observation facility here where it is hoped proton decay will be observed for the first time is on track to open in 2028 with a giant underground cavity nearing ...

What happens when the smallest building blocks of matter refuse to play by the rules of traditional physics? For decades, ...

This week, more than 600 scientists met in Venice, Italy, to debate the future direction of European particle physics in the global context. The Open Symposium is an important step in the ongoing ...

Scientists have now mapped the forces acting inside a proton, showing in unprecedented detail how quarks -- the tiny particles within -- respond when hit by high-energy photons. The international ...