Muon g−2 calculation sets precision record and backs the Standard Model
Lattice QCD puts new physics to rest
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Particle size affects contact electrification
Researchers in Chile shed more light on the little-understood phenomenon of static electricity
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Physicists confirm proton radius is smaller than we thought
More precise measurements agree with an initially controversial 2010 result
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Why is rubber so resilient?
New molecular dynamics simulations may have provided the answer to this nearly century-old question
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Altermagnetic insulator shows giant magneto-optical Kerr effect
Surprising result could accelerate the development of altermagnetic spintronics with potential applications in advanced memories and logic
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Physicists spot signs of an atom-like system bound by the strong force alone
Observations of a nucleus paired with a neutral meson could provide new insights into the theory of quantum chromodynamics
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‘Einstein’s flying mirror’ technique opens a path towards extreme light intensities
New strategy could allow physicists to conduct previously impossible experiments in which light interacts directly with the quantum vacuum
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Ultrasound-activated nanoparticles shine a light deep within living tissues
Non-invasive technique could lead to new forms of light-based therapy for cancer and genetic conditions
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New W boson mass measurement agrees with Standard Model predictions
Result described as a "huge relief" after previous measurements suggested a large discrepancy
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Gap in neutrino energy spectrum raises questions about cosmic environments
New analyses by the IceCube observatory could help scientists understand where neutrinos form and what is producing them
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