Once a year, the Large Hadron Collider smashes lead ions. But how do scientists get a heavy metal into a particle accelerator? Inside an ordinary-looking cupboard in an ordinary-looking office, ...
SNOLAB scientists meticulously measure the signals that interfere with sensitive physics experiments. If the blender is on while you’re watching TV, its whirring may make it difficult for you to hear ...
A proposed funding program for small- and medium-scale projects reveals insights into the science, logistical challenges, and future of particle physics research. Particle physicists have a reputation ...