The new baryon “Xi-cc-plus” decays into other particles almost instantly, but its existence could paint a clearer picture on ...

A new method using light-nucleus strikes allows physicists to probe atomic structures with unprecedented precision.

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After the passing of physicist Anthony Leggett, columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan remembers their personal connection with ...

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Scientists working on CERN’s ALICE experiment have reported the first observation of a distinctive flow pattern among quarks ...

Scientists at CERN’s LHCb experiment have discovered a new particle made of two charm quarks and one down quark.

Physicists just discovered a brand-new particle that appears to be an exotic cousin to the protons and neutrons that make up ...

CERN team discovers heavy proton, advancing understanding of strong force LHCb spots ultra-brief, charm-rich baryon that ...

Physicists working on the LHCb experiment have spotted an elusive and fleeting particle, a heavier and more charming cousin ...

Composed of two charm quarks and one down quark, the doubly charmed particle is four times heavier than a proton ...