Topic: Large Hadron Collider

CERN Scientists Say They Found Evidence of Higgs Boson

Reuters

Scientists at CERN just finished their press conference explaining their discovery in relation to the so-called god particle, and while they say they've found evidence of the mysterious Higgs Boson, they've stopped short of announcing it definitely exists. 

By Ted Mann

Dec 10, 2011

Has the 'God Particle' Been Found?

Rumors are flying about a possible breakthrough in the search for the Higgs boson, an elusive particle believed to explain how matter has mass.

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By Connor Simpson

Sep 1, 2011

We Want the 'God Particle' for Christmas

The biggest present in physics history could be neatly packed under scientists' Christmas trees.

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By Alex Eichler

Apr 25, 2011

Possible 'God Particle' Discovery Is Gossip for Physicists

A purported leaked memo from the Large Hadron Collider team is a hot rumor

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