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Small, Short-Lived Drops of Early Universe Matter
Particle flow patterns suggest even small-scale collisions create drops of early universe quark-gluon plasma.
Particle flow patterns suggest even small-scale collisions create drops of early universe quark-gluon plasma.
CMS observes Higgs boson decays into bottom quarks, furthering our knowledge of how the particles that make up matter behave.
New direct evidence for Higgs interactions with top and bottom quarks confirms its role in generating mass for constituents of matter.
Researchers developed a new self-generating lubricant with great potential for industrial applications.
New technique allows the spatiotemporal control of laser intensity, potentially changing the way laser-based accelerators are optimized.
Researchers design self-assembling nanosheets that mimic the surface of cells.
Scientists add active control to design capabilities for new lightweight flat optical devices.
Supercomputer simulations and theoretical analysis shed new light on when and how fast reconnection occurs.
A new supercapacitor could be a competitive alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
A nickelate thin film senses electric field changes analogous to the electroreception sensing organ in sharks, which detects the bioelectric fields of prey.
A new measurement using a beam of aluminum-26 prepared in a metastable state allows researchers to better understand the creation of the elements in our galaxy.
With a better understanding of bubbly flows, researchers can improve the safety and operation of our nuclear reactors.