Higgs boson
Coverage of Higgs boson in the Nexus archive.
- The chase for the Higgs boson is about to get bigger, faster, and costlier—but we need it
The search for the Higgs boson is expanding, with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, a 17-mile-wide particle accelerator involving 10,000 scientists, set to become bigger, faster, and more expensive. The article suggests this may not be the largest scientific endeavor yet.
- How Trump’s “America First” Administration Could Shut U.S. Scientists Out of the Next Nobel-Worthy Discovery
The Trump administration's proposed rule could restrict international scientific collaboration, potentially excluding U.S. scientists from major discoveries like the 2012 Higgs boson detection. The rule would grant political appointees control over research funding and termination, risking U.S. leadership in global scientific efforts. University of Chicago professor David W. Miller warned this could force the U.S. to 'step aside' from future breakthroughs.
- Why Real-Life Disclosure Day Will Look Nothing Like Steven Spielberg’s New Movie
The article argues that real-life disclosure of alien contact would differ significantly from Steven Spielberg's new movie, suggesting that the process would resemble the confirmation of scientific discoveries like the Higgs boson.
- Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
The UK celebrated a Higgs boson breakthrough as a national triumph but faces potential catastrophic funding cuts to its physics research. Britain is set to withdraw from contributing to the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrade.