The Science Newswise — Neutron stars are among the densest objects in the universe. They are packed so tightly that a spoonful of their matter weighs more than a mountain. When…
Category: Particle Physics
Quantum Magnetism: FSU Researchers Demonstrate Spin-Flip Process in Atomic Nucleus Does Not Account for All Magnetic Behavior
Newswise — In the air people breathe, the water on the Earth, the stars in the sky and more, atoms are the building blocks that make up the universe. Understanding…
U.S. Department of Energy Invests $320 Million in Pioneering Scientific Research
Newswise — WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today, at the Office of Science Advisory Committee meeting, investments in fundamental scientific research and technology development across a wide…
A Strong Case for Weak Interactions
BYLINE: Michelle Alvarez For Immediate Release_ March 23, 2026Contact: Michelle [email protected] A Strong Case for Weak Interactions Jefferson Lab physicist Ciprian Gal wins prestigious DOE award to search for cracks…
Four Decades of Nuclear Physics Innovation
Newswise — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote, “It is difficult to know at what moment love begins; it is less difficult to know that it has begun.” If the celebrated poet were…
Fermilab Drives Progress for National AI Genesis Mission
BYLINE: Mark Hune Newswise — The United States is entering a new era of scientific discovery defined by world-class computing power, rapid advances in artificial intelligence and seamless integration of…
Experiment Reaches Critical Temperature to Unlock Search for Dark Matter
Newswise — MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (03/18/2026) — University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers working on the Super Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (SuperCDMS) experiment are part of a team who…
Solving a Mystery in Dark Matter Detectors Could Improve Quantum Computers
BYLINE: Lauren Biron Newswise — Although dark matter makes up most of the mass in our universe, it has never been directly observed. To hunt for lighter dark matter and…
Jefferson Lab Tapped to Lead Technology Development for Exploring Nuclear Waste Treatment Options
Newswise — NEWPORT NEWS, VA – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has selected DOE’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility to lead two research projects…
AI Captures Particle Accelerator Behavior to Optimize Machine Performance
Newswise — NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Keeping high-power particle accelerators at peak performance requires advanced and precise control systems. For example, the primary research machine at the U.S. Department of…
