particle physics

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The British physicist-turned-computer scientist conceived the web in 1989 while working at CERN, the European particle physics lab in Switzerland.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

If confirmed, these hints would overturn the theory, called the Standard Model, that has dominated particle physics for 50 years.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

This work addresses one of the biggest unanswered questions in particle physics.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

Correction 20 March: This piece was updated to remove a claim that the entire proposed cut of £162m was to research into particle physics and astronomy.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

In fact, everything in particle physics was about to get a whole lot more complicated.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson