Scientists have been hunting this elusive particle for a decade. It doesn’t exist.

The particle in question, known as a sterile neutrino, was supposed to only interact with gravity and have zero interactions ...
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A fleeting subatomic particle may be exposing flaws in a major physics theory

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. One of the biggest questions in particle physics is whether the ...
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Fermilab’s new measurement of subatomic muon particle challenges standard physics theories

Imagine trying to prove that 1+1=2, but when you do the calculations, it turns out that the result is off by 0.1%. That scenario is similar to the riddle that’s facing physicists worldwide as they try ...