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A particle physics technique uses cosmic showers to see inside stone colossi without moving a single block.
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The optical analog of a sonic boom occurs when subatomic particles exceed the phase velocity of light in a medium.
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Scientists managed to trigger controlled atomic fusion reactions without giant reactors, using a lithium tantalate crystal and a slight temperature change.
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At 1.5 kilometers underground, the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment tracks the elusive particles that sustain the cosmos.
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Beyond light, a new window to the universe opens thanks to particles that travel unimpeded through stars and planets.
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A fascinating technology uses subatomic particles to "see" through kilometers of rock and metal, unveiling hidden structures without drilling.
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Every second, billions of these invisible subatomic particles pass right through us, offering a unique window into the most extreme events in the universe, from the heart of the Sun to distant supernovas.
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A hypothetical particle that could explain the cosmic mystery also produces a unique frequency inside our planet.