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New exotic particle state puzzles theorists
Scientists from the COMPASS collaboration at CERN have observed a new exotic combination of light quarks. The discovery was made in an experiment ...
Biggest explosions in the universe powered by strongest magnets
Observations from ESO’s La Silla and Paranal Observatories in Chile have for the first time demonstrated a link between a very long-lasting burst of ...
The weakest magnetic field in the solar system
Magnetic fields easily penetrate matter. Creating a space practically devoid of magnetic fields thus presents a great challenge. An international ...
Precision measurement for the strong interaction
Nuclear particles called pions contribute significantly to the strong interaction. This force is responsible for binding nuclei together and ...
Reopening of "Evolution of the Universe" at the Deutsches Museum
After extensive updating measures, the exhibition "Evolution of the Universe" in the Astronomy Department of the Deutsches Museum offers ...
Physicists observe the creation of solar energy for the first time ever
For the first time in the history of solar research, scientists have successfully measured solar energy at the instant of creation inside the sun. ...
Meeting point for international cutting-edge research
Even though they have a profound effect on the universe, dark matter and dark energy remain poorly understood phenomena. With the Munich Institute ...
