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Humanity has fifty years left to solve the universe

Nobel laureate David Gross warns that nuclear war and social collapse may end civilization before we can unlock the final secrets of physics. Apr 20, 2026

Science

CERN’s collider accidentally turns lead into gold — and the payoff is microscopic

ALICE physicists at CERN have reported tiny, accidental production of gold atoms while colliding lead ions. Here’s what was actually measured, why it won’t remake markets, and why… Mrt 30, 2026

Physics

CERN Finds Double‑Charm Baryon Xicc+

LHCb at CERN has reported a 7σ discovery of a new baryon made of two charm quarks and a down quark. The heavy, short‑lived particle sharpens tests of the strong force and sheds li… Mrt 20, 2026

Physics

Nuclear 'magic numbers' mystery solved

A new mathematical technique explains why certain proton and neutron counts make atomic nuclei unusually stable, resolving a decades‑long puzzle in nuclear physics and reshaping m… Feb 17, 2026