Detector Upgrades

Heavier proton found: Xi-cc-plus at CERN

On 17 March 2026 CERN's LHCb experiment announced the discovery of Xi-cc-plus, a proton-like particle four times heavier than the proton. The find, enabled by an upgraded detector… Mar 18, 2026

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Hidden Tech That Could Unlock Fusion

A new DOE-backed report argues the 'hidden technology that could' turn fusion from promise to power: advanced diagnostics, radiation‑hard sensors, AI and digital twins. These meas… Mar 09, 2026

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IceCube upgrade supercharges South Pole 'ghost' hunt

The National Science Foundation this week completed a major upgrade to the IceCube neutrino detector — the antarctica 'ghost particle' observatory — improving sensitivity, calibra… Feb 13, 2026

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LHC Set for Multi‑Year Shutdown

CERN will pause the Large Hadron Collider in mid‑2026 for an extensive upgrade to the High‑Luminosity LHC, a multi‑year project that aims to increase collision rates by roughly te… Jan 03, 2026

Articles about Detector Upgrades

Heavier proton found: Xi-cc-plus at CERN

Hidden Tech That Could Unlock Fusion

IceCube upgrade supercharges South Pole 'ghost' hunt

LHC Set for Multi‑Year Shutdown