Tag Archives: Bosons

Two experiments with subtle slogans that prevent entire galaxies from flying together have recently published some conflicting results. One came empty handed, while the other gives us every reason to keep searching. Dark bosons are candidates for dark matter based on force-carrying particles that do not actually pack more force. …

Last year, the astronomical community received a surprising surprise. For the first time, the world collectively looked at the real image of the shadow of a black hole. It was the culmination of years of work, a glorious achievement in both human collaboration and technological ingenuity. And, like the best …