The basics of the Higgs boson - Dave Barney and Steve Goldfarb
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In 2012, scientists at CERN discovered evidence of the Higgs boson. The
what? The Higgs boson is one of two types of fundamental particles and
is a particular game-changer in the field of particle physics, proving
how particles gain mass. Using the Socratic method, CERN scientists Dave
Barney and Steve Goldfarb explain the exciting implications of the
Higgs boson.
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