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Emily Conover
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Physics Reporter, Science News
Washington
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East Asia, DPRK DEI., Cloud Security Digital Forensics, Systems & Network AdministrationCybersecurity, Network Security
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By Emily Conover Verified| Science News Verified If imitation is a form of flattery, then scientists are enamored with the axion. The hypothetical subatomic particle has long eluded scientists. But it’s now been conjured up in imitation form within a thin sheet of material, researchers report April 16 in Nature. If axions exist, they could explain dark matter, an invisible form of matter inferred from observations of the cosmos. But efforts to spot the particles have been unsuccessful. The newfound axion imitators are the next best thing.
By Emily Conover Verified| Science News Verified Neutrinos are known to have tiny masses. A new result proclaims the subatomic particles to be even tinier still. The electrically neutral particles, produced in radioactive decays and in reactions in the sun and elsewhere in the cosmos, have a mass of less than 0.45 electron volts, physicists report in the April 11 Science. The result, from the Karlsruhe Tritium Neutrino, or KATRIN, experiment slashes the experiment’s previous upper limit for neutrino mass by nearly half.
By Emily Conover Verified| Science News Verified If imitation is a form of flattery, then scientists are enamored with the axion. The hypothetical subatomic particle has long eluded scientists. But it’s now been conjured up in imitation form within a thin sheet of material, researchers report April 16 in Nature. If axions exist, they could explain dark matter, an invisible form of matter inferred from observations of the cosmos. But efforts to spot the particles have been unsuccessful. The newfound axion imitators are the next best thing.
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Science News
The Society for Science is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to advancing scientific literacy and STEM education. Established in 1921, it aims to make science accessible to everyone through various publications, competitions, and grant programs. The organization operates with a mission to empower individuals with the knowledge and excitement of science. The Society for Science publishes *Science News*, a bi-weekly magazine that covers a wide range of scientific research, and *Science News Explores*, which is designed for younger audiences and educators. It also offers educational resources through Science News Learning, providing materials that integrate current scientific discoveries into classroom teaching. In addition to its publications, the Society organizes prestigious STEM competitions, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search and the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. It supports educators and organizations through grant initiatives and professional development programs, fostering a community that encourages scientific exploration and mentorship.
Washington, D.C., United States
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Founded: 1921