Science and Discovery

Fundamental Physics

2 articles

Editorial illustration for How Particle Accelerators Work: Electric Fields Push, Magnetic Fields Steer
Physics & Quantum

How Particle Accelerators Work: Electric Fields Push, Magnetic Fields Steer

Particle accelerators use electric fields to boost particles to high energy and magnetic fields to steer them, enabling scientists to probe fundamental physics by smashing particles together and recording the results. The two main types, linear and circular, serve different experimental needs in unlocking the universe's secrets.

Marcus Cole·November 6, 2026
Editorial illustration for Deep-Sea Neutrino Experiment Finds No Crack in Einstein's Relativity—But Sharpens the Search
Physics & Quantum

Deep-Sea Neutrino Experiment Finds No Crack in Einstein's Relativity—But Sharpens the Search

A deep-sea neutrino experiment, KM3NeT/ORCA, tested a core principle of Einstein's relativity, Lorentz invariance, finding no violation. The study has established new, stringent experimental limits, sharpening the search for potential deviations in fundamental physics.

Marcus Cole·November 5, 2026