Science News for April 5, 2003

Indiana University scientists first to detect rare nuclear fusion violating charge symmetry

Scientists have detected a rare nuclear fusion process that violates charge symmetry, allowing hydrogen to exist. The rate of this process is expected to provide clues about the cause of the violation, which may be linked to quarks.

SourceIndiana University·DateApr 5, 2003

Surprise to physicists – protons aren't always shaped like a basketball

Researchers discovered that protons at rest can take on various shapes depending on the speed and spin of quarks inside. The findings challenge traditional physics textbook descriptions and offer clues for unifying the four forces of nature into a theory of everything.

SourceUniversity of Washington·DateApr 5, 2003