CERN's Upgraded Smasher Hits Milestone with 80th Particle Discovery

Physicists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) have identified a brand new particle, marking the 80th discovery made by the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) to date. This milestone follows recent technical upgrades to the facility, which were designed to increase collision energy and sensitivity. By smashing protons at near-light speeds, the LHC continues to provide crucial data that helps scientists understand the fundamental components of the universe and the forces that bind them together.