Physicists think they’ve resolved the proton size puzzle

There has been considerable debate among physicists over the last 15 years about conflicting measurements of the charge ...

Cracking a 16-year proton mystery as ultra-precise hydrogen measurements confirm a smaller-than-expected core

The simplicity of a hydrogen atom makes it an ideal model for studying atomic structure and interactions. Yet, despite the ...
New Scientist

Physicists resolve a long-standing puzzle over the size of a proton

Two extremely precise experiments agree with a previously shocking measurement of just how big the proton is, which may help ...
Gizmodo

Physicists Just Learned Something Major About the Proton

Physics at the smallest scales is a challenge of observation: Particles are often fleeting, and the forces that govern their behavior are nearly imperceptible. But now, by exploiting decades-old data ...
Phys.org

Beam-spin asymmetry study puts proton models to the test

Getting an up-close view of life at the cellular level can be as simple as placing onion skin under a microscope and adjusting the knobs. Peering deeper, into the heart of the atoms within, isn't as ...