Higgs! | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine

blogs.discovermagazine.com — Scientists using the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva have announced the discovery of a new subatomic particle to very high confidence that is consistent with what we expect the Higgs particle to look like. This plot shows the discovery as seen in one of the LHC detectors. Hang tight, and I'll explain it!
@EbertChicago Roger, this may help: t.co/O5AYYuD2 They knew a bit about what a Higgs would look like beforehand.
Want to feel mentally humbled today? Try joining the discussion on the "God particle." t.co/2M8LyrT1
Leave it to @BadAstronomer to explain the Higgs particle discovery in plain English: t.co/QroCFeMg