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Matter and antimatter behave differently. Scientists hope that investigating how might someday explain why we exist.

Hyde Park Herald, Nov. 18, 2015: Mayor Rahm Emanuel and University of Chicago President Robert Zimmer kicked off an event titled “The University of Chicago and Affiliated Laboratories: Powerful Partners in Transformative Science” on Friday, Nov. 13, by pointing to the continued prominence of the university as a national leader is scientific developments.

Scientists have made the first-ever calculation of a prediction involving the decay of certain matter and antimatter particles.

From Physics, Nov. 23, 2015: The mass of the recently discovered Higgs particle is one of the greatest mysteries in present-day particle physics.

The cosmic neutrino background could provide more details about the universe as it once was

Scientists plan to use a newly awarded grant to develop a shoebox-sized particle accelerator in five years.

Although they might be invisible to the naked eye, contaminants less than a micron in size can ruin very sensitive experiments in particle physics.

Many physics degree programs excel at preparing students for an academic career, but more than half of those who complete the programs head to industry instead.

Pick your favorites from among 24 photos taken during the Global Physics Photowalk.

New technology and new thinking are pushing the dark matter hunt to lower and lower masses.