Higgs Boson found.

[I_wesley125 393]

 

The search does not like to work for me. If someone already made this thread, sorry.

 

 

Today, scientists at CERN have claimed to have found the Higgs Boson.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/07/120703-higgs-boson-god-particle-cern-science/

This could be significant for science, but it probably won't affect anyone other than converting a few more people away from religion.

 

What are you thoughts on this?

[Coffeesaxophone 11]

Damn, you were faster than me to create this thread.

With my interest in physics I am really happy that the boson is found and it proves that LHC was not a waste of money.

[Paragon_143 4]

It should be... is it just one particle or five?

[Bronium 512]

FANTASTIC! I love the fact that it's found. And I can't wait to learn what it is in depth!

 

I'm happy that they've nailed something to the wall at least. I would be happy if it was or wasn't found. But now that we know something is there, I've finally got my answer!

[Coffeesaxophone 11]

It should be... is it just one particle or five?

 

It's just one.

[Cosmic Charlie 129]

I have a good feeling about this. Science! The Higgs is the biggest missing part in the Standard Model. This will surely answer some old questions and possibly inspire some new ones.

[WiponCat 54]

hurray for science!

[Doctor XFizzle 8,651]

I have no idea what this means or could mean, but it sounds like it can be a monumental finding and development

[Nikodemos 25]

I have no idea what this means or could mean, but it sounds like it can be a monumental finding and development

 

Higgs Boson is an extremely small particle that gives every other particle it's mass. This is crucial on finding out how the Big Bang happened.

 

But anyway, I am very excited about this discovery and I'm looking forward to hear more from the scientists!

[DashingRainbow36 263]

I almost lost it when I heard this. Been following this for a while since I have gotten into particle physics. I feel that this will change almost everything, but I could be just too giddy right now.

[Whiteshade 1,426]

So I take it the Standard Model is now complete?

[Chill Mists (Chilly) 801]

I know this is important and is very exciting for lots of people. I myself don't really care though.

Edited July 4, 2012 by Chill Mists (Chilly)

[Radiance64 7,052]

God particle? Sounds cool! lol I have no idea...

[Whiteshade 1,426]

I know this is important and is very exciting for lots of people. I myself don't really care though.

 

Go doodle underneath an apple tree or something, I'm sure you will have a change of heart.

[Why-Gnome-Ear-Fifty 400]

OK. Someone please explain this to me like I'm 3. I saw this on Reddit earlier and looked at a post under the "Explain like I'm 5" Subreddit, basically explaining like I'm five what a Higgs-Boson Particle is and how it impacts us. I need someone to explain like I was fresh out the womb or something. Please?

[Fizz. 1,078]

I made the mistake of reading the comments and my IQ dropped a few points.

 

 

also, i read this article, not that one: http://news.yahoo.com/god-particle-discovered-european-researchers-claim-discovery-higgs-101720774--abc-news-tech.html

Edited July 4, 2012 by Fizzyscarf-The-*nom*

[Lady Rarity Pony 4,892]

Should I even ask how you think this discovery will "convert" people away from religion?

 

I missed the memo saying people can only believe in God or particles.

 

 

Other than the laughable comments tacked on to the OT post, this is great! Love to see history in the making.

[Cupcake Ice Cream 436]

love it love it love it!

 

I love me some physics and cosmology and this to me is a spectacular find! I always felt that something great would come from the LHC

 

nice post

[Starswirl the Trixie 974]

Now hold on a minute! The Higgs has NOT been confirmed yet.

 

The OP's link leads to an article with the title "Higgs Boson Found?".

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/04/us-science-higgs-idUSBRE86008K20120704

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2012/07/20127472355220626.html

 

These sources confirm that a particle has been found, but no one knows if it is the Higgs.

[I_wesley125 393]

Should I even ask how you think this discovery will "convert" people away from religion?

 

I missed the memo saying people can only believe in God or particles.

 

 

Other than the laughable comments tacked on to the OT post, this is great! Love to see history in the making.

 

That was kind of a joke.

[Lady Rarity Pony 4,892]

That was kind of a joke.

 

A bad one at that.

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

This reminds me of the Omega Molecule from Star Trek. A string of these could power an entire civilization for a lifetime.

 

 

Inb4 some alien race comes down to our planet and demands us for it.

[Espionage 113]

I kind of doubt it. Remember the particle that supposedly could travel faster than the speed of light? Proved false. They might have found another particle similar to the Higgs Boson or found the Higgs Boson but maybe they can't isolate it to study it further? Call me a pessimist.

[Krall 263]

This reminds me of the Omega Molecule from Star Trek. A string of these could power an entire civilization for a lifetime.

 

Inb4 some alien race comes down to our planet and demands us for it.

 

But the Higgs Boson is a sub-sub-atomic particle that acts as the force carrier for gravity - not a huge, unstable molecule whose degradation releases unfathomably huge amounts of energy. They're about as similar as weapons grade plutonium and delicious medium cheddar cheese.

[I used to be a stranger 7,989]

Higgs-Boson found

 

Turns out it was behind the couch