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High-precision measurement of the W boson mass with the CDF II detector
Weighing the W boson W bosons mediate the weak interaction, one of the fundamental forces in physics. Because the Standard Model (SM) of particle physics places tight constraints on the mass of the W boson, measuring the mass puts the SM to the test. The Collider Detector at Fermilab (CDF) Collaboration now reports a precise measurement of the W boson mass extracted from data taken at the Tevatron particle accelerator (see the Perspective by Campagnari and Mulders). Surprisingly, the researchers found that the mass of the boson was significantly higher than the SM predicts, with a discrepancy of 7 standard deviations. —JS
By alexandru pacioianu4 years ago in Earth
Turkish court halts Khashoggi trial, transfers it to Saudi Arabia
ISTANBUL, April 7 (Reuters) - A Turkish court on Thursday halted the trial of Saudi suspects over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and transferred it to Saudi Arabia, a ruling that drew condemnation from rights groups and comes as Ankara mends ties with Riyadh.
By alexandru pacioianu4 years ago in The Swamp
Ukraine tells Nato: Donbas battle will be like second world war
Kyiv has called for more heavy weaponry from its western allies and “ruinous” sanctions against Moscow, saying the scale of any impending Russian assault on eastern Ukraine would remind Nato members of the second world war.
By alexandru pacioianu4 years ago in The Swamp
Stock market news live updates: Stocks rebound to close higher as investors digest hawkish Fed minutes
U.S. stocks bounced back in the final hour of trading Thursday to cap a choppy session in the green as investors continued to mull a hawkish readout of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last policy-setting meeting that suggested more aggressive monetary tightening is underway.
By alexandru pacioianu4 years ago in Trader
Chipotle, Taco Bell, Moe’s have Burrito Day deals, free food Thursday, which also is National Beer Day
Whether you’re a beer or burrito fan, your day has arrived. Thursday is National Burrito Day, and Mexican chains are going the whole enchilada and passing along hot deals that include buy-one-get-one and discounted entrees. The made-up food holiday is held on the first Thursday of April each year.
By alexandru pacioianu4 years ago in Feast
Empty Offices Could Be Pricey Condos. Cost Is the Sticking Point.
As American manufacturing declined over the decades, major cities inherited vast stretches of disused factories and warehouses. Eventually, savvy owners and developers redesigned and renovated that manufacturing space to create desirable downtown condominiums and loft apartments, often with stylish industrial accouterments.
By alexandru pacioianu4 years ago in Humans
Targeting of Russian-Owned Luxury Property May Be More Effective in Theory Than in Practice
Russia has faced widespread global censure since its invasion of Ukraine, but as the U.S. and NATO continue to resist active involvement in the form of a no-fly zone, conflict is instead being waged via economic sanctions that have thus far devastated the value of the ruble as well as Russian stocks. On Friday, U.S. President Biden announced a ban on Russian imports including diamonds, vodka, and seafood.
By alexandru pacioianu4 years ago in Journal
Ukraine war: Authorities urge people in Donbas to evacuate ahead of impending Russian offensive
Russia's war in Ukraine is taking on a new dimension with growing evidence of human rights atrocities by Vladimir Putin's troops, accused of killing civilians in cold blood as they retreated from the Kyiv region.
By alexandru pacioianu4 years ago in The Swamp
