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Unexplainable

A new force of nature?

Unexplainable

Vox

Life Sciences, Science, Natural Sciences

4.62.4K Ratings

🗓️ 12 May 2021

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Last month, physicists at Fermilab in Illinois found that tiny subatomic particles called muons were wobbling strangely. This small observation could transform the future of particle physics, potentially pointing toward undiscovered particles or maybe even a new force of nature. For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable It’s a great place to sign up for our newsletter, view show transcripts, and read more about the topics on our show. Also, email us! unexplainable@vox.com We read every email. Support Unexplainable by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This is unexplainable. I'm now I'm hasn't felt. Last month a group of scientists

1:34.0

found what seems like a crack in the foundations of physics. Experiments at

1:40.1

Fermilab and the Tavia Illinois showed that a certain subatomic particle disobeys

1:45.5

the laws of physics as scientists have written them. Physicists are excited and

1:50.2

they say this could be a major breakthrough in our understanding of the

1:53.3

universe. I think it's quite mind-boggling and they have their potential to

1:56.9

turn physics on its head. I think the whole physics community is in it to see.

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