Read article 'Model suggests dark energy is an illusion'
Model suggests dark energy is an illusion
Arguably the most fascinating question in modern cosmology is why the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate.
Read article 'Model suggests dark energy is an illusion'
Read article 'CAST sheds some light on axions'
CAST sheds some light on axions
The CERN Axion Solar Telescope (CAST) collaboration has released the first results from its search for the solar axion, a viable candidate for a dark-matter particle.
Read article 'CDMS II narrows search for WIMPs'
CDMS II narrows search for WIMPs
With the first data from their underground observatory in northern Minnesota, the scientists of the Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (CDMS) have peered with greater sensitivity than ever before into the s...
Read article 'Theory and experiment peer across the frontier'
Theory and experiment peer across the frontier
The fourth conference in the "Beyond" series presented a clear overview of - and beyond - the current frontiers of particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology.
Read article 'On the trail of dark energy'
On the trail of dark energy
One of the most remarkable discoveries of recent years is that the universe appears to be dominated by some form of "dark energy", as Eric Linder explains.
Read article 'Boulby extends the search for dark matter'
Boulby extends the search for dark matter
On 28 April, the UK minister for science and innovation, Lord Sainsbury, opened a new research cavern at the Boulby Underground Laboratory for Dark Matter Research, at Boulby in North Yorkshire, UK.
Read article 'Symposium aims to uncover dark secrets'
Symposium aims to uncover dark secrets
The 5th Symposium of Sources and Detection of Dark Matter and Dark Energy in the Universe, held in February at Marina del Rey, California, focused on the current state of detection and theoretical stu...
Read article 'Symposium links physics disciplines'
Symposium links physics disciplines
Europe's three principal physics research organizations, CERN, ESA and ESO, held a joint symposium in Munich in March. Maurice Jacob gives a glimpse of what proved to be a busy first encounter.
Read article 'Arctic Circle maintains the freshness of ancient physics'
Arctic Circle maintains the freshness of ancient physics
A recent meeting underlined the continual freshness of studying the ancient history of the universe.
Read article 'Solar telescope CASTs the net for solar axions'
Solar telescope CASTs the net for solar axions
The CERN Solar Axion Telescope, CAST, aims to shed light on a 30-year-old riddle of particle physics by detecting axions originating from the 15 million degree plasma in the Sun's core.
