- plural of particle.
particles
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"Previous theories could only describe these systems when the particles interacted relatively weakly. Our new approach lets us explore what happens when those interactions become much stronger, which is where the most interesting physics emerges."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
Researchers at Monash University have predicted an unusual new form of quantum matter that could overturn long-held assumptions about how ultracold particles behave.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
The investigators’ report said the fire ignited when electrical arcing on the idle line caused hot metal particles to fall into “the receptive fuel beds consisting of dry vegetation” below the tower.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Scientists have identified a previously unknown natural process in the Arctic that can cause the number of cloud-forming particles in the atmosphere to surge.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026
But if objects are particles and waves at the same time, what on earth could they be?
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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