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According to Einstein's famous equation, all matter is made of energy, but all matter is also made of fundamental particles - little, discrete, bundles of energy.

Scientists hope to solve the mystery of matter by mimicking conditions that existed just a fraction of a second after the Big Bang.

Straddling the Franco-Swiss border near Geneva, 50 meters underground and an astonishing 17 miles long; the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is easily the World's biggest gun.

Scientists with the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory say their machine has a 50% chance of discovering the particle which is believed to give mass to the universe.

Several scientific tests show the Big Bang Theory provides a true vision of the Origin of the Universe to within 1/100 of a second after The Bang

Bosons, along with fermions and leptons complete the 'zoo' of elementary particles.

Damage to CERN's Large Hadron Collider from the mishap shortly after it opened in September, 2008 required extensive repairs. The LHC will restart in late 2009.

Shortly after the CERN Large Hadron Collider accelerated its first protons, an accidental liquid He leak caused some magnets to warm up and necessitated repairs.

Whereas in much of physics scientists tend to rely on differential equations to describe phenomena, certain physical theories find success by denying continuity.

The Higgs boson, aka the god particle, which physicists hope to detect with the new LHC, is the holy grail of modern particle physics. What are bosons and fermions?

Ethanol investments could benefit from news that greater than predicted fuel efficiency can be seen using renewable fuels in even non alternative fuel cars.

German car-maker, Volkswagen has sexed up its Passat by unveiling its new variation, it's a stylish coupe shape.

Beyond the elementary fermions, leptons, and bosons, are the composite particles which are made up of these elementary particles.

A brief look at the history of British Cinema, and the new crop of directors working on British films today.

While you may know to separate your dark clothes from your whites, you might not be using the most sustainable and energy-efficient appliances, materials and methods.

Energy Psychiatry pioneer Dr. Judith Orloff offers solutions to chronic physical, spiritual and emotional exhaustion through an exploration of subtle energy (chi).

NASCAR models cars are big business with the sport's loyal fans. It is now easier than ever to start a collection of NASCAR diecast models.

Developed in 1977 to replace the long-running Cessna 150, this light aeroplane is still widely used across the globe, by individuals, flying schools, and for touring

Energy efficient appliances could make a practical Christmas gift and investment. National Cash for Appliances program offers money back for select Energy Star appliances

Suite 101 Golf's testing of the HiBORE driver has proven it to be among the best. This driver has the shoulders to carry Cleveland Golf to a new high level.

All drivers know that getting car insurance is important. Most also realise that there are discounts and cost savings to be made. So, how can a driver cut their costs?

British Waterways is looking to develop public private partnerships for construction of much needed marina infrastructure in England and Wales

Here are some points to consider before running the gauntlet of grad school applications and, in many cases, collecting a stack of rejections.

Fermilab's Tevatron is trying to make more scientific news before Europe's huge Large Hadron Collider completes repairs and begins operations again in the Spring of 2009.

Creating a Eco-Friendly Kitchen Design Can be a Good Opportunity to Improve the Energy Performance of the Home

Fancy a 4x4 SUV with lots of power? Then you could be looking for the VW Touareg R50.

More than 20 feet long, a 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 limousine told the world of its passengers' importance. The message was unmistakable and impossible to overlook.

Clinical philosophy is a therapy that resorts to philosophical thinking in order to help people cope with their existential issues.

Brief biographies and work of physicists Theodor Kaluza and Oskar Klein, who conceived the idea of the higher level fifth-dimension of unifying forces.

A concise article giving suggestions backed up by research of how to break bad news with the least possible repercussions.

Sustainable architecture is a goal of modern housing design. With energy efficiency a primary concern, modern green technology looks to the ancients for inspiration.