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Physicists zero in on the mass of the fundamental W boson particle
April 08, 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:

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Physicists zero in on the mass of the fundamental W boson particle

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When fundamental particles are heavier or lighter than expected, physicists' understanding of the universe can tip into the unknown. A particle that is just beyond its predicted mass can unravel scientists' assumptions about the forces that make up all of m . . .

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