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Elementary Particle Physics: The Higgs and Beyond

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Our new report presents a bold 40-year vision for particle physics and highlights the actions necessary to make this vision reality.

Nov 21, 2025
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Proceedings Released: Frontiers of Engineered Coherent Matter and Systems

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The Proceedings from the CMMRC's hybrid workshop on quantum coherent matter and systems and their relation to fundamental problems and applications in condensed matter physics, materials science, and quantum information is now available for download.

Nov 20, 2025
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New Report Lays Out Long-Term Vision for Particle Physics, Says U.S. Should Begin Development of the World’s Most Powerful Particle Collider

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Jun 11, 2025

Colorful fission of particle in collider

The Current Status and Future Direction of High-Magnetic-Field Science and Technology in the United States — New Report

Media Advisory

Aug 13, 2024

International Collaboration a Focus of Space Science Week, To Kick Off March 18

Feature Story

Mar 13, 2024

Investments in High Energy Density Science Could Help Address Significant National Needs, Says New Report

News Release

Feb 23, 2023

Exploring the Progress and Promise of Particle Physics

Feature Story

Sep 27, 2022

Potential Effects of Operating a Terrestrial Radio Network Near GPS Frequency Bands Assessed by New Report

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Sep 9, 2022

Realizing the Promise of Biological Physics Requires a Multipronged Approach to Education, Funding, and Workforce, Says New Report

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Mar 23, 2022

New Report Charts Path for Next Decade of Astronomy and Astrophysics; Recommends Future Ground and Space Telescopes, Scientific Priorities, Investments in Scientific Community

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Nov 4, 2021

Government and Private Sector Should Produce Net Electricity in Fusion Pilot Plant by 2035-2040 to Impact the Transition to a Low-Carbon Emission Electrical System, New Report Says

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Feb 17, 2021

To Maintain Leadership in Plasma Science, U.S. Should Increase Interagency Coordination and Collaboration

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May 28, 2020

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