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Economic Times
3 days ago
- Science
- Economic Times
CERN physicists report first observations of matter-antimatter imbalance in subatomic particle
Agencies Representative Image Physicists at CERN have reported the first observations of matter-antimatter imbalance in a subatomic particle 'baryon', offering clues as to why matter dominates in the of antimatter -- called 'antiparticles' -- have the same mass as particles of matter but an opposite to particle physics models, matter and antimatter should have been created in equal amounts following the Big Bang. However, research indicates a significant imbalance, with matter dominating over antimatter. Understanding why the universe favours matter is one of the most profound questions in Standard Model of particle physics -- currently the leading model, as it is said to provide the best explanation about the fundamental nature of matter -- predicts that matter and antimatter behave model theoretically predicts that when a particle is replaced with an antiparticle and its position in space is mirrored, the laws of physics are violated. This violation is referred to as 'charge-parity' (CP) violation. Previously, CP violation was observed in mesons - a type of subatomic particle that weighs between an electron and a proton. These observations were first documented over 60 years a recent paper published in the journal Nature, researchers from the Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) Collaboration at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Switzerland, have, for the first time, observed this violation in baryons, of which protons and neutrons are the violation was noted in a baryon that decayed into a proton and authors of the study stated, "These observations demonstrate the different behaviours of baryons and antibaryons." This finding is significant as baryons constitute most of the matter in the observable universe."This discovery opens a new path in the search for physics beyond the Standard Model," the team the study, the researchers analysed data collected from proton-proton collisions at the Large Hadron Collider -- the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator located at CERN. "The (charge-parity violation) reveals a difference in behaviour between baryonic matter and antimatter," the authors wrote. "While such a violation was predicted and does not resolve the Big Bang matter-antimatter imbalance, finding out the details of this violation experimentally will offer important clues, opening up opportunities for further theoretical and experimental studies of the nature of (charge-parity) violation," they added. It is said that matter and antimatter can interact and destroy each other in a process called 'annihilation', converting all the mass into 'radiant energy' -- which is energy that exists in the absence of matter.
Hamilton Spectator
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Guild closes out Pride Month with celebration for all
Over the weekend, the Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat & District hosted its second annual Pride for Everyone, closing out June with an afternoon to remember. A little more than 500 people came through the free event, which was open to everyone, said director Kim Large. 'The weather held out for a gorgeous day of inclusivity, community and connection,' said Large. 'We offered free hotdogs and pizza, as well as McBride's rainbow donuts and Kookie Bites cookies.' The event hosted a wide variety of activities, including a tie-dye station with bandanas, giant yard games, pinatas and community partner tables to interact with or do little activities and crafts, all open to everyone attending, free of charge. 'Wild Tongues Drum Group provided powerful beats, and The Kunka Kids Indigenous Dancers, siblings Dobry, Shannon and Dustin, amazed us with their talents. The kids are all self taught,' said Large, pleased to highlight their new offerings of Indigenous dancing and drumming. Ina Oldshoes shared her beautiful women's fancy dancing with us, and Mekethiah Fairbanks wowed with men's fancy dance.' Other new offerings included a Kid's Pride History Talk with historian and guild president Jenni Barrientos, a sensory tent and Drag for Everyone. The event was funded in part by a grant from the City of Medicine Hat, and the guild expressed gratitude to everyone who came together to make the event happen. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Engadget
23-06-2025
- Science
- Engadget
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory shares first images from planned decade-long survey of the sky
The National Science Foundation just shared the first images captured by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a sample of the footage it'll capture as part of a planned decade-long survey that's starting later in 2025. The project, dubbed the "Legacy Survey of Time and Space" is predicted to lead to the discovery of "millions of new asteroids within the first two years" the survey is running. In just a 10 hour period, the National Science Foundation says that the Rubin Observatory "discovered 2,104 never-before-seen asteroids in our solar system, including seven near-Earth asteroids." The long-term survey project could lead to even more insights, particularly into larger cosmic unknowns like dark matter and dark energy. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. The idea is appropriate given the observatory's origins. Jointly funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy's Office of Science, the Large Synoptic Telescope in Cerro Pachón, Chile was renamed the Vera C. Rubin Observatory after astronomer Vera C. Rubin, who's research into gravitational rotation was used as conclusive evidence of the existence of dark matter. The short video embedded above should give you a good sense of the scale of the Rubin Observatory's operation. That's a stitched together view of about 10 million galaxies captured during 10 hours of photography, "roughly .05 percent of the approximately 20 billion galaxies" the observatory will capture during its survey. "The amount of data gathered by Rubin Observatory in its first year alone will be greater than that collected by all other optical observatories combined," the National Science Foundation says. "This treasure trove of data will help scientists make countless discoveries about the universe and will serve as an incomparable resource for scientific exploration for decades to come."
Mint
19-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
THESE top performing large cap mutual funds gave over 21% annualised return in the past 5 years
If you are planning to invest in a large cap mutual fund, it is vital to evaluate the past few years' returns of that scheme and compare the same with those of other schemes in the same category. How does it help? Well, there is no guarantee that the scheme which has delivered good returns in the recent past will continue to deliver the same returns in the future as well. Nevertheless, it gives an indication of the trajectory of returns which the scheme has been following. And a comparison with its peers (especially in case of active funds) shows its relative performance. Here we list out the top performing large cap mutual funds which have delivered over 21 percent annualised return in the past five years. Those who are not aware, large cap mutual funds refer to the schemes which invest a minimum of 80 percent of their assets in large cap stocks. For instance, if a large scheme has total assets amounting to ₹ 100 crore, at least ₹ 80 crore (or more) should be invested in the large cap stocks, and the remaining ₹ 20 crore (or less) could be invested in other stocks such as mid cap stocks and debt, among others. Large Cap Fund 5-year-return (%) ABSL Frontline Equity Fund 22.46 Tata Large Cap Fund 21.91 Baroda BNP Paribas Large Cap Fund 21.02 DSP Large Cap Fund 21.53 Edelweiss Large Cap Fund 21.39 HDFC Large Cap Fund 23.63 ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund 24.25 Invesco India Large Cap Fund 21.75 Kotak Bluechip Fund 21.98 Nippon India Large Cap Fund 27.19 SBI Blue Chip Fund 21.81 (Source: AMFI; Returns as on June 17, 2025) As one can see in the table above, ICICI Prudential Large Cap fund delivered 24.25 percent annualised return andHDFC Large Cap fund gave 23.69 percent CAGR. Other schemes which gave over 21 percent return included SBI Blue Chip Fund and Nippon India Large Cap Fund. Meanwhile, it is worth mentioning that investors should not get too smitten by the past returns. The historical returns may, or may not, continue to continue in the future. In other words, just because a scheme has given good performance in the past, it does not mean it will give the same performance in the future as well. Note: This story is for informational purposes only. Please speak to a SEBI-registered investment advisor before making any investment related decision. Visit here for all personal finance updates.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Investment advisor shares ideal portfolio mix for moderate risk-takers
Live Events A steady growth engine (equity across large, mid, flexi, and index) A safety net (debt + gold) Enough diversification so you're not betting everything on one horse (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel If you are looking for some financial advice , here's one from a self-claimed investment advisor who took to Reddit to describe how one's portfolio should look advise is for those "who doesn't want to go all-in aggressive but also doesn't want money just sitting idle in low-yield options", the advisor, who claimed to have helped over 300+ people set up long-term portfolios,noted. He suggested a mix of mutual funds for moderate risk-takers. "It balances growth, stability, and peace of mind," he per the investment advisor, one's portfolio should have 20-25 per cent fund in the Large Cap . "These are your rock-solid companies—reliable, less volatile," he Funds should comprise of about 15–20% as these 'low-cost, no-fuss exposure to India's top 50 keeps your portfolio efficient and in line with market movements'.Another 15–20% should be in flexi cap funds as these "gives the fund manager freedom to invest across large, mid, and small caps based on the market cycle".15 per cent should be allocated to mid cap funds "where your long-term growth comes from, wrote the investment added that these are 'slightly more volatile, but worth it if you're in it for 5+ years'.Short-Term or Ultra Short-Term Debt Fund of about 15–20% will give "great for stability and emergencies". "Think of it as a low-risk buffer that doesn't kill returns," the advisor Fund of 5–10% should be there but "Not for the bling, but for protection". Gold acts as a hedge when equity markets tumble, the person to the person this mix gives you:While terming this allocation as a "great foundation", the investment advisor added that the exact allocation can shift depending on your goals or life stage."If you're starting out or even looking to rebalance your existing portfolio, this setup brings both growth and sleep-at-night comfort," the investment advisor concluded.
