Time’s Person of the Year: Tim Cook, Marissa Mayer, or the woman who led the biggest science experiment in history?

December 18, 2012 12:54 PM John Koetsier
John Koetsier

Tech execs Tim Cook and Marissa Mayer have joined the president of Egypt, Bill and Hilary Clinton, and yes, Barack Obama himself on the shortlist of people being considered for Time's Person of the Year. As did a little known scientist who proved Einstein right.

Still don’t understand Higgs boson? These incredible videos might help

July 27, 2012 8:25 AM Sean Ludwig
Sean Ludwig

Earlier this month, scientists at CERN observed what was most likely the elusive Higgs boson particle. But unless you’re a physics geek, it can be hard to understand just what made the discovery so significant.

Thankfully, the good folks of …

Higgs boson may have been found, according to now-deleted CERN video

July 3, 2012 11:34 AM Jolie O'Dell
Jolie O'Dell

CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, posted then deleted a video confirming the observation of what might have been the Higgs boson, also known by the rather sensationalist moniker, the “God” particle.

“We’ve observed a new particle,” said Large …