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Scientists smash atoms together to create ‘little’ big bangs
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Scientists smash atoms together to create ‘little’ big bangs

It's fascinating to think that scientists are recreating moments from the universe's infancy by smashing atoms together! This research shows that quark-gluon plasma can actually form from lighter elements like oxygen and neon, challenging previous beliefs. The team at CERN is uncovering the shapes of atomic nuclei through these high-energy collisions, revealing patterns that are reminiscent of cosmic events. Each experiment brings us closer to understanding the very fabric of our universe and its earliest moments.
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