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Science & ResearchAug 12, 2026

A particle made of force: physicists say they’ve found mysterious ‘glueball’

Nature, Published online: 12 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02498-1 Scientists have predicted the existence of a particle made of gluons for a long time, but detecting it has taken decades.

Nature, Published online: 12 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02498-1 Scientists have predicted the existence of a particle made of gluons for a long time, but detecting it has taken decades.

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