SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 11, 2026Science News

A precise proton measurement helps put a core theory of physics to the test

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Scientists precisely measured the proton's radius at 0.84 trillionths of a millimeter, resolving decade-long confusion about its size. This breakthrough enabled an extremely accurate test of particle physics models.

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