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The Higgs boson is the only fundamental particle known to be scalar, meaning it has no quantum spin. This fact answers questions about our universe, but it also raises new ones.

Experiments conducted using the world’s largest particle accelerator, located at CERN in Switzerland, have already confirmed scientific theories about the Standard Model. Physicists hope the newly upgraded LHC will make more discoveries possible.

Experiments conducted using the world's largest particle accelerator, located at CERN in Switzerland, have already confirmed scientific theories about the Standard Model. Physicists hope the newly upgraded LHC will make more discoveries possible.

Generally speaking, the prairie dog and the Texas rancher are not allies – but new research is challenging old assumptions about their relationship. Also: abortion and gun violence, two issues in focus for the nation, could carry a lot of weight in Texas come November. And: The Texas GOP is pushing for more changes to the state's voting laws, limiting early voting and access for the elderly. Those stories and much more today on the Texas Standard: