Physicist explains significance of Higgs boson discovery

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The discovery of the long-sought Higgs boson in July was big news to physicists worldwide, but may be a little confusing for the general public. What is the big deal and why does it matter? Wichita State University physics professor Nick Solomey explains why the discovery is exciting even though most people may not understand what it means.

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