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Gluons may play a central role in baryon number conservation—and matter's stability

August 17, 2026Phys.orgQuantum News

Results from the STAR detector at RHIC suggest gluons — particles that act like glue for quarks — are key to conserving baryon number. Baryon number is a property that helps identify particles like protons and neutrons, so this matters for matter's stability.

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