Baryon number conservation explains why protons, the central building blocks of atomic nuclei, are so stable and don’t decay. #RHIC

This prestigious award recognizes #RHIC’s impactful physics discoveries and scientific explorations of nuclear matter over 25 years — and the wide-ranging capabilities that made this science possible.

Something interesting is happening in the densest nuclear matter created at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider. #RHIC

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Congratulations to the #RHIC Discovery and Innovation Team on receiving a Secretary of Energy Achievement Award, one of the highest honors given to U.S. Department of Energy employees and contractors.

Evidence from #RHIC suggests that gluons, rather than valence quarks, are the true carriers of baryon number and baryon number conservation — an important concept for maintaining the stability of all visible matter.

Scientists have spotted an intriguing dip in particle momentum measurements in the densest nuclear matter created at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider. #RHIC

The result may offer clues to how nuclear matter changes phase.

These results from the STAR detector at #RHIC challenge a long-held view in physics.

Jordan Ziegler's experience as an operator at #RHIC solidified his desire for a career with mission-driven teamwork, which led him to joining the U.S. Air Force.

Baryon number conservation explains why protons, the central building blocks of atomic nuclei, are so stable and don’t decay. #RHIC

Meet U.S. Air Force test pilot and former #RHIC operator Jordan Ziegler.

Flying combat sorties may bear little resemblance to the science of particle colliders, but his experience at RHIC provided skills and a taste of teamwork to aid his career. https://www.bnl.gov/newsroom/news.php?a=223051