The Particle at the End of the Universe

This book by Sean Carroll delves into the global hunt for the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.

It recounts the story from ancient Greek philosophers to the modern-day scientists involved in the discovery.

Carroll explains the science behind the Higgs boson, its role in giving mass to particles, and the broader implications for our understanding of the universe, including the realms of dark matter and beyond.

The book also touches on the human aspects of scientific discovery, including politics, jealousy, and the immense efforts required for such a groundbreaking find.