# New Particle Discovered at CERN: The Heavy Cousin of the Proton

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Podcast: [The Quark Side - Quantum Physics Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-quark-side-quantum-physics-podcast-7683146)
Published: 2026-04-23T08:53:15+00:00
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## Resource

Scientists at CERN have identified a new subatomic particle, the Ξcc+, a heavier relative of the proton. Detected by the LHCb, this particle—made of two charm quarks and one down quark—confirms decades-old predictions about matter’s structure. In this episode, we explore how the discovery validates particle physics models and highlights the power of the Large Hadron Collider. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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