TOPIC: What will the Large Hadron Collider reveal?

Proponets of the Large Hadron Collider are hoping that it will bring new and exciting discoveries in the near furture. Here are some of the anticipated discoveries:

• The existence of "dark matter", which scientists believe exist due to the gravitational pull on visible matter. "Dark matter" makes up 80% of the world around us;
• The existence of "dark energy", which is accelerating the expansion of the universe;
• The existence of the Higgs particle - often times referred to as the "God Particle" which will hopefully explain why some matter has mass; 
• If not the Higgs particle, then it may be the discovery of another layer of substructure to matter;
• The existence of extra dimensions of space, which in turn may help us understand black holes better; and
• The existence of new forces of nature similar to electric or magnetic forces.

This article ends with a very interesting quote referring to the Large Hadron Colliders' discoveries, "This grand odyssey gives us a chance to rise above the mundane aspects of our lives, and our differences, conflicts and crises, and try to understand where we, as a species, fit in a wondrous universe that seems beyond comprehension, yet is remarkably comprehensible."

NOTE: With that being said, it sounds like all these scientists are putting their hope in the fact that this machine/experiment will bring them the answers to life. And while it may bring answers to some of their questions, I guarantee it will not provide lasting satisfaction. A belief and trust in Jesus, although not popular, will give them the ultimate answer and meaning to life.

[Source: Physorg.com, January 7, 2010]

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