Culture | Hide and seek
Peter Higgs and his boson have both been “Elusive”
Frank Close tells their story in his aptly titled book
Elusive. By Frank Close. Basic Books; 304 pages; $26. Allen Lane; £25
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Culture July 9th 2022
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