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How Many Elementary Particles Are There, Really?
By Natalie Wolchover June 15, 2026
Plausible answers range from 17 to — in all seriousness — 995.5.
Plausible answers range from 17 to — in all seriousness — 995.5.

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How Many Elementary Particles Are There, Really?
By Natalie Wolchover June 15, 2026
Plausible answers range from 17 to — in all seriousness — 995.5.
Plausible answers range from 17 to — in all seriousness — 995.5.