Electron is surprisingly round !

Scientists have made the most accurate measurement yet of the shape of the  electron. 

They confirm that it is almost a perfect sphere, in a study published in the journal Nature.

you can read more here: 

http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-05-electron-surprisingly-scientists-year.html 

http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v473/n7348/full/nature10104.html

 doi:10.1038/nature10104

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