Copenhagen, Denmark - Danish particle physicists from the Niels Bohr Institute have published a paper predicting the existence of a new elementary particle believed to be responsible for fundamental and powerful aspects of human existence.

"This is a particle that is central to the experience of coziness and comfortable conviviality," study author Asger Bøggild explained. "And in addition to being at the core of our feelings of wellness and contentment, it is just wonderful...like the cosmos welcoming us all home with a warm and inviting hug."
Predicting the existence of a theoretical particle is only the first step. Bøggild and his team will now work on proving it with the help of the Large Hadron Collider, the world's biggest and most powerful particle accelerator. "We will take two test subjects that are enjoying a pleasant and cozy Friday evening, perhaps watching a favorite movie while snuggling on the sofa in front of a warm fire with a large bowl of mixed candies and glasses of gløgg, and collide them at over 99% of the speed of light. If the Hygges Boson exists, we will detect it."
Not all experts are expressing support for the planned experiments. Some, like skeptical physicist Skræmt Gnaven, are warning that such high energy collisions could result in the formation of a black hole. "Imagine having all of the relaxation, all of the enjoyment of life's quieter pleasures, just sucked out of you and everyone you love. That is the danger of creating an artificial but extremely powerful Uhygges Field."
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