[sirchtruth]

What is called the Standard Theory of Particle Physics which describes three of the four fundamental forces of nature predicts there should be this particle governing mass.

Ok, I see. So, if this theory is proven, are there known implications from this already in play?

Furthermore, on another vein, I don't understand this: If a cell is mostly "empty space" why is it objects appear to be solid? What causes this illusion or the cells to bound together?

Thanks for your input.

[C19fan]

I am not sure if there are any practical implications of the current theory in terms of affecting our everyday lives. This is knowledge for knowledge’s sake. The Standard Theory makes predictions about the characteristics of the Higgs so if the “real” Higgs boson has characteristics outside the model then we need a new theory. The reason a cell appears solid is because of electromagnetism. For example, when a baseball hits a bat in the Standard Theory of the universie the two start to exchange photons and it is this exchange the drives the ball away from the bat.

[mvpel]

Furthermore, on another vein, I don't understand this: If a cell is mostly "empty space" why is it objects appear to be solid? What causes this illusion or the cells to bound together?

Like charges repel one another. Each atom is surrounded by a cloud of electrons, and as these electrons move closer and closer together, they repel one another more and more strongly. That's the simple explanation.

[UCANSEE2]

If a cell is mostly "empty space" why is it objects appear to be solid?

When a plane throws 'chaff' out into the air as a decoy the radar waves bounces back off it giving the impression of a solid object.

Same thing.