Today marks the start of the 29th International Conference on Neutrino Physics and Astrophysics, which brings together thousands of researchers for the latest developments in the field. A record number of participants are gathering virtually to share science about one of the most enigmatic particles in the Standard Model.
The conference runs from June 22 to July 2. More details are available in the conference’s media advisory.
Fermilab neutrino research is supported by the DOE Office of Science.
Fermilab is supported by the Office of Science of the U.S. Department of Energy. The Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, visit science.energy.gov.
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