Many theories predict the existence of magnetic monopoles, but experiments have yet to see them.
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The puzzle: understanding how nearly undetectable particles, called neutrinos, interact with normal matter. The solution? The clever MINERvA experiment, which shares its name with the Roman goddess of wisdom.
Fermilab is looking for volunteers to help with its annual prairie seed harvest. Two harvest events are planned, on Saturday, Sept. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 15, beginning at 10 a.m.
The Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series is proud to kick off its 2016-2017 season in the coming weeks. Early highlights include Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues and a lecture on the physics of sports.
The Fermilab bison herd is now in pictures! Watch a 2-minute video, look at a map of the herd’s heritage, and read a playful letter of introduction from the lab’s first herd.
What can our cosmic neighbors tell us about dark matter and the early universe?
Martin Bentivengo manages maintenance at the laboratory, is involved in diversity and outreach initiatives, and talks to high school kids about pursuing STEM fields.
It’s the cornerstone of cosmology, but what is it all about?
Tooting our horn: Fermilab has the most expertise in constructing neutrino horns, which focus the particles that eventually decay into neutrinos. Learn how they work.
A doctoral student and his adviser designed a tabletop particle detector they hope to make accessible to budding young engineering physicists.