The hunt for the truest north
Many theories predict the existence of magnetic monopoles, but experiments have yet to see them.
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Providing precise neutrino measurements with MINERvA
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 bison in pictures and musings
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.
Our galactic neighborhood
What can our cosmic neighbors tell us about dark matter and the early universe?
Five facts about the Big Bang
It’s the cornerstone of cosmology, but what is it all about?
Funneling fundamental particles
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.
The physics photographer
Fermilab’s house photographer of almost 30 years, Reidar Hahn, shares four of his most iconic shots.
Teacher interns learn lab work
Fermilab’s TRAC program helps middle and high school teachers turn lab experiences into lessons or exercises for their students.
The contents of the universe
How do scientists know what percentages of the universe are made up of dark matter and dark energy? Cosmologist Risa Wechsler of the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology explains. Watch the 3-minute video.
LHC bump fades with more data
Possible signs of new particle seem to have washed out in an influx of new data.