Fermilab site reopens to the public, welcomes visitors
Beginning March 28, Fermilab will again be open to the public for outdoor activities, such as biking, hiking, running and viewing the bison herd.
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Fermilab’s Patty McBride elected next CMS spokesperson
Starting in September, McBride will lead one of the largest scientific collaborations in history.
Bernstein, Bhat elected 2021 AAAS fellows
The two Fermilab scientists were recognized for distinguished contributions to the field of physics: experimental particle physics and accelerator physics, respectively.
Wrocław University of Science and Technology joins global collaboration in signing PIP-II planning document with Fermilab
Polish university will contribute cryogenic distribution system for the PIP-II project, an upgrade of Fermilab’s accelerator complex.
Physics on demand: Fermilab’s virtual Family Open House runs Feb. 9-13
This year’s annual Family Open House returns for families and kids of all ages to experience the virtual events from the comfort of their homes. The schedule of events includes the “Iron Scientist” competition, Ask-A-Scientist, the Mr. Freeze cryogenics show and much more.
Fermilab’s Alexander Romanenko wins prestigious 2022 particle accelerator award
A recipient of this year’s IEEE PAST Award, Romanenko was cited “for outstanding contributions to science and technology of radio frequency superconductivity for particle accelerators.”
Dark Energy Survey director Rich Kron named American Astronomical Society fellow
The AAS award recognizes Kron’s contributions to the astronomy community through his leadership of sky surveys, including the Dark Energy Survey and Sloan Digital Sky Survey.
Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) creates largest 3D map of the cosmos
After less than a year of data taking, DESI has already mapped out more galaxies than all previous 3D surveys combined — and it’s just getting started.
Queen Elizabeth II honors Fermilab Director Nigel Lockyer
Fermilab Director Nigel Lockyer has received one of the highest honors handed out by the United Kingdom. In her New Year’s honors list, the Queen of England named Lockyer Officer of the Order of the British Empire, one of the highest ranks in the nation’s order of chivalry.
Scientists move a step closer to understanding the “cold spot” in the cosmic microwave background
For years, scientists have wondered how the observed afterglow of the Big Bang relates to the distribution of galaxies in our universe. Now, thanks to a new map of dark matter, they have direct evidence that a cold region in the afterglow coincides with the lack of matter in the same patch of the sky.