The hunt for the truest north September 13, 2016 Many theories predict the existence of magnetic monopoles, but experiments have yet to see them.
Providing precise neutrino measurements with MINERvA September 8, 2016 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.
Help maintain one of the Midwest’s largest prairies at Fermilab on Sept. 10 and Oct. 15 September 6, 2016 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.
Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series kicks off 2016-2017 season September 6, 2016 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.
Fermilab bison in pictures and musings September 2, 2016 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 August 30, 2016 What can our cosmic neighbors tell us about dark matter and the early universe?
One minute with Martin Bentivengo, building and support systems manager August 29, 2016 Martin Bentivengo manages maintenance at the laboratory, is involved in diversity and outreach initiatives, and talks to high school kids about pursuing STEM fields.
Five facts about the Big Bang August 23, 2016 It’s the cornerstone of cosmology, but what is it all about?
Funneling fundamental particles August 22, 2016 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 $100 muon detector August 19, 2016 A doctoral student and his adviser designed a tabletop particle detector they hope to make accessible to budding young engineering physicists.