Revolutionary muon experiment to begin with 3,200-mile move of 50-foot-wide particle storage ring May 8, 2013 Press release Scientists from 26 institutions around the world are planning a new experiment that could open the doors to new realms of particle physics.
New dark matter detector begins search for invisible particles May 2, 2013 COUPPdark matterPress release Scientists this week heard their first pops in an experiment that searches for signs of dark matter in the form of tiny bubbles.
New baby bison born at Fermilab April 29, 2013 animalbisonmammalnaturePress release The U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory welcomes the public to come see the latest additions to its herd of American bison.
High-school students get real-world advice at Fermilab STEM Career Expo on Wednesday, April 10 April 2, 2013 educationPress release What does a scientist actually do all day? How difficult is it to be a mechanical engineer? What is the daily life of a computer technician really like? How much and what type of math is used in these types of careers?
NOvA neutrino detector records first 3-D particle tracks March 28, 2013 neutrinoNOvAPress release What will soon be the most powerful neutrino detector in the United States has recorded its first three-dimensional images of particles.
New evidence strengthens case that scientists have discovered a Higgs boson March 14, 2013 CERNCMSHiggs bosonLarge Hadron ColliderLHCPress release The new particle discovered at experiments at the Large Hadron Collider last summer is looking more like a Higgs boson than ever before, according to results announced today.
Fermilab becomes first DOE laboratory to earn ISO 20K certification February 13, 2013 computingPress release The U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory has earned ISO 20000 certification for excellence in information technology service management. Fermilab is the first of the Department of Energy’s 17 national laboratories to earn this certification.
Fermilab photo contest winners chosen; will advance to international competition November 12, 2012 photowalkPress release The judges have spoken, and the winners have been chosen in this year’s Fermilab Photowalk competition.
Green thumbs wanted for Fermilab’s Prairie Harvest on Nov. 3 October 15, 2012 ecologyprairievolunteersPress release Calling all nature lovers. How would you like the chance to help diversify one of the oldest prairie restorations in Illinois?
QuarkNet program receives $6.1 million NSF award to advance science education September 27, 2012 educationQuarkNetPress release The University of Notre Dame has received a five-year, $6.1 million award from the National Science Foundation to support the nationwide QuarkNet program, which has inspired teachers and students alike for 15 years.
