Dark Energy Survey discovers potential new dwarf planet December 12, 2016 astronomyastrophysicsDark Energy CameraDark Energy SurveyMichiganPennsylvaniaUniversity of MichiganUniversity of PennsylvaniaFermilab feature DeeDee, a potential new dwarf planet at the edge of our solar system, was discovered in one of DES’ many analyses of faraway galaxies.
Handy and trendy: MicroBooNE’s new look November 30, 2016 Connecticutcosmic raydetector technologyMicroBooNEneutrinoSwitzerlandUniversity of BernYale UniversityFermilab feature Technicians, engineers and scientists have draped the MicroBooNE detector at Fermilab in a shiny new exterior that helps scientists separate cosmic ray signals from neutrino signals.
Ultraprecise measurements in XXL November 17, 2016 ArizonaBerkeley LabCaliforniadark energyDESIKitt Peak National ObservatoryUnited KingdomFermilab feature Powerful survey instruments help us map the sky with incredible precision. But what ensures that the instruments themselves are precisely built?
Fermilab celebrates 50th birthday in 2017 November 14, 2016 50th anniversaryAngela Gonzalesopen houseFermilab feature Next year, the country’s premier particle physics laboratory celebrates 50 years of discovery and innovation with a huge open house and many other events.
Fermilab “deepens” its relationship with Sanford Underground Research Facility November 7, 2016 collaborationDeep Underground Neutrino ExperimentDUNELBNFLong-Baseline Neutrino FacilitySanford LabSanford Underground Research FacilitySouth DakotaFermilab feature The U.S. Department of Energy supports a suite of cutting-edge science experiments at Sanford Lab. Fermilab has assumed a new role at the South Dakota facility.
The story of "Tractricious" November 2, 2016 arthistorysculptureFermilab feature The setting provided by founding Director Bob Wilson’s creative design of the laboratory and his many sculptures are an enduring source of pride for those associated with Fermilab and for the surrounding community. One of the sculptures that has gained widespread attention is “Tractricious.”
Sentinels at the east gate November 1, 2016 animalecologynaturewildlifeFermilab feature Beginning in August, Fermilab’s Batavia Road gate came under the watchful eyes of several sandhill cranes. As employees and visitors alike passed through the gate, it would be difficult to miss these stately sentinels.
Water to the ropes October 19, 2016 arthistorysculptureFermilab feature Robert Wilson was a man born out of his time. He lived in America from 1914 to 2000, but he really belonged to the central Italy of the 1500s. One ever-present reminder of this is the sculpture that sits in the reflecting pond in front of Wilson Hall.
Japanese influence a steady source of innovation at Fermilab October 10, 2016 collaborationinternationalityJapanFermilab feature The influence and impact of physicists from Japan on Fermilab research started in the 1970s and is still strong today.
Felicia helps out October 5, 2016 accelerator technologyanimalhistorymammalwildlifeFermilab feature A furry critter and its four-mile trek through an accelerator pipe comes to the lab’s rescue in its early days.
