Scientists spot explosive counterpart of LIGO/Virgo’s latest gravitational waves October 16, 2017 A team of scientists using the Dark Energy Camera was among the first to observe the fiery aftermath of a recently detected burst of gravitational waves, recording images of the first confirmed explosion from two colliding neutron stars ever seen by astronomers.
MSU’s Steven Lund chosen as new head of U.S. Particle Accelerator School October 12, 2017 Lund has been a professor at MSU since 2014 and currently serves on both the Director’s Advisory Council and the Curriculum Committee for the USPAS, working with Director Barletta to coordinate school programs in the community interest.
50th memories: Who is that guy? October 4, 2017 It was 1972, and the Meson Lab was just working on its first beam transport. As I sat and fiddled with the MAC-16 control computer to see what it would do, I looked up to see a gentleman walking towards me wearing a beret and wearing a top coat.
Nobel recognizes gravitational wave discovery October 3, 2017 Scientists Rainer Weiss, Kip Thorne and Barry Barish won the 2017 Nobel Prize in physics for their roles in creating the LIGO experiment.
This month in Fermilab history: October October 2, 2017 Fermilab directors receive formal recognition for their pioneering science, an important groundbreaking takes place, and a new education program takes off in October.
Fermilab on display September 28, 2017 The national laboratory opened usually inaccessible areas of its campus to thousands of visitors to celebrate 50 years of discovery.
Invention could help avert disaster on railroad crossings September 28, 2017 A Fermilab expert invents a simple, portable device that could signal a nearby train that the tracks are obstructed.
Nigel Lockyer appointed to second term as director of Fermilab September 27, 2017 During his first four years as leader of the world-renowned laboratory he helped enhance its international scientific leadership, including the launch of a pioneering international particle physics project hosted by Fermilab.
Fermilab’s big day: A celebration of 50 years of science September 25, 2017 On Sept. 23, thousands of visitors flocked to Fermilab for a community open house, celebrating the laboratory’s 50th anniversary.
UK science minister announces $88 million for LBNF/DUNE, visits Fermilab September 22, 2017 One day after signing the first ever umbrella science and technology agreement between the U.S. and the UK and announcing $88 million in funding for LBNF/DUNE, UK science minister Jo Johnson visited Fermilab for a tour.
