Whatever happened to the theory of everything? April 25, 2023 A theory of everything was all the rage in the 1980s. So where did it go?
New group accelerates Fermilab’s sustainability practices April 20, 2023 Lab leadership formed a new team of specialists to provide institutional support for its grassroots sustainability efforts.
A minute with Catherine Hurley, sustainability manager April 19, 2023 Catherine Hurley is here to help develop a vigorous sustainability program unique to Fermilab, and she’s open to suggestions and success stories.
Practice makes perfect (particle detectors) April 18, 2023 Prototyping is an indispensable step in the development of particle physics experiments like DUNE and projects like PIP-II.
Fermilab’s baby bison season begins April 14, 2023 The first newborn calf of spring was born on April 13, signaling the start of Fermilab’s baby bison season.
DOE Deputy Secretary Turk, Gov. Pritzker, local legislators unveil new buildings to advance science at Fermilab April 14, 2023 On April 13, Gov. Pritzker and other local legislators joined DOE officials at Fermilab for the “Building Fermilab’s Future” event, which marked the opening of the IERC and PIP-II Cryoplant buildings and the groundbreaking for the Linac Complex.
New center will enhance engineering research at Fermilab April 10, 2023 The new building, named the Integrated Engineering Research Center, provides state-of-the-art lab space and will make research and development a more collaborative and centralized process at Fermilab.
Is dark matter the most powerful wave in the universe? April 4, 2023 Dark matter could consist of particles so ultralight, they behave more like waves.
DUNE collaboration tests new technology for second detector module March 30, 2023 Scientists working on the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment are developing a vertical drift detector. The new technology may open doors to building large neutrino detectors at a lower cost and in a simpler manner.
DUNE collaboration ready to ramp up mass production for first detector module March 30, 2023 The international DUNE collaboration is conducting final tests of the components for its first neutrino detector module, to be installed a mile underground in South Dakota. Preparations for ramping up the mass production of these components are underway.