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?
What to do with the data? November 15, 2016 computingSymmetry feature Physicists and scientific computing experts prepare for an onslaught of petabytes.
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.
The origins of dark matter November 8, 2016 cosmologydark matterSymmetry feature Theorists think dark matter was forged in the hot aftermath of the Big Bang.
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.
In search of a parallel universe October 31, 2016 parallel universeSymmetry feature What are parallel universes, and why do we think they might exist?
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.
It came from the physics lab October 18, 2016 holidaySymmetry feature Settle in for a physics-themed Halloween movie marathon.