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The most famous equation in all of science is Einstein’s E = mc², but it is also frequently misunderstood and misused. In this video, Don Lincoln explains the truth about this equation and how people often use it incorrectly.

Scientist Craig Moore talks about a small fix in an accelerator that paid big dividends for the Tevatron program in the 1990s.

Einstein’s theory of special relativity is one of the most counterintuitive ideas in physics, for instance, moving clocks record time differently than stationary ones. Central to all of the equations of relativity is the Lorentz factor, also known as gamma. In this video, Fermilab’s Dr. Don Lincoln not only shows you a simple way to derive gamma, he also tells you its physical significance.

Fermilab scientist Dmitri Denisov recalls how, during autumn months, DZero experimenters occasionally collided with critters seeking warmth in the underground areas by the detector.

Even as Fermilab produces world-class research, it is closely tied to the local community, drawing students and teachers through its public engagement programs. Some of the lab’s younger guests are impressive, as illustrated by an encounter that scientist Sowjanya Gollapinni shared with a visiting middle school neighbor.

Don Lincoln explains the physics of an exciting cancer treatment option, called proton radiation therapy, which is far superior to traditional therapy, at least in some cases.

Aria Soha was working on her very first shift as a particle accelerator operator when the machines appeared to suddenly lose their stores of particles. Rookie mistake or force majeure?

One of the most counterintuitive facts of our universe is that you can’t go faster than the speed of light. From this single observation arise all of the mind-bending behaviors of special relativity. But why is this so? In this in-depth video, Fermilab’s Dr. Don Lincoln explains the real reason that you can’t go faster than the speed of light.

One day in the 1980s, Fermilab staff working on the Tevatron heard the faint sounds of a dog barking over the telecommunication system. Elvin Harms tells the story of how they located the source of the mysterious sound.

Scientist Brendan Casey was a scientist on the DZero experiment when he experienced the most humbling day of his life at Fermilab.