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AI for control rooms

05/01/24

David Krause

Scientists inside and outside of particle physics and astrophysics are leaning on AI for assistance with complex tasks.

Illustration of a plane landing at the South Pole

03/26/24

A harsh environment for life, an ideal environment for research

The Particle Physics Project Prioritization Panel recently recommended, among their top priorities for the next decade, moving forward with two experiments based at the South Pole.

Illustration of three physics-related tarot cards, labeled Proton-Proton, Muon and Plasma-Wakefield

03/19/24

A trio of paths toward the discovery machine of the future

An advisory committee recommends the US work to advance three key areas of emerging accelerator technology.

Maxim Marchevsky (left) and Soren Prestemon discussing an experimental setup to test the sensitivity of a temperature monitoring system for a high temperature superconducting magnet.

03/11/24

Preventing magnet meltdowns before they can start

Berkeley Lab researchers are developing an approach to avoid sudden, potentially destructive energy releases in a new generation of superconducting magnets.

Illustration of a woman wearing headphones

03/05/24

Ears around the world are on The Coldest Case

Particle Mysteries, a podcast released by the Interactions Collaboration, illuminates the international search for dark matter through conversations with its inquirers.

02/27/24

From the LHC to the search for exoplanets

A scientist tried using machine-learning techniques from particle physics to analyze data from astronomy—and in the process discovered a new exoplanet.

Wan-Lin Hu is seen talking with talks with accelerator systems operator Kabir Lubana in the lab’s main Accelerator Control Room.

02/20/24

A day in the life of a human-in-the-loop engineer

Wan-Lin Hu’s job is to improve the way people and artificial intelligence collaborate to run SLAC’s complex machines.

02/13/24

LIGO comes to India

In India, scientists are building a new LIGO detector, enhancing the capabilities of the observatory that reported the first observation of gravitational waves.

02/06/24

From life experience to research experience

A former retail worker finds the confidence to pursue a career in STEM thanks to an internship program designed for students at small colleges.

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