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Explain it in 60 Seconds: Lattice QCD

07/25/24

Sarah Charley

Lattice gauge theory, or lattice QCD, is a calculation method that helps scientists make predictions about the behavior of quarks at low energies.

Illustration of LBNE

02/14/13

Long-Baseline Neutrino Experiment

The Long-Baseline Neutrino Experiment aims to discover whether neutrinos violate the fundamental matter–antimatter symmetry of physics.

Illustration of Neutrinos, standard model misfits

02/12/13

Neutrinos, the Standard Model misfits

For years, scientists thought that neutrinos fit perfectly into the Standard Model. But they don't. By better understanding these strange, elusive particles, scientists seek to better understand the workings of all the universe, one discovery at a time.

Photo of "Fermilab Science at Work"

02/12/13

Fermilab documentary offers inside look

A new documentary about the people and science of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is now available on YouTube.

Photo of 2010 Photowalk winner

02/11/13

Help choose the next iconic ‘Big Science’ image

It's time to cast your vote for this year's Particle Physics Photowalk winner.

Photo of globe at CERN

02/04/13

What’s next for the Large Hadron Collider?

Experiments at the Large Hadron Collider made a major discovery, but the world’s highest-energy particle accelerator is just getting started.

Photo of 2011 National Medal Drell: Sidney Drell receives the National Medal of Science from President Obama

02/03/13

Drell and Gates receive National Medal

Two scientists whose work has made a lasting impact on particle physics received the National Medal of Science at a White House ceremony.

Photo of S2B: COUPP bubbles

01/30/13

Tiny bubbles

A hipster detector searches for the crystalline “plink” of dark matter.

Illustration of: Dark Universe Feature (purple and yellow)

01/28/13

Illuminating the dark universe

The pursuit of dark matter and dark energy is one of the most exciting—and most challenging—areas of science. Now researchers think they’re beginning to close in.

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