It's a challenging time for particle physics in the United States. The outlook for federal spending for physics research—indeed for all of science—is uncertain.
In the snowy twilight of an early winter evening I was driving south on Vermont Route 14 when two moose emerged from the woods and crossed the road a few yards in front of my car.
A proposed funding program for small- and medium-scale projects reveals insights into the science, logistical challenges, and future of particle physics research.