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Small science and the future of particle physics

01/07/25

R.M. Davis

A proposed funding program for small- and medium-scale projects reveals insights into the science, logistical challenges, and future of particle physics research.

09/19/17

50 years of stories

To celebrate a half-century of discovery, Fermilab has been gathering tales of life at the lab.

Two scientists in hard hats stand next to a cart holding detector components.

09/15/17

SENSEI searches for light dark matter

Technology proposed 30 years ago to search for dark matter is finally seeing the light.

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09/12/17

Clearing a path to the stars

Astronomers are at the forefront of the fight against light pollution, which can obscure our view of the cosmos.

A technician from the Optosmart company examines the field in the Bekaa valley in Lebanon.

09/08/17

Detectors in the dirt

A humidity and temperature monitor developed for CMS finds a new home in Lebanon.

09/05/17

What can particles tell us about the cosmos?

The minuscule and the immense can reveal quite a bit about each other.

08/29/17

The dance of the particles

In collaboration with a scientist, an Iranian dancer is working to communicate the beauty of particle physics through dance.

Group photo of the members of the DUNE collaboration

08/24/17

Mega-collaborations for scientific discovery

DUNE joins the elite club of physics collaborations with more than 1000 members.

08/22/17

Expanding the search for dark matter

At a recent meeting, scientists shared ideas for searching for dark matter on the (relative) cheap.

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