Joseph Piergrossi
February 2013
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February 12, 2013feature: Neutrinos, the Standard Model misfitsFor 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.
January 2013
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January 10, 2013breaking: Midwest muon experiments carry on East Coast legacyAs researchers across the United States—and around the world—plan two new supersymmetry-hunting experiments to be located at Fermilab, symmetry writer Joseph Piergrossi sat down with collaborators from Boston University to learn more about the projects’ goals and history.
October 2012
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October 11, 2012signal to background: Electronics in an extra dimension3D chips—smaller and more powerful than their 2D counterparts—are beginning to make an impact in industry. Now, Fermilab is working with industrial partners to fabricate prototype 3D chips for use in science.
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October 9, 2012signal to background: Caring for the prairieVolunteers at Fermilab continue the site’s rich history of environmentally responsible land management.
September 2012
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September 5, 2012feature: The Dark Energy Camera opens its eyesA long-awaited device that will help unravel one of the universe’s most compelling mysteries gets ready to see first light.
August 2012
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August 22, 2012breaking: Fermilab retires iconic Cockcroft-Walton generatorsToday Fermilab's iconic Cockroft-Walton generators will send out their last beam.
