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Machine learning and experiment

04/25/24

Sarah Charley

For more than 20 years in experimental particle physics and astrophysics, machine learning has been accelerating the pace of science, helping scientists tackle problems of greater and greater complexity.

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08/22/23

Vera C. Rubin Observatory brings the universe to everyone

The Rubin Observatory is making education and outreach a top priority.

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08/15/23

Seeing the full picture with line-intensity mapping

Scientists are championing a relatively new technique as a method to understand the structure of the early universe in three dimensions.

08/10/23

Muon g-2 doubles down with latest measurement, explores uncharted territory

Fermilab's Muon g-2 experiment brings particle physics closer to a showdown between theory and experiment.

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08/08/23

Applications of quantum mechanics at the beach

How does sunscreen work on the atomic level?

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08/01/23

IceCube and NANOGrav open new windows onto the universe

New results from a neutrino telescope and a gravitational-wave observatory show how astronomers use different forms of messengers to study the cosmos.

07/25/23

SAGE Journey program ignites interest in STEM

Three SAGE alumni talk about their experiences with a program meant to broaden gender diversity in STEM.

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07/18/23

Will AI make MC the MVP of particle physics?

Particle physicists are building innovative machine-learning algorithms to enhance Monte Carlo simulations with the power of AI.

07/11/23

The magnet detectives

During a routine test, two HL-LHC magnets unexpectedly flatlined. Was it just a coincidence, or did they have a common foe?

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