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Photons light the way

12/01/25

Emily Ayshford

Photons, for centuries both a puzzle and a tool, continue to help scientists illuminate nature at the smallest and largest scales.

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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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