Archive

12/18/13

The value of fundamental research

The winners and finalists of this year’s $3 million Fundamental Physics Prize convened to discuss strategies for elevating the public’s awareness and knowledge of theoretical physics.

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12/10/13

The scale of things

Geoffrey West applies his ‘physics way of thinking’ to biology and urban life.

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11/13/13

Scientist detects danger with physics

Munir Muniruzzaman has used his physics know-how to help in hospitals and war zones alike.

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11/07/13

Computer tennis, anyone?

Brookhaven Lab’s 1958 innovation earns a prominent place in the history of video games.

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11/05/13

How particle physics can save your life

From new medicines to cancer treatment, the tools of particle physics play an important role in hospitals around the world.

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10/29/13

Particle physics has revolutionized the way we look at the universe. Along the way, it’s made significant impacts on other fields of science, improved daily life for people around the world and trained a new generation of scientists and computing professionals.

10/21/13

CERN experiment aids climate research

Information gained through a CERN experiment that combines particle physics and atmospheric chemistry will help scientists create better climate models.

09/30/13

Researchers demonstrate ‘accelerator on a chip’

The technology used to create a new mini-accelerator could spawn new generations of smaller, less expensive devices for science and medicine.

09/30/13

Physics computing innovation benefits multitude

Millions around the world, both scientists and non-scientists, use Scientific Linux, an operating system developed for particle physics.

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08/13/13

Fundamental forces and medicinal molecules

Years of particle physics study helped shape immunologist Judy Lieberman’s unusual approach to protecting against devastating diseases.

07/09/13

Detecting opportunity, in particle physics and beyond

Gunnar Maehlum is a businessman who retains the innovative and critical thinking he learned in particle physics.

Photo of LCLS engineering physicist Silke Nelson, right, shows intern Tyler Couto how to operate a controls system

07/01/13

Big data and the X-ray laser

Ultrafast experiments at SLAC’s Linac Coherent Light Source require powerful, unique data systems adapted from particle physics.

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06/25/13

Around the US in 17 labs

Chart a course to knowledge with symmetry’s interactive map of all 17 US Department of Energy national laboratories.

06/18/13

Journey from the center of the Earth

Subatomic particles streaming from the Earth’s interior carry important evidence of the planet’s origins.

06/11/13

Former physicist nurtures innovation

Cherie Goodenough finds joy in seeing science research develop into products and applications.

05/24/13

Accelerator physicists design cargo X-ray scanner

Two SLAC physicists help a local company design and build X-ray devices that scan cargo containers for nuclear materials and other hazards.