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SLAC fundamental physics researchers study everything from elementary particles produced in accelerators to the large-scale structure of the universe. 

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He is being honored for the development of theories that help researchers better understand nature’s fundamental particles and forces.

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Fermi scientist Matthew Wood discusses major improvements to the Fermi Large Area Telescope, including increasing its sensitivity to the equivalent of launching another LAT.

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How to Wrangle a Particle

Learn some particle accelerator basics from a Fermilab accelerator operator.

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The Booming Science of Dwarf Galaxies

A recent uptick in the discovery of the smallest, oldest galaxies benefits studies of dark matter, galaxy formation and the evolution of the unive

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CERN and US Increase Cooperation

The United States and the European physics laboratory have formally agreed to partner on continued LHC research, upcoming neutrino research and a

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Festive Physicists

What’s it like working on experiments over the holidays?

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Physics Books of 2015

A tour of 10 of this year’s popular science books delivers dark matter, black holes and a hefty dose of Einstein.

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Photowalk Winners Announced

An international jury and more than 3800 public votes determined the winners of this year's Global Physics Photowalk competition.

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Dark matter hunters of the LUX collaboration have ruled out a larger-than-ever range of properties that hypothetical dark matter particles might have had.

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The Next Gamma-Ray Eye on the Sky

Scientists have successfully tested the first prototype camera for the Cherenkov Telescope Array.

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Save the Particles

To learn more about the particles they collide, physicists turn their attention to a less destructive type of collision in the LHC.

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What Could Dark Matter Be?

Scientists don’t yet know what dark matter is made of, but they are full of ideas.