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The emptiest parts of the universe aren’t so empty after all.

For the first time in three years, LCLS has added a new instrument to its set of experimental stations. See photos of the brand new MFX hutch, LCLS’s seventh instrument.

The mysterious particle could hold the key to why matter won out over antimatter in the early universe.

Next-generation telescopic surveys will work hand-in-hand with supercomputers to study the nature of dark energy.

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Stanford researchers have developed the first lithium-ion battery that shuts down before overheating, then restarts immediately when the temperature cools. The research was supported by SLAC.

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

Learn some particle accelerator basics from a Fermilab accelerator operator.

The 2010 experiment marked a significant step forward in understanding extreme states of matter at the hearts of stars, planets and nuclear fusion reactions.

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

Ian Wilson explains how scientists have found a way to induce antibodies to fight a range of influenza viruses, which could some day eliminate the need for seasonal flu shots.

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