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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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This Radioactive Life

Radiation is everywhere. The question is: How much?

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Our Imperfect Vacuum

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

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Is the Neutrino its Own Antiparticle?

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

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Analyzing the motion of X-ray sources could help researchers identify dark matter signals.

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

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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.