Science

Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment
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Fermilab is the host laboratory for the international DUNE collaboration and the proposed Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility.
Particle Physics Research
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Using state-of-the-art technology, our scientists explore the mysteries of matter, energy, space and time.
Particle Accelerators
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At Fermilab, we develop, build and operate the particle accelerators of the 21st century.

Spotlight

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Physics books of 2015
Take 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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Gravitational wave hunters team with astrophysicists
Members of the Dark Energy Survey have partnered with the LIGO experiment in the hunt for gravitational waves. They’re the DES-GW group. DES-GW will use the Dark Energy Camera to help LIGO search for the source of the gravitational waves it detects.
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Chicago innovator Ellen Sandor is Fermilab’s new artist-in-residence
Chicago artist Ellen Sandor, founder and director of the collaborative artists group (art)n, has been chosen as Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory’s artist-in-residence for 2016.
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What else could dark matter be?
Scientists don’t yet know what dark matter is made of, but they are full of ideas.
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PIP-II: Renewing Fermilab's accelerator complex
The Proton Improvement Plan II, or PIP-II, is a proposed project to improve Fermilab's particle accelerator complex with a major hardware overhaul and a powerful boost in its capabilities.
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MicroBooNE sees first accelerator-born neutrinos
The MicroBooNE collaboration has seen its first neutrinos in the experiment's newly built detector.

Events

12/19
Big Woods Steward Workday
Saturday, Dec. 19, 9 a.m.
12/19
Science Adventures: Flight and Fashion
Saturday, Dec. 19, 9:30 a.m.
12/21
Habitat Workday
Monday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m.
12/23
Wednesday Morning Workday
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 9 a.m.
12/23
Guided Tour
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 10:30 a.m.
12/23
Lederman Science Center closed
Wednesday Dec. 23-Friday, Dec. 25