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    Beacons of Discovery: The Worldwide Science of Particle Physics

    To discover what our world is made of and how it works at the most fundamental level is the challenge of particle physics. The tools of particle physics—experiments at particle accelerators and underground laboratories...

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    Fermilab's Plan for the Future

    Fermilab's plan for the future outlines a diverse, world-leading research program that addresses the most important—and most challenging—questions related to research at the Energy, Intensity and Cosmic Frontiers.

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    Illinois Accelerator Research Center

    At the Illinois Accelerator Research Center scientists and engineers from Fermilab, Argonne and Illinois universities will work with industrial partners to research and develop breakthroughs in accelerator science and translate them into applications for the nation's health, wealth and security.

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  • Physics for Everyone lecture series

    Physics for Everyone

    Learn more about how Fermilab scientists search the cosmos, examine the tiniest known pieces of matter and generally help to discover the secrets of the universe at this monthly lecture series. The archive of the Physics for Everyone lecture series now contains streaming videos of a dozen presentations. The next lecture will be May 16, 2012, presented by Lance Cooley.

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Recycling helium and argon for future experiments

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A group of PPD employees has successfully built a system to recover helium and argon from experiments at Fermilab to store it for new applications. The work has already saved the laboratory more than $25,000. The gas recycled so far will be used in accelerator operations and the Super Cryogenic Dark Matter Search detector.

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  • Campaigns

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Take Five for Goal Zero

Take Five for Goal Zero

Fermilab has launched the "Take Five" campaign to give you the tools to improve ES&H and promote best practices.


Tune IT Up

Tune IT Up

Fermilab has launched the "Tune IT Up" campaign to improve computer security and promote best practices.


Traffic Safety Awareness

Traffic Safety Awareness

Fermilab's traffic safety awareness campaign aims to reduce traffic accidents and make traffic safety a top priority for everyone on site.