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The Lederman Science Center will be closed Friday June 19th, in observation of the holiday.
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Join us on Wednesday, June 17th from 3:30pm -5:00pm for a Fermilab Art Gallery reception for Stephen Luecking, "Geometry and Poetics". Free and open to the public, more details about the Fermilab Art Gallery available here, events.fnal.gov/art-gallery/
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Which tree species supports more forms of life than any other in North America? Oaks! Oaks are a keystone species. They influence the type and number of other species present and maintain the structure and function of an ecosystem. Without them, ecosystems collapse!
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The Lederman Science Center is closing at 3:00pm today, June 11th, due to weather.
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Don't miss our MakerSpace Open Lab session next week! Visitors to the Lederman Science Center are welcome to step into our MakerSpace and get hands-on with STEM activities. More details and summer schedule available on our website! education.fnal.gov/program/m…
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#ExplainIn20Seconds Ever wondered what the cosmic microwave background means? This animation explains it!
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#DidYouKnow that all knowledge about our universe, beyond the solar system, comes from gathering photons? Watch this short video and learn more.
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The Mu2e experiment @Fermilab will look for physics beyond the Standard Model by searching for spontaneous muon-to-electron conversion. This very rare process would suggest new physics. To achieve this, Mu2e uses superconducting solenoids to produce, transport and detect muons.
Image shows seven superconducting units that make up the first part of the muon transport solenoid at Mu2e. https://news.fnal.gov/2020/11/one-step-closer-mu2e-reaches-milestone-in-construction-of-novel-experiment/

ALT Image shows seven superconducting units that make up the first part of the muon transport solenoid at Mu2e. https://news.fnal.gov/2020/11/one-step-closer-mu2e-reaches-milestone-in-construction-of-novel-experiment/

Mu2e tracker planes being fabricated in a clean room, these are used to detect electrons and muons at very high sensitivities. https://news.fnal.gov/2022/03/straws-crystals-and-the-quest-for-new-subatomic-physics/

ALT Mu2e tracker planes being fabricated in a clean room, these are used to detect electrons and muons at very high sensitivities. https://news.fnal.gov/2022/03/straws-crystals-and-the-quest-for-new-subatomic-physics/
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There's still time to apply for our Fall session of Saturday Morning Physics! This lecture series for high-school students is a great way to learn about physics and STEM jobs at Fermilab. Check out the details here: education.fnal.gov/program/s…
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How many North American birds need wetlands to survive? 1/4, 1/3, or 1/2? Up to one-half of North American birds nest or feed in wetlands which cover only five percent of the United States’ land surface! Wetland mitigation is an important part of Fermilab’s ecology restoration.
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#DidYouKnow The universe is filled with relic neutrinos that were born about 13.7 billion years ago in the Big Bang.
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Fermilab's neutrino experiment, DUNE, will have the world's most intense neutrino beam. This is done with a new particle accelerator, PIP-II. The 700-foot long device uses state-of-the-art superconducting cavities to make a proton beam with an energy of 800 million electronvolts.
Part of the chain of superconducting cavities that make up PIP-II. https://lbnf-dune.fnal.gov/how-it-works/neutrino-beam/

ALT Part of the chain of superconducting cavities that make up PIP-II. https://lbnf-dune.fnal.gov/how-it-works/neutrino-beam/

Upgraded Main Injector, part of the accelerator complex used to generate the neutrino beam for DUNE. https://news.fnal.gov/2017/01/fermilab-achieves-milestone-beam-power-neutrino-experiments/

ALT Upgraded Main Injector, part of the accelerator complex used to generate the neutrino beam for DUNE. https://news.fnal.gov/2017/01/fermilab-achieves-milestone-beam-power-neutrino-experiments/
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Local high school students: join us for free in-person talks on the physics of Fermilab at Saturday Morning Physics. The application for the fall session, which starts September 12, is open now: education.fnal.gov/program/s…
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Join us TOMORROW for the Guest Composer, Amy Nam's performance!
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Don't miss the Guest Composer, Amy Nam's performance THIS Friday, May 29th at 12:30pm! Art Gallery reception for both Guest Composer and Guest Artist to follow. Free and open to the public! Full details available here: events.fnal.gov/art-gallery/
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#DidYouKnow The sun is the source of the majority of the Earth’s neutrinos, sending trillions of these particles raining down on our planet each day! #neutrinos @Fermilab
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The Lederman Science Center will also be closed from 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29th. We will resume our normal hours at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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Cutting edge quantum research requires large scale cryogenic facilities. Fermilab is host to the Cryomodule Test Facility, this superfluid cryogenic plant uses compression systems to provide liquid helium at 2K. It has been used to test many components used in the PIP-II Linac.
A view of the main cryomodule test stand on the Cryomodule Test Facility at Fermilab. https://sqmscenter.fnal.gov/large-scale-cryogenics/

ALT A view of the main cryomodule test stand on the Cryomodule Test Facility at Fermilab. https://sqmscenter.fnal.gov/large-scale-cryogenics/

Compression systems used in the Cryomodule Test Facility. https://indico.cern.ch/event/578092/contributions/2538301/attachments/1487027/2309721/CEC2017_CMTS_Multi-Levels_and_Controllers_Cryogenic_control_system_2017.pdf

ALT Compression systems used in the Cryomodule Test Facility. https://indico.cern.ch/event/578092/contributions/2538301/attachments/1487027/2309721/CEC2017_CMTS_Multi-Levels_and_Controllers_Cryogenic_control_system_2017.pdf
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Don't miss the Guest Composer, Amy Nam's performance THIS Friday, May 29th at 12:30pm! Art Gallery reception for both Guest Composer and Guest Artist to follow. Free and open to the public! Full details available here: events.fnal.gov/art-gallery/
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The Fall 2026 Saturday Morning Physics application is open! High school students can apply for this free, in-person 11-week lecture series to learn about physics directly from Fermilab experts. Details & registration at: education.fnal.gov/program/s…
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Haven't made it over see to the baby bison? Don't forget you can check them out on our Bison Cam! fnal.gov/pub/about/bisoncam/
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