“Fermilab is the host of the Tevatron, which, until the LHC opened for business, was the biggest particle accelerator around, circling through nearly four miles of midwestern prairie. During its run, the Tevatron finally spotted the elusive top quark, and the huge volume of data it has generated over the years has recently provided hints that there may be new forces and particles. Nevertheless, its days are winding down as attention has shifted to the LHC. It will shut down for good in September.” via ars technica

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