Scientific American: Fermilab to Receive $5 Billion for Next-Gen Neutrino Experiment

Fermilab is set to receive $5 billion in public investment, with a large portion dedicated to a single, ambitious neutrino experiment. The infusion of funds arrives as Norbert Holtkamp, who has served as director since January after leadership roles at both SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and the ITER fusion project, asserts that narratives of science being under duress don’t reflect the reality at Fermilab. This substantial commitment, he believes, “will be defining the next generation of science and capabilities physics for the U.S.,” signaling a continuous investment in fundamental research.…