Nuclear and particle physicists study the fundamental symmetries and interactions of matter to understand the most basic building blocks of the universe and how they fit together. While the Standard Model of particle physics has been validated by numerous experiments, it remains an incomplete framework. Many key questions still challenge our understanding of the universe.

Some of the challenges that are tackled through experimental and theoretical research are FRIB are:

• Why is there more matter than antimatter in the observable universe?
• What are the unseen forces that disappeared as the universe expanded and cooled?
• Are neutrinos their own antiparticles, and what does this mean for particle physics?

FRIB offers a unique opportunity to investigate these questions. FRIB produces rare isotopes that are difficult to study using conventional methods, enabling researchers to probe beyond the Standard Model. These experiments explore hidden interactions, broken symmetries, and other phenomena that could reveal new insights into the fundamental forces of nature. FRIB is leading the search for new physics that can reshape our understanding of the universe.