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Newswise: Argonne seeks STEM interns to help design the future of science
Released: 14-Dec-2022 12:45 PM EST
Argonne seeks STEM interns to help design the future of science
Argonne National Laboratory

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory seeks undergraduate and graduate students for a summer 2023 internship in robotics and instrumentation. Students will explore using robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Released: 14-Dec-2022 10:50 AM EST
Q-NEXT quantum center releases roadmap for the development of quantum information technologies
Argonne National Laboratory

The Q-NEXT quantum research center has released a quantum technology roadmap that outlines the research and scientific discoveries needed for distributing quantum information on a 10- to 15-year timescale.

Released: 13-Dec-2022 2:05 PM EST
Scientists enhance stability of new material for solar cells
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists at the University of Missouri used Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source to identify the structure of a perovskite material grown using chemical vapor deposition, potentially representing a breakthrough for solar cells.

Newswise: Quantum repeaters and their role in information technology
Released: 13-Dec-2022 11:05 AM EST
Quantum repeaters and their role in information technology
Argonne National Laboratory

What are quantum repeaters, and how do they work? This explainer lays what these devices do, their role in entanglement swapping, and how the Q-NEXT quantum center is advancing the technology.

Newswise: Media Tip: The quest for an ideal quantum bit
Released: 13-Dec-2022 11:05 AM EST
Media Tip: The quest for an ideal quantum bit
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists have developed a qubit platform formed by freezing neon gas into a solid, spraying electrons from a light bulb’s filament onto it, and trapping a single electron there. This system shows great promise as an ideal building block for quantum computers.

Released: 13-Dec-2022 11:05 AM EST
Media Tip: Argonne scientists are developing better methods for decarbonization
Argonne National Laboratory

The national laboratory is focusing research and expertise toward critical new carbon dioxide removal technologies.

Released: 13-Dec-2022 11:05 AM EST
Media Tip: Stretching qubit lifetimes with asymmetrical crystal environments
Argonne National Laboratory

Adaptable and versatile, molecular qubits hold promise for numerous quantum applications. By altering the qubit's host environment, a team supported by the Q-NEXT quantum center has extended the length of time these qubits can maintain information.

Released: 12-Dec-2022 3:10 PM EST
Argonne researchers awarded joint projects in advanced computing
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne scientists were awarded Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing projects in nuclear and high energy physics, and Earth system model development. They will partner with DOE national labs to connect experts and high performance computers.

Released: 8-Dec-2022 11:05 AM EST
Have you heard of cloud computing? Argonne’s Ian Foster helped lay its groundwork
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne computer scientist Ian Foster is considered the father of cloud computing. His impact on grid computing and computer science is recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers with the 2023 IEEE Internet Award.

Newswise: Aurora and the upgraded Advanced Photon Source to power discovery at Argonne
Released: 7-Dec-2022 1:20 PM EST
Aurora and the upgraded Advanced Photon Source to power discovery at Argonne
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne is creating a supermerger between its new Aurora supercomputer and upgraded Advanced Photon Source. The combined data collection and computing power will enable ultrafast data analysis, advance discovery time and unlock new science.

Newswise: Argonne researchers awarded $3.8 million to study clean energy
Released: 6-Dec-2022 10:05 AM EST
Argonne researchers awarded $3.8 million to study clean energy
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne chemist Karen Mulfort and her research team were awarded $3.8 million across three years to study clean energy.

Newswise: Chicago Pile 1: A bold nuclear physics experiment with enduring impact
Released: 1-Dec-2022 5:20 PM EST
Chicago Pile 1: A bold nuclear physics experiment with enduring impact
Argonne National Laboratory

Enrico Fermi’s Chicago Pile 1 experiment in 1942 launched an atomic age, an unrivaled national laboratory system, fleets of submarines, cancer treatments and the unending promise of clean nuclear energy. Argonne National Laboratory builds on its legacy.

Released: 1-Dec-2022 4:50 PM EST
Argonne helping to revitalize the U.S. semiconductor industry
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne, along with five other national laboratories and 15 companies, has signed a pledge to double the energy efficiency of microelectronics every two years for 10 generations.

Released: 30-Nov-2022 12:15 PM EST
Nuclear popcorn: Heavy nucleus changes shapes at different energies
Argonne National Laboratory

A research collaboration between Argonne and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill produced a paper that examines how the nucleus of nickel-64 reacts when exposed to energy.

Newswise: Can solar power provide more than clean energy?
Released: 30-Nov-2022 11:05 AM EST
Can solar power provide more than clean energy?
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists from Argonne will study the soil around ground-mounted solar panels and develop a national soil database to better understand ecosystem impacts at renewable energy sites.

Released: 29-Nov-2022 2:50 PM EST
Adapting language models to track virus variants
Argonne National Laboratory

Groundbreaking research by Argonne National Laboratory finds new method to quickly identify COVID-19 virus variants. Their work wins the Gordon Bell Special Prize.

Released: 29-Nov-2022 2:40 PM EST
Looking at challenges to zinc-ion batteries
Argonne National Laboratory

On the cusp of developing practical zinc-ion cells for low-cost electrochemical energy storage

Released: 28-Nov-2022 10:45 AM EST
The entanglement advantage
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers have demonstrated a way to entangle atoms to create a network of atomic clocks and accelerometers. The method has resulted in greater precision in measuring time and acceleration.

Newswise: Scientists construct novel quantum testbed one atom at a time
Released: 28-Nov-2022 10:05 AM EST
Scientists construct novel quantum testbed one atom at a time
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory created a novel testbed to explore the behavior of electrons in a special class of materials called topological insulators, which could see applications in quantum computing.

Newswise: Argonne awarded $6 million to develop technologies for recycling nuclear fuel
Released: 22-Nov-2022 11:40 AM EST
Argonne awarded $6 million to develop technologies for recycling nuclear fuel
Argonne National Laboratory

Recycling used nuclear fuel makes the most of nuclear power’s carbon-free energy potential. Argonne has received major funding to develop technologies that may result in a sustainable fuel stock and a reduction in U.S. dependency on fossil fuels.

Newswise: Chris Heckle named manufacturing director at Argonne National Laboratory
Released: 22-Nov-2022 11:10 AM EST
Chris Heckle named manufacturing director at Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory

Globally recognized research and development leader Chris Heckle has been appointed as the first director of the Materials Manufacturing Innovation Centerat the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory.

Newswise: A possible game changer for next generation microelectronics
Released: 21-Nov-2022 11:55 AM EST
A possible game changer for next generation microelectronics
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers have discovered new properties of tiny magnetic whirlpools called skyrmions. Their pivotal discovery could lead to a new generation of microelectronics for memory storage with vastly improved energy efficiency.

Newswise: Behind the science, ​“unsung heroes” make Argonne’s experiments possible
Released: 21-Nov-2022 11:05 AM EST
Behind the science, ​“unsung heroes” make Argonne’s experiments possible
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne’s Experimental Operations and Facilities (EOF) division works to enable a broad range of experiments at the laboratory.

Released: 17-Nov-2022 2:55 PM EST
Argonne and Economic Development Administration partner to launch national economic research center
Argonne National Laboratory

A new joint partnership between DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory and the Economic Development Administration creates a bridge that connects the economic development community with the complex research and data that informs good decisions.

   
Released: 17-Nov-2022 11:05 AM EST
Amazon Web Services and Antia Lamas-Linares to bring quantum communication innovations to Q-NEXT
Argonne National Laboratory

Amazon Web Services (AWS) was recently announced as an industry partner within the Q-NEXT research center. AWS research scientist Antia Lamas-Linares is helping advance technologies for long-distance quantum networks and build a quantum workforce for the future.

Released: 17-Nov-2022 10:05 AM EST
Shock to the system: Using electricity to find materials that can learn
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers used electrical pulses to watch nickel oxide undergo two responses, habituation and sensitization, bolstering the case for brain-inspired computing.

Released: 16-Nov-2022 4:50 PM EST
Building a robust battery recycling industry, one company at a time
Argonne National Laboratory

An Argonne model informed the technology of two teams that won a prestigious battery recycling prize.

Released: 16-Nov-2022 12:55 PM EST
Skin-like electronics could monitor your health continuously
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering are developing skin-like electronics paired with artificial intelligence for health monitoring and diagnosis.

   
Newswise: Argonne wins 3 HPCwire awards
Released: 15-Nov-2022 1:10 PM EST
Argonne wins 3 HPCwire awards
Argonne National Laboratory

Three Argonne National Laboratory projects have been recognized by HPCwire in its annual awards for innovation in high performance computing.

Newswise: Argonne researchers share leading-edge work in computing and AI at SC22 conference
Released: 15-Nov-2022 10:05 AM EST
Argonne researchers share leading-edge work in computing and AI at SC22 conference
Argonne National Laboratory

Nearly 100 scientists share Argonne’s work in exascale, computing software, artificial intelligence methods and more.

Released: 14-Nov-2022 5:10 PM EST
Argonne and Oak Ridge national laboratories collaborate with Wabtec on hydrogen-powered trains to decarbonize rail industry
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne and Oak Ridge national labs have entered into CRADAs with Wabtec, to study hydrogen as an alternative to diesel fuel in the rail industry.

Released: 14-Nov-2022 1:55 PM EST
INCITE program awards supercomputing time to 56 projects to accelerate science and engineering research
Argonne National Laboratory

The new projects will use DOE’s leadership-class supercomputers to pursue transformational advances in science and engineering.

Newswise: Argonne Distinguished Fellows 2022 announced
Released: 14-Nov-2022 10:05 AM EST
Argonne Distinguished Fellows 2022 announced
Argonne National Laboratory

Only 3% of the research staff at Argonne National Laboratory are named Argonne Distinguished Fellows. The 2022 honorees are Amgad Elgowainy, Zein-Eddine Meziani and Rajeev Thakur.

Newswise: Argonne scientists promote FAIR standards for managing artificial intelligence models
Released: 10-Nov-2022 5:00 PM EST
Argonne scientists promote FAIR standards for managing artificial intelligence models
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne computational scientists adopt new framework for making AI models more findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable.

Released: 10-Nov-2022 1:35 PM EST
Biofuel on the road to energy, cost savings
Argonne National Laboratory

Multilab research shows that biofuel combined with advanced engine design can reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving fuel efficiency or reducing tailpipe emissions.

Newswise: University of Central Florida team protects virtual solar facility to win CyberForce Competition
Released: 8-Nov-2022 4:50 PM EST
University of Central Florida team protects virtual solar facility to win CyberForce Competition
Argonne National Laboratory

More than 140 U.S. college teams competed to test their cyber defense skills and protect a fictional electric vehicle manufacturer’s solar installation from simulated cyberattacks.

Newswise:Video Embedded att-fema-and-argonne-national-laboratory-collaborate-to-launch-climate-risk-and-resilience-portal-for-u-s-communities
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Released: 7-Nov-2022 9:45 AM EST
AT&T, FEMA and Argonne National Laboratory collaborate to launch climate risk and resilience portal for U.S. communities
Argonne National Laboratory

AT&T, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory are announcing the launch of a portal to advance the climate science needed to improve America’s preparedness for future climate extremes.

Released: 3-Nov-2022 2:55 PM EDT
Scientists Develop New Algorithm That May Provide Insights Into Battery Corrosion
Argonne National Laboratory

New method provides insight into how materials evolve in real-time.

Released: 2-Nov-2022 6:05 PM EDT
Science Beyond Siri: A Team of Educators and Computer Scientists Take on AI
Argonne National Laboratory

Soon enough, AI competency will be an essential workforce skill. A group of computer scientists and learning science experts are considering what a foundational introduction to AI might look like for middle school and high school students.

Newswise: Collegiate Students Fired Up to Protect Virtual Solar Facility From Cyberattack
Released: 1-Nov-2022 12:40 PM EDT
Collegiate Students Fired Up to Protect Virtual Solar Facility From Cyberattack
Argonne National Laboratory

Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand. The Department of Energy tasks Argonne National Laboratory with challenging and inspiring college-age students to compete against one another to outsmart cyberattackers in a simulated threat scenario.

Released: 1-Nov-2022 11:50 AM EDT
New Machine-Learning Simulations Reduce Energy Need for Mask Fabrics, Other Materials
Argonne National Laboratory

A new computational effort between Argonne and 3M promises to reduce energy consumption without sacrificing material quality in the production of nonwoven plastics, commonly used in surgical masks.

Released: 27-Oct-2022 4:30 PM EDT
What Will It Cost to Cut the Carbon Footprint of Cars Sold in the U.S?
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne worked with automakers and energy companies to conduct a cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicles, which estimated the current and potential future costs and greenhouse gas emissions for vehicles over the entire course of their life cycle.

Released: 27-Oct-2022 4:05 PM EDT
From Extracting DNA to Networking: Students Consider STEM Careers at Argonne’s Hispanic/Latino Education Outreach Day
Argonne National Laboratory

Students from the Little Village Lawndale High School Campus saw how Argonne scientists — many of Hispanic/Latino heritage — perform pivotal research during the 17th annual Hispanic/Latino Education Outreach Day.

Newswise: Setting a New Course for All About Energy, a Data-Driven Program for Chicago High School Students
Released: 26-Oct-2022 4:00 PM EDT
Setting a New Course for All About Energy, a Data-Driven Program for Chicago High School Students
Argonne National Laboratory

All About Energy challenges high school students from across Chicago to research data and raise awareness of environmental justice issues that affect local communities.

Released: 25-Oct-2022 3:05 PM EDT
Scientists discover a potential ‘diamond factory’ near the center of the Earth
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists working at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) discover that under the conditions present at Earth’s core-mantle boundary, water and metal combine to form diamonds.

Released: 25-Oct-2022 3:05 PM EDT
GEM Fellowship provides next generation of researchers with experience and mentorship
Argonne National Laboratory

The goal of the GEM Consortium is to increase representation of underrepresented minorities in STEM graduate research. In 2021, Argonne hosted its first cohort of GEM students across the lab. This article provides a brief summary of their projects.

Newswise: Entrepreneurship Program at Argonne National Laboratory Opens Applications for Startups
Released: 24-Oct-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Entrepreneurship Program at Argonne National Laboratory Opens Applications for Startups
Argonne National Laboratory

Chain Reaction Innovations, the entrepreneurship program at Argonne National Laboratory, is accepting applications for its next fellowship cohort.

Newswise: Argonne Lays the Groundwork for Its Next-Generation Supercomputer
Released: 20-Oct-2022 11:35 AM EDT
Argonne Lays the Groundwork for Its Next-Generation Supercomputer
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne expands and upgrades ALCF data center to prepare for Aurora and future high performance computing systems.

Released: 19-Oct-2022 1:05 PM EDT
Thinnest ferroelectric material ever paves the way for new energy-efficient devices
Argonne National Laboratory

New discovery of ferroelectric behavior at nearly the atomic limit could help enhance semiconductor technology.



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