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Newswise: Researchers discover faster, more energy-efficient way to manufacture an industrially important chemical
Released: 24-Jul-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Researchers discover faster, more energy-efficient way to manufacture an industrially important chemical
Argonne National Laboratory

The reactivity of zirconium on silicon nitride enhances the conversion of propane into propylene, a key commodity chemical needed to make polypropylene. This finding hints at the reactivity researchers might achieve with other nontraditional catalysts.

Newswise: Argonne-led research working toward reducing electronic waste with biodegradable luminescent polymers
Released: 22-Jul-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Argonne-led research working toward reducing electronic waste with biodegradable luminescent polymers
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne-led research working toward reducing electronic waste with biodegradable luminescent polymers with high light-emitting efficiencies.

Newswise: Ushering in a brilliant future at the Advanced Photon Source
Released: 18-Jul-2024 7:30 PM EDT
Ushering in a brilliant future at the Advanced Photon Source
Argonne National Laboratory

Dignitaries and luminaries attended a dedication ceremony for the upgraded Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory. The new facility will open new doors to discovery.

Newswise: Scientists develop new artificial intelligence method to create material ​‘fingerprints’
Released: 16-Jul-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Scientists develop new artificial intelligence method to create material ​‘fingerprints’
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers at the Advanced Photon Source and Center for Nanoscale Materials of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new technique that pairs artificial intelligence and X-ray science.

Newswise: Champion emerges in U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 CyberForce® Conquer the Hill® — Reign Edition
Released: 16-Jul-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Champion emerges in U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 CyberForce® Conquer the Hill® — Reign Edition
Argonne National Laboratory

Students from 77 colleges and universities raced to escape a five-level virtual escape room filled with cyber and energy-based challenges.

Newswise: Entrepreneurship program at Argonne announces newest cohort of embedded startup founders
Released: 11-Jul-2024 11:30 AM EDT
Entrepreneurship program at Argonne announces newest cohort of embedded startup founders
Argonne National Laboratory

Five new innovators will join Chain Reaction Innovations, the entrepreneurship program at Argonne, and develop their startup technologies as part of the elite program’s eighth cohort.

   
Newswise: Argonne’s Renaissance man accelerates innovation as a scientist and engineer
Released: 10-Jul-2024 12:10 PM EDT
Argonne’s Renaissance man accelerates innovation as a scientist and engineer
Argonne National Laboratory

Sergey Chemerisov drives innovation at Argonne by managing accelerator operations while also conducting research across radiation chemistry, nuclear medicine, semiconductor materials and more.

Newswise: Laura Boon’s accelerator experience moves beyond the Advanced Photon Source
Released: 9-Jul-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Laura Boon’s accelerator experience moves beyond the Advanced Photon Source
Argonne National Laboratory

The Advanced Photon Source (APS) recently went through a year’s long shut down and upgrade. Technical facilities and systems specialist Laura Boon is applying the skills from her experience working on the APS Upgrade Project to other accelerators across Argonne’s campus.

Newswise:Video Embedded argonne-develops-new-kind-of-ai-model-for-weather-prediction
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Released: 9-Jul-2024 10:45 AM EDT
Argonne develops new kind of AI model for weather prediction
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne environmental and computer scientists have developed a new kind of model, called a foundation model, to predict weather and eventually climate.

Released: 1-Jul-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Three Argonne postdocs invited to prestigious meeting of Nobel laureates
Argonne National Laboratory

Three Argonne postdoc scientists have been invited to the prestigious Nobel Laureate Meetings in Lindau, Germany, where they will meet with past Nobel Prize winners in their fields.

Newswise: Celebrating the legacy of Maria Goeppert Mayer
Released: 27-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Celebrating the legacy of Maria Goeppert Mayer
Argonne National Laboratory

Maria Goeppert Mayer left an indelible mark on science through her groundbreaking contributions to nuclear physics. A Nuclear Structure Conference at Argonne will highlight her contributions to physics theory.

Newswise: Argonne to support new AI for science projects as part of the National AI Research Resource Pilot
Released: 26-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Argonne to support new AI for science projects as part of the National AI Research Resource Pilot
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory will support three innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven science projects as part of the first round of awards from the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot.

Newswise: A fresh set of eyes on next-generation nuclear reactors
Released: 25-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
A fresh set of eyes on next-generation nuclear reactors
Argonne National Laboratory

Five early and mid-career scientists from Argonne National Laboratory divide and conquer varied challenges to improve nuclear science and technology and help the U.S. meet its future energy goals.

Released: 25-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Not all calcite crystals are as perfect as they appear
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers used complementary imaging techniques to explore the impact of synthesis approaches on the nanoscopic internal structure of apparently perfect calcite particles, which has implications for contaminant sequestration and carbon storage.

Released: 24-Jun-2024 11:45 AM EDT
From wildfires to bird calls: Sage redefines environmental monitoring
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory are monitoring areas around Hawaii with AI-enabled sensors to better understand the community’s recovery process from the 2023 wildfire and provide new air quality and weather data.

Newswise: Scientists discover new behavior of membranes that could lead to unprecedented separations
Released: 20-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Scientists discover new behavior of membranes that could lead to unprecedented separations
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne scientists have used isoporous membranes — membranes with pores of equal size and shape — and recirculation to create separations at the nanoscale that overcome previous limitations.

Released: 19-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
A deluge? An unexpected ramp? Debris in the road? Teens design robotic cars tested on obstacle course
Argonne National Laboratory

About 40 students from eight Illinois high schools gained confidence in a competition that promised challenges, trophies and bragging rights.

Newswise: Argonne Hosts Second Annual Unity Mile Walk
Released: 19-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Argonne Hosts Second Annual Unity Mile Walk
Argonne National Laboratory

The Unity Mile walk was designed to bring the Argonne community together to promote core values of respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Newswise: Burak Guzelturk recipient of 2024 ACS Nano Lectureship Laureate
Released: 18-Jun-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Burak Guzelturk recipient of 2024 ACS Nano Lectureship Laureate
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory physicist Burak Guzelturk is one of the 2024 recipients of the ACS Nano Lectureship. The award recognizes early career investigators in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Newswise:Video Embedded shine-on-upgraded-advanced-photon-source-sees-first-x-ray-light-for-science
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Released: 18-Jun-2024 3:35 PM EDT
Shine on: Upgraded Advanced Photon Source sees first X-ray light for science
Argonne National Laboratory

After a decade of planning and a year of removal, installation and commissioning, the upgraded Advanced Photon Source has delivered its first photons to a scientific beamline. This paves the way for the start of a new era of scientific discovery at the upgraded facility.



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