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Released: 29-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Student ambassadors bridge the gap
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne’s Student STEM Ambassadors program makes past and present interns a part of recruitment and outreach activities, letting them better shape the programming based on their own experiences with the lab.

Released: 28-Sep-2023 3:05 PM EDT
First of its kind dataset shows future flooding risk at neighborhood level
Argonne National Laboratory

Partnering with AT&T and the New York Power Authority, researchers at Argonne National Laboratory used supercomputing resources to develop a new methodology for estimating increased flood risk from climate change during the mid-21st century.

Released: 28-Sep-2023 9:55 AM EDT
Argonne to recycle magnets from Advanced Photon Source in new physics experiment at Brookhaven
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne is recycling 700 magnets as its Advanced Photon Source undergoes an upgrade, and the old magnets will be used for the Electron-Ion Collider.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Argonne summer school gives underrepresented students a hands-on introduction to physical science
Argonne National Laboratory

Through working on foams, emulsions and gels, students learn the fundamentals of materials science, physics and chemistry in a new summer school at Argonne National Laboratory.

Newswise: Women (and girls) who code
Released: 27-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Women (and girls) who code
Argonne National Laboratory

The CodeGirls@Argonne summer camp program helps middle school girls discover the rich possibilities of coding and provides the first steps into their own computer science pathways.

Newswise: Argonne prepares for exascale supercomputer simulations of nuclear reactors
Released: 26-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Argonne prepares for exascale supercomputer simulations of nuclear reactors
Argonne National Laboratory

New exascale simulations, some of the most robust ever, could improve reactor design, driving down costs to build.

Released: 25-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
What is quantum squeezing?
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists exploit a property of quantum physics to make ultraprecise sensors and measurements.

Released: 25-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Nina Andrejevic creates better tools to quickly characterize materials
Argonne National Laboratory

Understanding big datasets requires better analytical models, says the Maria Goeppert Mayer Fellow.

Released: 21-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source to accelerate biological and environmental research
Argonne National Laboratory

A new DOE-funded program called eBERlight will expand biological and environmental research at the Advanced Photon Source.

Newswise: Urban climate research project helps shape minority students’ science identity
Released: 19-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Urban climate research project helps shape minority students’ science identity
Argonne National Laboratory

An Urban Integrated Field Laboratory led by Argonne is focusing on creating a diverse next generation workforce and involving students in tackling future urban climate challenges.

Released: 14-Sep-2023 12:30 PM EDT
A call for better energy system models to enable a decarbonized future
Argonne National Laboratory

Top modeling experts detail how to improve energy system models so that they properly account for the technical characteristics of energy storage and how storage interacts with the grid.

Released: 13-Sep-2023 9:30 AM EDT
Post-COVID, systems need to be crisis-ready for better public health response
Argonne National Laboratory

High performance computing resources, advanced epidemiological models, and powerful algorithms will make dealing with future crises much easier, thanks to research led by Argonne National Laboratory.

   
Newswise: High school students working with Argonne and Fermilab qualify for the NAACP Olympics
Released: 11-Sep-2023 3:05 PM EDT
High school students working with Argonne and Fermilab qualify for the NAACP Olympics
Argonne National Laboratory

Under mentorship from Argonne and Fermilab experts, six high school students went on to participate in the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics in Boston in July.

Newswise: Previously unknown pathway to batteries with high energy, low cost and long life
Released: 7-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Previously unknown pathway to batteries with high energy, low cost and long life
Argonne National Laboratory

With the help of high-resolution imaging techniques in real time, scientists have uncovered a mechanism for improving the electrochemical reactions that occur upon charge and discharge of lithium-sulfur batteries.

Newswise: Alyssa Kody is helping develop a low-carbon power grid
Released: 6-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Alyssa Kody is helping develop a low-carbon power grid
Argonne National Laboratory

The Fellow discusses her efforts to improve power systems and how Argonne has supported her career development.

Newswise: With new student program, Argonne offers a Bridge Into Internships
Released: 5-Sep-2023 12:45 PM EDT
With new student program, Argonne offers a Bridge Into Internships
Argonne National Laboratory

New student program at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory helps high school students from underserved communities get ready for STEM internships.

Newswise: Argonne shares urban science success story as part of UN Habitat Assembly
Released: 31-Aug-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Argonne shares urban science success story as part of UN Habitat Assembly
Argonne National Laboratory

New student program at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory helps high school students from underserved communities get ready for STEM internships.

Newswise: Argonne’s Chain Reaction Innovations program supports breakthrough technologies
Released: 30-Aug-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Argonne’s Chain Reaction Innovations program supports breakthrough technologies
Argonne National Laboratory

Startups embedded in Argonne’s world-class laboratory work with scientists to create market-ready businesses that are the future of clean energy technology.

Newswise: Tomas Polakovic develops the next generation of superconducting particle detectors
Released: 29-Aug-2023 10:25 AM EDT
Tomas Polakovic develops the next generation of superconducting particle detectors
Argonne National Laboratory

The Maria Goeppert Mayer Fellow describes his research on superconducting nanowires and how Argonne has supported his career development.

Newswise: New startups join Argonne’s entrepreneurship program
Released: 28-Aug-2023 3:25 PM EDT
New startups join Argonne’s entrepreneurship program
Argonne National Laboratory

Four startups joined Chain Reaction Innovations, the entrepreneurship program at Argonne, to develop clean energy technologies over two years.

Released: 24-Aug-2023 12:45 PM EDT
Leslie Rogers explores the mysterious imbalance of matter and antimatter
Argonne National Laboratory

Leslie Rogers describes her research on radioactive decay and how Argonne supported her career development.

Newswise: Argonne researchers win three 2023 R&D 100 Awards
Released: 23-Aug-2023 5:15 PM EDT
Argonne researchers win three 2023 R&D 100 Awards
Argonne National Laboratory

Past winners include Fortune 500 companies, Department of Energy national laboratories, academic institutions and smaller companies.

Newswise: Teacher institute empowers teachers to bring data science to the classroom
Released: 22-Aug-2023 3:15 PM EDT
Teacher institute empowers teachers to bring data science to the classroom
Argonne National Laboratory

This June, Argonne launched the first Data Science Institute for High School Teachers, helping Chicago teachers learn about and practice data science, which they will apply in their own schools.

Released: 21-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Argonne receives funding to use AI and machine learning for nuclear physics research
Argonne National Laboratory

Three Argonne projects will receive funding to use AI and machine learning for nuclear physics accelerators and detectors.

Released: 17-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Sean Jones appointed Argonne’s Deputy Laboratory Director for Science and Technology
Argonne National Laboratory

Sean Jones will leverage his experience across government, academia and industry as chief research officer for Argonne National Laboratory.

Newswise: Argonne researchers power up: Co-awarded 9 nuclear projects from Department of Energy
Released: 17-Aug-2023 11:20 AM EDT
Argonne researchers power up: Co-awarded 9 nuclear projects from Department of Energy
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne researchers obtain nine awards from the U.S. Department of Energy's Nuclear Energy University Program and Integrated Research projects, propelling innovation and advancing nuclear technology.

Newswise:Video Embedded autonomous-discovery-defines-the-next-era-of-science
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Released: 16-Aug-2023 11:30 AM EDT
Autonomous Discovery Defines the Next Era of Science
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory is reimagining the lab spaces and scientific careers of the future by harnessing the power of robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning in the quest for new knowledge.

Newswise: Department of Energy grant supports inclusive high energy physics research
Released: 15-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Department of Energy grant supports inclusive high energy physics research
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory and the Missouri University of Science and Technology have been awarded funding for a program that aims to generate insights about the universe while expanding diversity in the high energy physics field.

Newswise: Autonomous Vehicle Camp sets the stage for Autonomous Vehicle Competition
Released: 15-Aug-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Autonomous Vehicle Camp sets the stage for Autonomous Vehicle Competition
Argonne National Laboratory

Part of the Argonne in Chicago initiative, the Autonomous Vehicle Camp offers an independent preview into the intense coding, design and engineering challenges found in Argonne’s annual Autonomous Vehicle Competition.

Released: 14-Aug-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Argonne National Laboratory hosts Energy Efficiency Scaling for Two Decades Workshop
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne recently hosted an Energy Efficiency Scaling for Two Decades Workshop. This is the latest in a series of workshops led by the Department of Energy to develop a roadmap to double the energy efficiency of semiconductors every two years.

Newswise: Muon g-2 experiment announces updated result that’s twice as precise
Released: 10-Aug-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Muon g-2 experiment announces updated result that’s twice as precise
Argonne National Laboratory

The Muon g-2 collaboration announced an updated measurement. The new result aligns with the collaboration’s first result, and it’s twice as precise. The experiment measures a property of the muon that might indicate existence of new particles or forces.

Released: 10-Aug-2023 10:30 AM EDT
Pivotal discovery in sensor technology to combat water contamination and more
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers have developed an innovative method for screening sensors to detect heavy metals, bacteria and other agents in water. This method could lead to mass manufacturing of sensors that provide dependable part-per-billion monitoring of water quality.

Newswise: Three Argonne scientists receive 2023 DOE Early Career Awards
Released: 9-Aug-2023 12:55 PM EDT
Three Argonne scientists receive 2023 DOE Early Career Awards
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne researchers received three DOE Early Career Awards, which will help early-career researchers establish themselves as experts in their fields.

Released: 7-Aug-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Argonne researchers receive funding to build research capacity at historically underrepresented institutions
Argonne National Laboratory

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $37 million in funding for 52 projects to 44 institutions which include Argonne projects. The funding will help build research capacity, infrastructure and expertise at institutions historically underrepresented.

Released: 7-Aug-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Midwest Integrated Center for Computational Materials renewed by U.S. Department of Energy
Argonne National Laboratory

The U.S. Department of Energy has renewed the Midwest Integrated Center for Computational Materials. Its mission is to apply theoretical methods and software to the understanding, simulation and prediction of material properties at the atomic scale.

Released: 3-Aug-2023 10:45 AM EDT
Argonne secures Department of Energy funding for three clean energy projects
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne obtains DOE funding for three transformative clean energy projects, revolutionizing geothermal power plants, advancing safety analysis for advanced nuclear reactors and driving the commercialization of used nuclear fuel recycling.

Newswise: Scientists discover unusual ultrafast motion in layered magnetic materials
Released: 2-Aug-2023 12:30 PM EDT
Scientists discover unusual ultrafast motion in layered magnetic materials
Argonne National Laboratory

A team of researchers report a mechanical response across a layered magnetic material tied to changing its electron spin. This response could have important applications in nanodevices requiring ultra-precise and fast motion control.

Newswise: A stitch in virtual time saves nine in real time
Released: 31-Jul-2023 3:05 PM EDT
A stitch in virtual time saves nine in real time
Argonne National Laboratory

Time is precious to everyone. Digital twin under development at Argonne will allow scientists to conduct virtual experiments that will later maximize use of time in real experiments at large user facilities.

Released: 25-Jul-2023 12:55 PM EDT
Researchers use Argonne X-rays to find the best antibodies
Argonne National Laboratory

Antibody therapies are only effective if the antibodies do what we want them to do. This research can help scientists determine if an antibody is likely to stick to something other than the intended target, which should lessen the amount of time wasted with overly sticky antibodies.

Released: 24-Jul-2023 10:50 AM EDT
Argonne and University of Chicago researchers improve management of electric vehicle charging through machine learning
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists have used of reinforcement learning — a system of mathematical rewards and punishments — to improve the efficiency of charging electric vehicles at a charging station.

Released: 20-Jul-2023 12:00 PM EDT
Harnessing the power of water: Argonne and NREL study shows the potential of pumped storage hydropower in Alaska
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists study the role of pumped storage hydropower in Alaska’s clean energy future.

Newswise: Argonne hosts Demo Day, showcasing innovators at four national labs
Released: 20-Jul-2023 10:40 AM EDT
Argonne hosts Demo Day, showcasing innovators at four national labs
Argonne National Laboratory

Demo Day provided an opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their technologies developed at national labs to investors and venture capitalists.

   
Released: 19-Jul-2023 11:30 AM EDT
Unveiling the quantum dance: Experiments reveal nexus of vibrational and electronic dynamics
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists have demonstrated experimentally a long-theorized relationship between electron and nuclear motion in molecules, which could lead to the design of materials for solar cells, electronic displays and other applications that can make use of this powerful quantum phenomenon.

Released: 18-Jul-2023 4:30 PM EDT
Cameron Whitehead Wins U.S. Department of Energy’s 2023 CyberForce® Conquer the Hill — Reign Edition Competition
Argonne National Laboratory

The recent 2023 DOE CyberForce® Conquer the Hill — Reign Edition inspired the next generation of professionals.

Newswise: Chicago State University to serve as ​‘scientific supersite’ to study climate change impact
Released: 18-Jul-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Chicago State University to serve as ​‘scientific supersite’ to study climate change impact
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne and Chicago State University deployed instruments at the Chicago State University Campus to measure Chicago’s changing climate. These sensors are among the first for the Argonne-led Urban Integrated Field Laboratory called Community Research on Climate and Urban Science (CROCUS).

Released: 17-Jul-2023 12:30 PM EDT
Rising ​“snow” deep in the Earth
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers have gained important insights about mysterious structures 1,800 miles below the Earth’s surface—and how they may be connected to volcanoes.

Released: 17-Jul-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Argonne to use J.D. Power data sets to better understand electric vehicle market and charging infrastructure
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne has contracted with J.D. Power to make use of new data sets to understand consumer interest in electric vehicles and charging behavior.

Newswise: Nazia Zakir helps keep Argonne’s staff and campus safe
Released: 13-Jul-2023 3:30 PM EDT
Nazia Zakir helps keep Argonne’s staff and campus safe
Argonne National Laboratory

Nazia Zakir talks about her role as Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) senior director at Argonne National Laboratory.

Released: 13-Jul-2023 2:55 PM EDT
Argonne engineers to drive innovation with three GAIN funding awards
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne engineers secure three GAIN funding awards, propelling advancements in nuclear energy for enhanced safety, efficiency and reliability.

Released: 12-Jul-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Speeding up the discovery of new catalysts for clean energy with Aurora
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory is building one of the nation’s first exascale systems, Aurora. Aurora's Early Science Program, through the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility, tapped 15 research teams to get ready for launch. One team is using computational chemistry to accelerate the discovery of new catalysts.



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