Basic2Breakthrough Stories
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Drop-In Lithium-Ion Battery Technology Mitigates the Risk of Explosion and Fire
A simple additive solidifies on impact for improved battery safety.
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The Science Behind the Shot
Biotech tools developed at Brookhaven Lab in the 1980s were fundamental to making lifesaving mRNA vaccines for COVID-19.
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A Dentist’s Journey to Save Your Teeth: From Brazil to Biotech Breakthrough
DOE user program helps even non-scientists develop and study new materials.