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A New Approach to Magnetic Coils Advances Stellarators for Fusion Power

An innovative startup licenses Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory technology to further the comeback of the twisty fusion device.

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Harnessing Machine Learning to Accelerate Battery Design

A collaboration with Toyota Research Institute gives machine learning scientific smarts, revealing why some batteries last longer than others.

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Pfizer Joins Forces with Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source to Aid in the Early Discovery of the First FDA-Approved Oral Antiviral for COVID-19

Research shows Paxlovid™ significantly reduces the risk of hospitalization and death in patients at high risk for progressing to severe COVID-19.

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Serendipitous Discovery Leads to BIG-NET for Capturing Legacy Emissions

A Guanidine solution enables low-temperature carbon capture.

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The Molecular Scissors that Improve Society

CRISPR is a powerful tool that enables scientists to precisely edit DNA, revolutionizing medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology.

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Opening Weather Radar Data to a Wider World of Users

The Python ARM Radar Toolkit progresses from fulfilling basic radar science needs to broader applications in academia, industry, and government.

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Novel Detector Technologies Improve Breast Cancer Imaging and Cancer Treatment

Jefferson Lab technologies for discovery research are transforming into life-saving devices.

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Thermal Tracker Gathers Essential Bird and Bat Data

Computer algorithm combines with optics to help advance offshore wind development.

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Accelerating Industry: Fermilab Makes an Impact with Compact Superconducting Radiofrequency Accelerators

Particle accelerator technologies are spurring new accelerators with applications in sterilizing medical devices, water and environmental cleanup, and materials research.

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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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mRNA

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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Carbon-Negative Platform Uses Microbes to Turn Waste Gases into Valuable Chemicals

A tiny ally produces big results for decarbonization and clean manufacturing.

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A Dentist’s Journey to Save Your Teeth: From Brazil to Biotech Breakthrough

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.

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