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National Laboratories and Universities Team up to Build a Community Systems Biology Knowledgebase
Computational approach seeks to mine growing mountain of data for new insights into biological solutions for energy and environment.
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The Science of Sharing
U.S. researchers assist their recovering counterparts from Japan.
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Trapping the Light Fantastic
New solar cell design uses advanced optics and nanotechnology to maximize performance and minimize cost. Discovery moves from lab bench to initial commercial scale-up inside a year.
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DOE Announces 6 New Corporate Partners Join the National Clean Fleets Partnership
Companies to work with DOE to significantly reduce gasoline and diesel use in commercial vehicles.
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Bluer Skies and Brighter Days
The U.S. and India collaborate in first long-term climate experiment.
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They Have Chemistry
DOE researchers among those recognized as world's most distinguished.
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The Supercomputing Race
Exascale computing efforts at DOE Labs are keeping America competitive.
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Turning Diesel Fuel into Drinking Water
Through the process of capillary condensation, Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are able to extract water from exhaust fumes.
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Department of Energy Projects Win 36 R&D 100 Awards for 2011
Technology Developments Aim to Address Energy, Environment and National Security Issues
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Brookhaven National Laboratory
People with an impact, and a passion for discovery.
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Critical Materials and Rare Futures
Ames National Laboratory signs a new agreement on rare-earth research.
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DOE Offers Support for Innovative Manufacturing Plant That Will Produce High Quality Solar Silicon at Low Cost
Project to Create Significant Solar Manufacturing Efficiencies and is Expected to Generate Over 2,000 Jobs
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