2010 | U.S. DOE Office of Science (SC)

Washington Post "Federal Faces"

Sue Ellen Walbridge, Program Analyst in the Office of Science's Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS), was profiled by the Washington Post in its June 29, 2010 "Federal Faces" column.

The World's Most Brilliant Light Source Under Construction

The Office of Science's Brookhaven National Laboratory is constructing the world's most brilliant light source, the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II). "Much of the research at NSLS-II will focus on developing the next generation of sustainable energy technologies."

Capturing Carbon Dioxide in a Cage

Scientists create tiny cages that may be beneficial for capturing carbon dioxide before it reaches the atmosphere.

New Measurements from Fermilab’s MINOS Experiment Suggest a Difference in a Key Property of Neutrinos and Antineutrinos

Scientists of the MINOS experiment at the Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator laboratory announced the world's most precise measurement to date of the parameters that govern antineutrino oscillations, the back-and-forth transformations of antineutrinos from one type to another.

Scientist's gloved hand holding a small glass tube with a trace amount of green liquid

Creating New Elements

An international team of U.S. and Russian scientists recently succeeded in creating the newest superheavy element with 117 protons, expanding the periodic table. Some of the work was done at the Office of Science's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Argonne Scientists Reveal Secret of Nanoparticle Crystallization in Real Time

A collaboration between the Advanced Photon Source and Center for Nanoscale Materials at U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has "seen" the crystallization of nanoparticles in unprecedented detail.

Market, To Market, Bringing Technologies to Market

The Department of Energy receives eight awards for technology transfer.

Student Researchers Present Findings at Annual Science Meeting

Department of Energy student interns present their research findings at the annual AAAS conference.

Office of Science National Labs Receive Award on Earth Day

Seven DOE Office of Science projects are recognized for their environmental sustainability.

Past Weather Conditions Provide Insight for Future Predictions

New computer models are being developed to more accurately predict weather conditions and climate change. In order to test and evaluate these models, scientists are looking to observational data from the past.

High School Shop Class Gets a Green Make-over

An ACTS fellow from Colorado brings the latest green technology to his students.

2010 marks the 20th year for the National Science Bowl.

To celebrate this accomplishment, NSB launched several new web site features to provide near real-time information as the event unfolds. Visit http://www.osti.gov/nsbjournal/ to read the latest journal articles, review scientific discoveries of the past 20 years and sign up for Facebook and Twitter.