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Dispelling a Misconception About Mg-Ion Batteries

Supercomputer simulations at Berkeley Lab provide a path to better designs.

ORNL Research Reveals Unique Capabilities of 3-D Printing

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated an additive manufacturing method to control the structure and properties of metal components with precision unmatched by conventional manufacturing processes.

Séamus Davis Selected to Receive New Grant for Exploring Exotic Quantum Phenomena

Davis will receive $1.8 Million over five years to explore new problems in quantum physics, to develop new techniques to probe the quantum matter in different kinds of materials, and possibly to delve into the quantum nature of space-time itself.

A Global Natural Gas Boom Alone Won't Slow Climate Change

Comprehensive analysis at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory shows that natural gas could displace both coal and low-emitting energy sources over the long term

Dust Takes Detour on Ice-Cloud Journey

Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Lab found that pollution-coated particles bypass ice formation, but influence clouds.

Slippery When Dry: Graphene Proves a Long-lasting Lubricant

Argonne National Laboratory has identified the properties of a newer, exceptionally wear-resistant substance that works in a broader range of environments.

ORNL Researchers Make First Observation of Atoms Moving Inside Bulk Material

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have obtained the first direct observations of atomic diffusion inside a bulk material.

Cloud Catching Requires Persuasive Parameters

A new study led by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory looked for which "tunable" variables were most influential in depicting various cloud types in a global atmospheric model.

Structure of Hepatitis C Virus Envelope Protein an Early Step Toward Vaccine, Therapies

A new study performed in part at the National Synchrotron Light Source by scientists from Rutgers University and the Emory University School of Medicine provide unprecedented insights into HCV entry and will play a role in developing an HCV vaccine and new drugs to treat the disease.

Researchers Pump Up Oil Accumulation in Plant Leaves

A series of detailed genetic studies points scientists to a new way to dramatically increase the accumulation of oil in plant leaves, an abundant source of biomass for fuel production.

Isolated Atoms Quickly Tackle Carbon Monoxide, Potentially Reducing Lean-burn Engine Emissions

A team of scientists, including two at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, discovered that isolated palladium atoms could reduce emissions in the first 30 seconds after you start the car.

Designing Future Cities

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago are developing tools that merge urban design with scientific analysis to improve the decision-making process associated with large-scale urban developments.