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

Unlocking Peptide Potential

New computational methods may enable custom-designed drugs.

Mighty Microbes Roil Oceans

New model reveals the significant role of microbes in oceanic nutrient and energy.

ARM Data Is for the Birds

Scientists use LIDAR and radar data to study bird migration patterns, thanks to the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Climate Research Facility.

Chemistry for the Bottom of the Periodic Table

Techniques to investigate chemical properties of super heavy elements lead to improved methods for separating heavy metals.

First Light Shines in Instrument Designed to Solve the Neutrino Controversy

KATRIN project achieves transmission of electrons through completed apparatus, opening new doors to understanding the universe.

Unobservable No More

For the first time, scientists measured transition state energies, providing new insights into reactions used in transportation, industry, energy and more.

Keep ’Em Separated

The metal-organic framework NU-1000 allows separation of toxic furanics from sugars, which is necessary for efficient ethanol production.

Creating Bionic Enzymes

Scientists replace iron in muscle protein, combining the best aspects of chemical and biological catalysts for enhanced production of chemicals and fuels.

Pure as the Driven X-Ray

Seeding x-ray free electron lasers with customized electron beams produces incredibly stable laser pulses that could enable new scientific discoveries.