2018 | U.S. DOE Office of Science (SC)

Lewis University Physics Professor Awarded Visiting Faculty Position at Argonne

Dr. John C. Parker, Lewis University assistant professor of physics and Naperville resident, will be working among the most talented scientists in the world this summer as a Visiting Faculty at Argonne National Laboratory.

Center for Theoretical Physics Celebrates 50 Years

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of its founding, the Center for Theoretical Physics (CTP) hosted a symposium on Saturday, March 24. "CTP50: The Center for Theoretical Physics: The First Fifty Years" brought together present and former members of the CTP as well as friends, supporters, and others interested in the past, present, and future of theoretical physics.

Exploring the Frontier of the Periodic Table

Professor of Chemistry and International Affairs Christopher Cahill has focused his research on some of the least-studied—and most dangerous—elements on the Periodic Table. It’s taken him from nuclear science labs to the heart of government policy-making.

Spring Hill College & University of Alabama Chemistry Professors Awarded Major Grant

Allyn Schoeffler, PhD, assistant professor of chemistry at Spring Hill College will analyze the 3-D structure of the erythromycin resistance methyltransferase and its molecular target using high-powered X-rays at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, a state-of-the-art scientific facility run jointly by Stanford University and the United States Department of Energy.

Liquid-to-Glass Transition Process Gains Clarity

The Beckwith-Bascom Professor in materials science and engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Voyles and collaborators on campus and at Yale University have made significant experimental strides in understanding how, when and where the constantly moving atoms in molten metal “lock” into place as the material transitions from liquid to solid glass.

SLU Researchers Discover Structure of Protein Associated with Inflammation, Parkinson’s

Saint Louis University scientists report that they have determined the structure of a key protein that is involved in the body’s inflammatory response.

Designing a New Material for Improved Ultrasound

Development of a theoretical basis for ultrahigh piezoelectricity in ferroelectric materials led to a new material with twice the piezo response of any existing commercial ferroelectric ceramics, according to an international team of researchers from Penn State, China and Australia.

Newly Discovered Mode of Drinking in Mosquitoes Carries Biomedical Implications

An international team of scientists, including several at Virginia Tech, have discovered a new ‘burst mode’ of drinking in mosquitoes, which could have implications for future research in mosquito-borne disease transmission, insect morphology, and microfluidics.

Dielectric Metamaterial is Dynamically Tuned by Light

Researchers at Duke University have built the first metal-free, dynamically tunable metamaterial for controlling electromagnetic waves. The approach could form the basis for technologies ranging from improved security scanners to new types of visual displays.

UC and its National Labs Invest in California Climate Change Research

Three new, large-scale research projects studying the effects of climate change on California are getting underway, thanks to over $11 million in awards resulting from the University of California’s close ties with its national laboratories.

Understanding Nanocatalysts' 'talk' Could Better Inform Design

Research by a group led by chemistry professor Peng Chen reveals 'talk' between nanoscale catalysts, and offers a new conceptual framework that could lead to better design of synthetic nanocatalysts.

A New Way to Find Better Battery Materials

A new approach to analyzing and designing new ion conductors — a key component of rechargeable batteries — could accelerate the development of high-energy lithium batteries, and possibly other energy storage and delivery devices such as fuel cells, researchers say.