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Dog Days and “Dark Matter”
Researchers led by the Joint Genome Institute illuminate a vast new world of undiscovered microbes.
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Microorganisms Found in Salt Flats Could Offer New Path to Green Hydrogen Fuel
Researchers at Argonne Lab turn to ancient microorganisms to use sunlight in a new way.
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Imaging Electron Pairing in a Simple Magnetic Superconductor
Findings and resulting theory could reveal mechanism behind zero-energy-loss current-carrying capability.
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Office of Science Labs Win 18 “Oscars of Innovation”
Outstanding innovations named R&D 100 Awardees.
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A Technological “Mira”-cle
Mira, a world-class supercomputer, was recently dedicated at Argonne National Lab. The amazing capabilities and possibilities of this incredible Office of Science machine are highlighted in a new video.
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Fresh Air That’s as Good as Gold
Brookhaven Lab finds the catalytic mettle in the precious metal.
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The Semiconductor Industry Gets a Sharper Vision of the Future
Berkeley Lab’s new extreme-ultraviolet microscope to help drive innovation in chip making.
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Seeking to Better Understand the Carbon Cycle
Office of Science’s Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory does fundamental research on tiny organisms that could have a great impact.
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“Printing” Tiny Batteries
Researchers use sophisticated 3D printing techniques to create batteries the size of a grain of sand.
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Unusual Supernova is Doubly Unusual for Being Perfectly Normal
The “Backyard Supernova,” sets new standard for normal Type Ia’s.
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Cracking a Cold Case and Enduring Mystery
Researchers use Berkeley Lab’s advanced technology to reveal the secrets of ancient concrete.
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Berkeley Lab Study Finds Moving Select Computer Services to the Cloud Promises Significant Energy Savings
Sky is the limit for potential savings from moving software applications to centralized systems.
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