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Superfast Search Engine Speeds Past the Competition
Software developed for analyzing physics data finds powerful commercial applications.
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Tools for Discovery Offer Potential Hope for Huntington's
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have found new insights into a devastating disease.
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CERN Multimedia Now Playing at DOE's ScienceCinema
CERN's voices and videos are now searchable via ScienceCinema.
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Argonne: Discovery on a Mission
Argonne was originally founded on the discoveries of world-class scientists focused on a top-secret wartime mission. Today, there is no secrecy about the mission that inspires Argonne's exceptional researchers; they work each day to create new scientific knowledge that has the potential to advance our nation and change our world.
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Bright Lights From Dark Places
Scientists at the Department of Energy's national labs are using black holes to illuminate the distant parts of the universe in detail.
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Explaining Energy Genomics by DOE Joint Genome Institute
What do filamentous fungi have in common with renewable fuels? And what are filamentous fungi, you might ask?
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Persistence and the Power of Discovery
AMS experiment launched aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
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Scientists Create World’s Smallest Battery
Effort yields insights that could improve battery performance.
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Using DNA to Build Nanomaterials
Scientists use complementary strands of synthetic DNA to build functional materials from the bottom up. Future applications include biosensors, optical nano-devices, and new kinds of solar cells.
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DOE's Dr. Brinkman and Secretary Chu Honor National Science Bowl® Winners
Some of the most intelligent students from across the country were honored at the 2011 National Science Bowl® award ceremony, featuring keynote speaker Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu.
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National Science Bowl® 2011 Finals
The 21st National Science Bowl® (NSB) is being held in Washington, D.C. April 28th-May 3rd. Stay updated on the competition through the NSB Journal, Facebook or the new SmartPhone Mobile application!
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Good Earths and Rare Earths
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory are nurturing green shoots from good soil all year around.
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