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The Death of a Massive Star Holds Key to Early Universe
Scientists found the remains of a massive star, providing them with new information to reassess the environment of the early Universe.
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Scientists Find Ocean 'Dead' Zones Teeming with Life
Scientists find microorganisms thrive in hostile environments where oxygen is rare.
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Department of Energy Announces More Than $104 Million for National Laboratory Facilities
Eight Projects Will Support Growth of Clean Energy and Efficiency through Research, Development and Testing
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Oak Ridge 'Jaguar' Supercomputer is World's Fastest
Six-core upgrade has 70 percent more computational muscle than last year's quad-core
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The 20th Annual National Science Bowl Competition Winds into Action
Students from Across the Country Prepare for Regional Science Competitions
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DOE National Laboratories Train the Scientist of Tomorrow
Science Internships Provide Young Scientists Opportunities to Conduct Research at National Laboratories
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Scientists Look to the Clouds to Solve Complex Questions
Cloud Computing May Offer More Efficient and Economical Opportunities to Address Complex Scientific Questions
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