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Spirit Halloween Continues to Support the Child Life Program at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital

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UPTON, N.Y. — Elke Arenholz, a renowned scientist known for her expertise in magnetic materials and X-ray spectroscopy, scattering, imaging, and instrument development, has been named director of the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science user facility at DOE’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, effective August 2024.

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South Korean researchers have successfully developed technology to mass-produce quantum dot lasers, widely used in data centers and quantum communications. This breakthrough paves the way for reducing the production cost of semiconductor lasers to one-sixth of the current cost.

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The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has developed the world’s first reference material to improve the accuracy of body fat measurements conducted through MRI and CT scans.

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In a pioneering venture, scientists have completed the diploid genome assembly of the Malbec grapevine, illuminating the genetic factors that endow it with the capacity to yield exceptional wines.

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A pivotal study decrypts the global interplay of particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone (O3) pollutants, highlighting an urgent call for integrated strategies to curb their detrimental impacts on human health and the environment. This research unveils the spatial and temporal dynamics of compound pollution, offering a blueprint for a coordinated global response.

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Westwood, CA – June 27, 2024—UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital celebrated the grand opening of its newly built Child Life Zone, a state-of-the-art play and learning area designed to create a vibrant, engaging environment for our young patients.

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center has launched (PS2@FH), a new summer research program that trains middle school and high school teachers in Fred Hutch labs to expand hands-on learning experiences they can take back to the classroom.