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Released: 1-Jul-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Three Argonne postdocs invited to prestigious meeting of Nobel laureates
Argonne National Laboratory

Three Argonne postdoc scientists have been invited to the prestigious Nobel Laureate Meetings in Lindau, Germany, where they will meet with past Nobel Prize winners in their fields.

Newswise: Celebrating the legacy of Maria Goeppert Mayer
Released: 27-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Celebrating the legacy of Maria Goeppert Mayer
Argonne National Laboratory

Maria Goeppert Mayer left an indelible mark on science through her groundbreaking contributions to nuclear physics. A Nuclear Structure Conference at Argonne will highlight her contributions to physics theory.

Newswise: Argonne to support new AI for science projects as part of the National AI Research Resource Pilot
Released: 26-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Argonne to support new AI for science projects as part of the National AI Research Resource Pilot
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory will support three innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven science projects as part of the first round of awards from the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot.

Newswise: A fresh set of eyes on next-generation nuclear reactors
Released: 25-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
A fresh set of eyes on next-generation nuclear reactors
Argonne National Laboratory

Five early and mid-career scientists from Argonne National Laboratory divide and conquer varied challenges to improve nuclear science and technology and help the U.S. meet its future energy goals.

Released: 25-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Not all calcite crystals are as perfect as they appear
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers used complementary imaging techniques to explore the impact of synthesis approaches on the nanoscopic internal structure of apparently perfect calcite particles, which has implications for contaminant sequestration and carbon storage.

Released: 24-Jun-2024 11:45 AM EDT
From wildfires to bird calls: Sage redefines environmental monitoring
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory are monitoring areas around Hawaii with AI-enabled sensors to better understand the community’s recovery process from the 2023 wildfire and provide new air quality and weather data.

Newswise: Scientists discover new behavior of membranes that could lead to unprecedented separations
Released: 20-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Scientists discover new behavior of membranes that could lead to unprecedented separations
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne scientists have used isoporous membranes — membranes with pores of equal size and shape — and recirculation to create separations at the nanoscale that overcome previous limitations.

Released: 19-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
A deluge? An unexpected ramp? Debris in the road? Teens design robotic cars tested on obstacle course
Argonne National Laboratory

About 40 students from eight Illinois high schools gained confidence in a competition that promised challenges, trophies and bragging rights.

Newswise: Argonne Hosts Second Annual Unity Mile Walk
Released: 19-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Argonne Hosts Second Annual Unity Mile Walk
Argonne National Laboratory

The Unity Mile walk was designed to bring the Argonne community together to promote core values of respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Newswise: Burak Guzelturk recipient of 2024 ACS Nano Lectureship Laureate
Released: 18-Jun-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Burak Guzelturk recipient of 2024 ACS Nano Lectureship Laureate
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory physicist Burak Guzelturk is one of the 2024 recipients of the ACS Nano Lectureship. The award recognizes early career investigators in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

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Released: 18-Jun-2024 3:35 PM EDT
Shine on: Upgraded Advanced Photon Source sees first X-ray light for science
Argonne National Laboratory

After a decade of planning and a year of removal, installation and commissioning, the upgraded Advanced Photon Source has delivered its first photons to a scientific beamline. This paves the way for the start of a new era of scientific discovery at the upgraded facility.

Released: 18-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Argonne’s South Side STEM Opportunity Landscape Project dedicated to STEM equity wins Societal Impact Award
Argonne National Laboratory

The Argonne in Chicago South Side STEM Opportunity Landscape Project was awarded the Societal Impact Award by the Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) for its commitment to advancing equity and opportunity in STEM education and careers across underserved communities.

Newswise: Unlocking the mystery behind the performance decline in a promising cathode material
Released: 17-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Unlocking the mystery behind the performance decline in a promising cathode material
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers at the Argonne National Laboratory have discovered the main reason why and how one of the more promising new cathode materials degrades with repeated cycling of lithium-ion batteries. The team’s new analysis method was key to the discovery.

Released: 13-Jun-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Argonne and a Moroccan university sign agreement to advance green energy tech and computing
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a collaboration that will support energy storage, renewable energy, high-performance computing and clean water innovation.

Newswise: Argonne training series gives students hands-on experience using AI for science
Released: 13-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Argonne training series gives students hands-on experience using AI for science
Argonne National Laboratory

Aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, Argonne’s annual “Intro to AI-Driven Science on Supercomputers” training series is helping to grow a new generation of AI-ready researchers.

Newswise: NASA’s Roman Mission gets cosmic ​‘sneak peek’ from Argonne supercomputer
Released: 12-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
NASA’s Roman Mission gets cosmic ​‘sneak peek’ from Argonne supercomputer
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers from DOE and NASA joined forces to use Argonne’s Theta supercomputer to produce 4 million simulated images that are being used to prepare for future observations from the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

Released: 11-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Scientists find new way to enhance durability of lithium batteries
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have created a new nickel-rich cathode for lithium-ion batteries that both stores more energy and is more durable than conventional cathodes.

Newswise: Students rev their engines for biggest heat of the year at Argonne’s Middle School Electric Car Competition
Released: 10-Jun-2024 4:20 PM EDT
Students rev their engines for biggest heat of the year at Argonne’s Middle School Electric Car Competition
Argonne National Laboratory

Fourteen teams from 11 schools, including seven schools new to the competition, gathered at Argonne to race. They also learned about teamwork, competition, engineering and problem-solving.

Newswise: Argonne convenes leaders from community organizations, civic agencies and industry to co-design an equitable clean energy transition
Released: 7-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Argonne convenes leaders from community organizations, civic agencies and industry to co-design an equitable clean energy transition
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne recently hosted its second Argonne in Chicago Partner Forum in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. Over 80 community leaders, researchers and representatives from industry and civic agencies convened to discuss opportunities for partnership in pursuit of a clean energy future for all.

Released: 6-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Argonne-led study highlights public transit’s critical role across Chicago
Argonne National Laboratory

A joint study by Argonne and MIT highlights the essential role of public transportation in Chicago and warns of serious impacts if the system was removed, including increased traffic congestion, increased pollution, economic decline and activity cancellations.



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