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New Earth system models rely on advanced computers to simulate Earth’s variability and anticipate changes that will critically impact the U.S. energy sector in coming years.

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Argonne is part of a new DOE program called Horizon-broadening Isotope Production Pipeline Opportunities (HIPPO), which aims to develop the future isotope production workforce.

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From electric aviation to climate change, Argonne National Laboratory made strides this year towards a better future.

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A round up of some of the Lab’s biggest discoveries in the past year.

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Argonne celebrated 75 years at the forefront of science and technology throughout 2021 through audio stories, articles, videos, public lectures, volunteerism and interactive multimedia.

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Manganese coupled with sulfide, when under pressure, transitioned from a soft insulator, to a metal, and back again. The materials understanding based on this discovery could lead to new components, such as on-off switches or conducting wires, for better-performing electronics.

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Argonne scientist Laura Gagliardi has been elected to the Italian National Academy of Sciences.

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In electron microscopy, some material properties are hard to capture. To overcome these challenges, Argonne researchers are using AI tools. Their solution has been shown to improve microscope sensitivity and accuracy without requiring expensive hardware changes.

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Artificial intelligence techniques have the potential to advance science in a variety of fields. Argonne scientists are making some of those techniques faster and more efficient, speeding up the process of scientific discovery.

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Researchers at Argonne and the University of Chicago have made a breakthrough that should help pave the way for greatly improved control over the formation of quantum bits or qubits, the basic unit of quantum information technology.

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Scientists from multiple national laboratories and universities are pursuing two new ARM field campaigns. The campaigns will track climate-related processes, delivering data that will be use to improve global climate models and simulations.

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The NXS program aims to build connections with graduate students early in their career, so they can see the value of becoming a user of DOE facilities.

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Argonne scientists Lindsey Bleem and Clarence Chang talk about what it’s like to look for signals from the early universe from the South Pole Telescope.

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Sepion Technologies, a national laboratory spinoff company working on batteries for electrified transportation, is beginning to make an impact in the marketplace as it has secured Series A funding.

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A team led by Purdue University used the Advanced Photon Source to characterize a quantum material that mimics the neural behavior of sea slugs. This could be a first step toward more efficient artificial intelligence hardware.

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Argonne scientists see plating on anode caused by molecular distortions

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New research highlights the critical, continued role APS beamlines play in developing vaccines and therapeutics for COVID-19 and its variants.

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Regional high school students learn the fundamentals of AI at a four-week summer camp hosted by Argonne and Northern Illinois University.

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Argonne is leading the way toward a quantum future, conducting cross-disciplinary research through its quantum initiative and via the collaborative center Q-NEXT.

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Using ultrabright X-rays, researchers have determined that sunlight itself can improve the efficiency of 2D materials used to collect solar energy.

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Scientists used Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source to determine the structure of a protein associated with the BRCA2 gene. This protein is involved in repairing breaks in DNA, and the research could have implications for cancer and infertility studies.

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To find the right battery molecules, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have turned to the power of artificial intelligence to search through a vast chemical space of over a million molecules and optimize for several properties.

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The Chicago Chapter of the Association for Women in Science has awarded Giselle Sandi a 2021 Motivator Award. This award recognizes her mentorship and support for women.

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Argonne scientists have discovered that ferroelectric bubbles remain intact and retain their electronic and electromechanical (piezoelectric) properties in a freestanding state. The discovery offers promise for novel microelectronics and energy-related applications.

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A virtual workshop for users of the Advanced Photon Source and the Center for Nanoscale Materials highlighted pioneering research to understand the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants that cause COVID-19.

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Broad-based scientific team from government, academia and industry joins forces to identify new opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of polyurethane — one of the most widely used but little recycled plastic materials.

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have been using AI to search through a vast number of small molecules to find usable drug candidates. Recently, they used a new commercially available hardware to speed the process, reducing searches that might have originally taken years to mere minutes.

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Students from the University of Central Florida won this year’s CyberForce Competition™, which promotes skills relevant to careers safeguarding the nation's critical infrastructure, including power plants and other energy facilities.

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Argonne leaders discuss the advent of exascale computing and what lies ahead, including the challenges for developers and expectations of researchers. They also provide some insight on AI’s potential to forge new frontiers in automation and real-time analysis.

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A U.S. Army veteran living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was presented with an Australian shepherd service dog on Sept. 25, the result of roughly five years of fundraising by an employee group at Argonne National Laboratory.

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Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory look forward to continuing their impact through DOE’s recently launched Net Zero World Initiative.

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College students will secure systems against a simulated cyberattack in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) CyberForce Competition™ on November 13. The competition develops experts who can safeguard critical infrastructure, including power plants and other energy facilities.

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The new drug candidate, Paxlovid, significantly reduced hospitalization and death in adult patients, according to Pfizer, and will be submitted for an emergency use authorization in the United States. Data was taken at IMCA-CAT at the APS.

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Three Argonne technologies were chosen as winners in the 2021 R&D 100 award competition, the nation’s most prestigious innovation awards program honoring R&D pioneers and their revolutionary ideas in science and technology.

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Argonne security deputy director Pete Spizzirri has been named DOE’s Security Manager of the Year for manifold efforts improving lab security.

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Argonne scientists have received two high-profile grants from the U.S. Department of Energy that will help scientists at the U.S. National Laboratories take advantage of the latest developments in machine learning technology.

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Scientists have discovered a way to recreate the ice that exists inside planets like Neptune and Uranus, ice which forms at extremely high temperatures and pressures.

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By building bridges between the public and private sector, Li-Bridge aims to accelerate the development of a robust and secure domestic supply chain for lithium-based batteries.

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As the electrical grid is modernized, it requires new safeguards to keep it safe from cyberattackers. Researchers at Argonne have developed a novel security approach to find and stop cyberthreats that penetrate the IT layer, preserving grid stability.

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A pioneer in material science, Meng’s new role comes with a joint appointment as a professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at The University of Chicago.

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Starting October 25, a group of scientists will host a workshop to identify ways to create artificial intelligence-informed models of the Earth’s climate.

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The American Physical Society awards the Rahman Prize to Argonne senior scientist Giulia Galli.

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Researchers use Argonne-developed high-resolution models to predict the effect of future climate change on the extratropical storms — or nor’easters — that bear down on the Northeast during the winter. Results could provide guidance for mitigation.

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Only 3% of those at Argonne National Laboratory earn the distinction of being named an Argonne Distinguished Fellow. In 2021, five scientists achieved this honor: Pete Beckman, Stephen Gray, Jeffrey Elam, Lois Curfman McInnes and Rick Stevens.

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The American Physical Society has announced new fellows for 2021, and three Argonne scientists have been elected.

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As part of ongoing efforts by Argonne to create pathways for the next generation of STEM leaders, CodeGirls @ Argonne summer camp offers middle school girls the opportunity to see the computing technology and careers available at national laboratories.

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A team led by Argonne and UChicago have published an article in Nature Reviews Materials that lays out a blueprint for solid-state spin defects in materials for use in qubits.

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Argonne National Laboratory received nearly $1.2 million in funding from the Department of Energy to support four manufacturing and materials development projects that have the potential to improve energy efficiency.