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Celebrating the legacy of Maria Goeppert Mayer

DOE/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.

A fresh set of eyes on next-generation nuclear reactors

DOE/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.

From wildfires to bird calls: Sage redefines environmental monitoring

DOE/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.

Hardy transistor material could be game-changer for nuclear reactor safety monitoring

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

The safety and efficiency of a large, complex nuclear reactor can be enhanced by hardware as simple as a tiny sensor that monitors a cooling system. That’s why researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are working to make those basic sensors more accurate by pairing them with electronics that can withstand the intense radiation inside a reactor. The ORNL research team recently met with unexpectedly high success using a gallium nitride semiconductor for sensor electronics.

Summer in the city: climate science reveals the impacts of heat

DOE/US Department of Energy

The summer sun beats down. People without air conditioning must find refuge in schools and community centers. Outdoor workers struggle to keep cool. Hot nights interrupt people’s sleep, not allowing them to get the rest needed to recover from the warmth of the day. People with cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses have these conditions worsen.

Polyphase wireless power transfer system achieves 270-kilowatt charge, sets another world record for electric light-duty passenger vehicles

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have successfully demonstrated the first 270-kW wireless power transfer to a light-duty electric vehicle. The demonstration used a Porsche Taycan and was conducted in collaboration with Volkswagen Group of America using the ORNL-developed polyphase wireless charging system.

Argonne hosts second annual Unity Mile Walk

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

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

ORNL, BNL host international particle accelerator conference in Nashville

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

ORNL and BNL hosted the15th International Particle Accelerator Conference in Nashville, Tenn. IPAC's roots trace to Kyoto, Japan, in 2010 when the broader community chose to unite researchers, industry and academia for a global exchange of ideas rather than remaining divided by region (Europe, Asia, and the Americas).

A deluge? An unexpected ramp? Debris in the road? Teens design robotic cars tested on obstacle course

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

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

Burak Guzelturk recipient of 2024 ACS Nano Lectureship Laureate

DOE/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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