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6-Oct-2022
Computer, is my experiment finished?
DOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory
Everyone knows that the Computer—an artificial intelligence (AI)-like entity—on a Star Trek spaceship does everything from brewing tea to compiling complex analyses of flux data. But how are they used at real research facilities? How can AI agents—computer programs that can act based on a perceived environment—help scientists discover next-generation batteries or quantum materials? Three staff members at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) described how AI agents support scientists using the facility’s research tools. As a U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science user facility located at DOE’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, NSLS-II offers its experimental capabilities to scientists from all over the world who use it to reveal the mysteries of materials for tomorrow’s technology.
- Journal
- Physical Review
3-Oct-2022
Creating quantum connections: Workshop brings together quantum networking experts from around the world
DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
In the future, quantum computers and sensors are expected to be distributed around the globe, and they will need to be connected through a quantum version of the internet. At a recent workshop, researchers discussed paths to building a quantum network.
30-Sep-2022
Interns boost careers at PNNL
DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
In honor of National Intern Day, PNNL and intern Jonathan Mills were named among the Top 100 in the nation by early-career recruiting firm WayUp.
29-Sep-2022
Propelling wind energy innovation
DOE/Sandia National Laboratories
Motivated by the need to eliminate expensive rare-earth magnets in utility-scale direct-drive wind turbines, Sandia National Laboratories researchers developed a fundamentally new type of rotary electrical contact. Sandia is now ready to partner with the renewable energy industry to develop the next generation of direct-drive wind turbines.
29-Sep-2022
New superconducting qubit testbed benefits quantum information science development
DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
A new testbed facility capable of testing superconducting qubit fidelity in a controlled environment free of stray background radiation will benefit quantum information sciences and the development of quantum computing.
29-Sep-2022
Argonne research to help US achieve net-zero carbon emissions goal
DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
The national laboratory is focusing research and expertise toward critical new carbon dioxide removal technologies.
28-Sep-2022
Powered by artificial intelligence, Argonne technology eyes bird activity at solar facilities
DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
The World Health Organization says monkeypox is a global health emergency. Scientists use ultrabright X-ray beams and diffraction imagery to understand how poxviruses behave. This can accelerate development of critical vaccines and treatments for monkeypox and other poxviruses.
- Journal
- Nature
28-Sep-2022
Scientists chip away at a metallic mystery, one atom at a time
DOE/Sandia National Laboratories
Based at Sandia National Laboratories, a team of scientists believes the key to preventing large-scale, catastrophic failures in bridges, airplanes and power plants is to look — very closely — at damage as it first appears at the atomic and nanoscale levels.
- Journal
- Science Advances
27-Sep-2022
Taking it to the streets: ORNL models climate solutions for US cities
DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are deploying their broad expertise in climate data and modeling to create science-based mitigation strategies for cities stressed by climate change as part of two U.S. Department of Energy Urban Integrated Field Laboratory projects.
- Funder
- U.S. Department of Energy