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31-Oct-2024

Scientists prepare for the most ambitious sky survey yet, anticipating new insight on dark matter and dark energy

In preparation for the Legacy Survey of Space and Time, Argonne scientists are performing advanced cosmological simulations and working with the Rubin Observatory to shape and process its data to maximize the potential for discovery.

29-Oct-2024

Argonne builds on past success with cathode design for lithium-ion batteries

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne develops a breakthrough material for the cathode in lithium-ion batteries. It enables an across-the-board improvement in battery performance, supporting widespread adoption of electric vehicles and grid batteries.

28-Oct-2024

Everything you always wanted to know about large language models for science (but were afraid to ask)

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Large language models are changing the way that people create and communicate, but they can also change the way we do science. Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory hope to demystify these tools and share how they’re shaping future research.

23-Oct-2024

Argonne partners with Constellation to create tool ensuring equal access to all clean energy initiatives

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Groundbreaking agreement between Argonne and Constellation helps ensure equitable clean-energy decisions.

23-Oct-2024

By turning our waste into wealth, Argonne researchers are recirculating Earth’s precious resources and keeping pollutants out of the environment

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers at Argonne are working toward a circular economy by developing technologies to turn waste into valuable commodities.

21-Oct-2024

Three Argonne scientists receive U.S. Department of Energy awards to advance quantum computing

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Grant and Award Announcement

The U.S. Department of Energy announces $65 million to advance quantum computing at more than 20 institutions across the nation. Three Argonne National Laboratory scientists and their teams are among the recipients.

21-Oct-2024

Argonne materials scientist Mercouri Kanatzidis wins award from American Chemical Society for Chemistry of Materials

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Grant and Award Announcement

Argonne materials scientist Mercouri Kanatzidis received the award for chemistry in materials from the American Chemical Society, the nation’s leading professional society for chemists.

17-Oct-2024

Tenth DOE CyberForce Competition® challenges college students to use cybersecurity skills to harness and defend their wind energy system

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

The U.S. Department of Energy’s CyberForce® Program is hosting the 10th edition of its annual competition, aimed at fostering cybersecurity talent.

16-Oct-2024

Material stimulated by light pulses could be leap toward more energy-efficient supercomputing

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In an Argonne-led project, researchers used X-ray microscopy to discover a ferroelectric material that tailors its response to controlled ultrafast external stimuli, such as light pulses. The material might be applicable to energy-efficient microelectronics.

Journal: Advanced Materials

15-Oct-2024

New technologies are emerging that can convert CO2 into fuel, but what impact will they have on water resources?

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists are developing new technologies that can transform CO2 into sustainable aviation fuels, but the technologies use a lot of water. Argonne’s new tool can assess and help minimize the impact of these technologies on local freshwater resources.