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A mathematical shortcut for determining quantum information lifetimes

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a result published in PNAS, scientists derive an elegant equation that provides allows scientists to instantly calculate the quantum information lifetime for 12,000 different potential qubit materials.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Apply for Argonne’s high performance computing resources and expertise to improve energy efficiency

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

The U.S. Department of Energy’s High Performance Computing for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI) Program helps companies use artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop new energy-efficient materials and manufacturing processes.

Moving toward cleaner, more efficient hydrogen production

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Cleaner hydrogen production has always been possible, but it’s expensive. A research team using the APS has found more cost-effective ways to catalyze hydrogen production in a cleaner, more efficient way.

Study investigates assumptions about colonoscopy accuracy

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Simulations performed on high performance computers at Argonne investigate assumptions about colonoscopy accuracy.

Journal: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention

Let the sun shine: Argonne technology enhances solar option during outages

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Technology developed at Argonne National Laboratory optimizes solar energy to keep microgrids operating for up to five days, offering critical backup during outages.

X-rays help scientists uncover new forms of material using designer DNA

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers used the Advanced Photon Source to confirm the discovery of a new phase of metal, made from suspending particles in crystals and programming them using DNA. This new phase may be useful for new technologies.

Journal: Nature Materials

Internal realignment positions Argonne for maximum applied science impacts

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Two new research restructures have been developed at Argonne National Laboratory.

Argonne researcher tests new approach to lighten the carbon footprint of locomotives

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Business Announcement

Mechanical engineer Essam El-Hannouny is working with Progress Rail to explore use of different, “greener” fuels in locomotives. His work earned a TCF Award funded by two DOE offices (Vehicle Technologies Office and Bioenergy Technology Office).

Pivotal battery discovery could impact transportation and the grid

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers have uncovered a new avenue for overcoming the performance decline that occurs with repeated cycling in the cathodes of next-generation batteries. This discovery could find applications in batteries for transportation and the electric grid.

Journal: Nature Communications

Fixing spinal cord injuries with ‘dancing molecules’

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Research conducted at the Advanced Photon Source contributed to a groundbreaking new molecular therapy to treat paralysis. These new "dancing molecules" signaled cells to repair damaged spinal cord tissue, curing paralyzed mice.

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