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18-Jan-2022
Argonne scientists tapped for principal roles advancing next-generation nuclear
DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy has recently selected three Argonne scientists, Robert Hill, Bo Feng and Meimei Li, to principal roles in ushering in the next generation of nuclear reactors that could fill a crucial energy niche.
18-Jan-2022
Study highlights connections between addictive drugs and brain function in mice
DOE/Argonne National LaboratoryPeer-Reviewed Publication
Argonne and UChicago researchers used high-resolution technologies to see how dopamine circuitry in mice is affected by addictive drugs. The results answered older structural questions, while raising new ones about plasticity and recovery in the brain.
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- eLife
13-Jan-2022
Jie Xu named one of America’s greatest technology disruptors
DOE/Argonne National LaboratoryGrant and Award Announcement
Newsweek magazine has named Argonne's Jie Xu as one of 50 pioneers who are transforming the world through technology. She was recognized for the potential impact of her research on printable skin-like electronics.
11-Jan-2022
Nuclear energy as a hidden gem: a conversation with Argonne nuclear chemist Andrew Breshears
DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
This is an edited transcript of Argonne’s June 29 Instagram Live interview with Andrew Breshears, a principal nuclear chemist at Argonne.
11-Jan-2022
Energy justice for all: a conversation with Kathryn Huff from the Department of Energy
DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
This is an edited transcript of Argonne’s June 29 Instagram Live interview with Dr. Kathryn Huff, the principal deputy assistant secretary and acting assistant secretary in the Office of Nuclear Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
6-Jan-2022
Updated exascale system for Earth simulations
DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
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.
23-Dec-2021
Argonne to help develop isotope science workforce as part of $2 million DOE investment in traineeship program
DOE/Argonne National LaboratoryGrant and Award Announcement
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.
22-Dec-2021
A look at Argonne’s biggest breakthroughs in 2021
DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
A round up of some of the Lab’s biggest discoveries in the past year.
22-Dec-2021
10 ways Argonne advanced science in 2021
DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
From electric aviation to climate change, Argonne National Laboratory made strides this year towards a better future.