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4-Jan-2021
Better together: Scientists discover applications of nanoparticles with multiple elements
DOE/Argonne National LaboratoryPeer-Reviewed Publication
As catalysts for fuel cells, batteries and processes for carbon dioxide reduction, alloy nanoparticles that are made up of five or more elements are shown to be more stable and durable than single-element nanoparticles.
- Journal
- ACS Nano
23-Dec-2020
Eight ways Argonne advanced science in 2020
DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Throughout 2020, Argonne answered fundamental science questions and provided solutions for the world.
18-Dec-2020
Q&A with Junhong Chen: Argonne's lead water strategist addresses questions on water resources
DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne's Junhong Chen discusses how Argonne's wide-ranging expertise combined with use of artificial intelligence and world-class research facilities can solve problems in water science and engineering.
18-Dec-2020
APS plays foundational role in development of COVID-19 vaccines
DOE/Argonne National LaboratoryPeer-Reviewed Publication
More than a decade of virus research at the APS laid the groundwork for more effective COVID-19 vaccines and helped speed their rapid development.
- Journal
- Science
17-Dec-2020
Argonne fast-tracks training in nuclear packaging
DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne scientists play a central role in coursework on securing nuclear packaging at the University of Nevada, Reno. Graduates of this program help ensure our nation's safety and security.
17-Dec-2020
Argonne scientists to use AI and ML to "tune" user facilities, starting with ATLAS
DOE/Argonne National LaboratoryGrant and Award Announcement
Argonne scientists awarded funding to improve Argonne Tandem Linear Accelerator System.
17-Dec-2020
Research breakthrough could transform clean energy technology
DOE/Argonne National LaboratoryPeer-Reviewed Publication
A team of researchers has developed a new method of harnessing solar energy, moving us closer to a clean energy future.
- Journal
- Nature Catalysis
16-Dec-2020
Major upgrade to Fermilab accelerator complex gets green light
DOE/Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
The US Department of Energy has formally approved the scope, schedule and cost of the PIP-II project at Fermilab. The PIP-II accelerator will become the heart of Fermilab's upgraded accelerator complex, delivering more powerful proton beams to the lab's experiments and enabling deeper probes of the fundamental constituents of the universe.
15-Dec-2020
Fermilab and partners achieve sustained, high-fidelity quantum teleportation
DOE/Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
A joint team of researchers at Fermilab and partner institutions have achieved quantum teleportation, teleporting information over a distance of 44 kilometers. The remarkable achievement supports the premise that scientists and engineers can build a workable and high-fidelity quantum network using practical devices.