2013

Scientists Discover Hidden Magnetic Waves in High-Temperature Superconductors

Advanced x-ray technique reveals surprising quantum excitations that persist through materials with or without superconductivity.

The Big Move is Finished … And The Big Experiment Will Begin

After a 35-day, 3,200 mile journey, the Muon g-2 electromagnet arrived safely at Fermilab. Now for the installation, and then the science.

Discovery through Teamwork

By coordinating capabilities across institutions, DOE Bioenergy Research Center scientists identify a powerful new microbe for biofuel processing.

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Dog Days and “Dark Matter”

Researchers led by the Joint Genome Institute illuminate a vast new world of undiscovered microbes.

Microorganisms Found in Salt Flats Could Offer New Path to Green Hydrogen Fuel

Researchers at Argonne Lab turn to ancient microorganisms to use sunlight in a new way.

Imaging Electron Pairing in a Simple Magnetic Superconductor

Findings and resulting theory could reveal mechanism behind zero-energy-loss current-carrying capability.

Office of Science Labs Win 18 “Oscars of Innovation”

Outstanding innovations named R&D 100 Awardees.

Mira, a world-class supercomputer, was recently dedicated at Argonne National Lab. The amazing capabilities and possibilities of this incredible Office of Science machine are highlighted in a new video.

Fresh Air That’s as Good as Gold

Brookhaven Lab finds the catalytic mettle in the precious metal.

The Semiconductor Industry Gets a Sharper Vision of the Future

Berkeley Lab’s new extreme-ultraviolet microscope to help drive innovation in chip making.

Seeking to Better Understand the Carbon Cycle

Office of Science’s Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory does fundamental research on tiny organisms that could have a great impact.

“Printing” Tiny Batteries

Researchers use sophisticated 3D printing techniques to create batteries the size of a grain of sand.