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New Theory of Secondary Inflation Expands Options for Avoiding an Excess of Dark Matter

Physicists suggest a smaller secondary inflationary period in the moments after the Big Bang could account for the abundance of the mysterious matter.

Driving to Great: Science and the Journey to Waste-Free Biodiesel

Scientists overcome roadblocks to turning fuel's troubling waste into valued chemicals.

2016 Science as Art Calendar

A dozen stunning images depicting basic and applied research at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are showcased in a 2016 Science as Art collection.

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Nature’s Microscopic Masonry: The First Steps in How Thin Protein Sheets Form Polyhedral Shells

First-of-its-kind study shows beginning stages in assembly of bacterial microcompartments.

Clouds, Computers, and the Coming Storms

Scientists uncover secrets behind hurricanes, monsoons, and polar vortexes.

Dr. Cherry Murray Confirmed as Director of the Office of Science

As Director of the Office of Science, Dr. Murray will oversee research in the areas of advanced scientific computing, basic energy sciences, biological and environmental sciences, fusion energy sciences, high energy physics, and nuclear physics.

Producing Cold Electron Beams to Increase Collision Rates at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider

Engineers and physicists team up on new technology for keeping particle beams tightly packed, with possible applications at a future electron ion collider and other facilities.

Inspiring and Challenging the Nation's Future Leaders in Science and Technology

Middle school and high school students begin competing next month in the 2016 National Science Bowl, sponsored by the Department of Energy and managed by DOE’s Office of Science, leading up to the national championship in May 2016.