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Scientists Use Plasma Shaping to Control Turbulence in Stellarators

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and the Max Planck Institute of Plasma Physics in Germany have devised a new method for minimizing turbulence in bumpy donut-shaped experimental fusion facilities called stellarators.

DOE’s High-Speed Network to Boost Big Data Transfers by Extending 100G Connectivity Across Atlantic

New capabilities improve network speeds between European facilities and U.S. research sites, including Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.

Slippery When Dry: Graphene Proves a Long-lasting Lubricant

Argonne National Laboratory has identified the properties of a newer, exceptionally wear-resistant substance that works in a broader range of environments.

Researchers Pump Up Oil Accumulation in Plant Leaves

A series of detailed genetic studies points scientists to a new way to dramatically increase the accumulation of oil in plant leaves, an abundant source of biomass for fuel production.

Fermilab’s 500-mile Neutrino Experiment Up and Running

With construction completed, the NOvA experiment has begun its probe into the mysteries of ghostly particles that may hold the key to understanding the universe.

A Closer Look at the Perfect Fluid

Researchers at Berkeley Lab and their collaborators have honed a way to probe the quark-gluon plasma, the kind of matter that dominated the universe immediately after the big bang.

Hide & Seek: Sterile Neutrinos Remain Elusive

Daya Bay neutrino experiment publishes a new result on its first search for a "sterile" neutrino.

Simulations Reveal An Unusual Death for Ancient Stars

Findings made possible with NERSC resources and Berkeley Lab code.

More Haste, Less Waste

Scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory developed a more efficient way to crunch climate numbers.

Brookhaven Lab's National Synchrotron Light Source II Approved to Start Routine Operations

Milestone marks transition to exciting new chapter.

Pursuit of Dark Matter Progresses at AMS

A possible sign of dark matter will eventually become clear, according to promising signs from the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer experiment.

Want to Print Your Own Cell Phone Microscope for Pennies?

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has developed a sleek, simple and inexpensive way to turn a cell phone into a high powered, high quality microscope that can be used to identify biological samples in the field.