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Hugging Hemes Help Electrons Hop

Novel biological mechanism relays electrons in proteins in mineral-breathing bacteria important for energy-related research.

Adding Students and Multiplying Scientists

The 2014 National Science Bowl is set to begin.

Berkeley Lab and Cal State Long Beach Researchers Launch ‘Kelp Watch’ to Determine Extent of Fukushima Contamination

Researchers from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have launched “Kelp Watch 2014,” a scientific campaign designed to determine the extent of radioactive contamination of the state’s kelp forest from Japan’s damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant following the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami.

Cobalt Catalysts Allow Researchers to Duplicate the Complicated Steps of Photosynthesis

In a new study, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have found a new, more efficient way to link a less expensive synthetic cobalt-containing catalyst to an organic light-sensitive molecule, called a chromophore.

President Obama Names Scientists Bard and Sessler as Enrico Fermi Award Recipients

On Monday, February 3rd, Secretary Moniz will present one of the government’s most prestigious awards for scientific achievement to two of the nation’s most distinguished researchers.

Battery Development May Extend Range of Electric Cars

New anode quadruples life of lithium-sulfur battery, could also help store renewable energy more cheaply.

Heat Lost … Opportunity Found

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Lab develop a comprehensive phonon “map” for engineering new thermoelectric devices.

Catching Catalysts in Action

Researchers at Brookhaven Lab have demonstrated an unprecedented ability to follow chemical reactions in real-time, and see the play-by-play of energy conversion.

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Protein Puzzles and Scientific Solutions

Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory solve fiendishly complicated structures using X-ray savvy and serious computing power.

A Year in the Beauty of Discovery and Innovation

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory publishes its 2014 Science as Art calendar.

Batteries as They Are Meant to be Seen

In the search for long-lasting, inexpensive rechargeable batteries, researchers develop more realistic methods to study the materials in action.

Observing the Sparks of Life

EFRC researchers isolate a photosynthetic complex — arguably the most important bit of organic chemistry on the planet — in its complete functioning state.

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