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Superfast Search Engine Speeds Past the Competition

Software developed for analyzing physics data finds powerful commercial applications.

Tools for Discovery Offer Potential Hope for Huntington's

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have found new insights into a devastating disease.

CERN Multimedia Now Playing at DOE's ScienceCinema

CERN's voices and videos are now searchable via ScienceCinema.

Argonne: Discovery on a Mission

Argonne was originally founded on the discoveries of world-class scientists focused on a top-secret wartime mission. Today, there is no secrecy about the mission that inspires Argonne's exceptional researchers; they work each day to create new scientific knowledge that has the potential to advance our nation and change our world.

Bright Lights From Dark Places

Scientists at the Department of Energy's national labs are using black holes to illuminate the distant parts of the universe in detail.

Explaining Energy Genomics by DOE Joint Genome Institute

What do filamentous fungi have in common with renewable fuels? And what are filamentous fungi, you might ask?

Persistence and the Power of Discovery

AMS experiment launched aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

Scientists Create World’s Smallest Battery

Effort yields insights that could improve battery performance.

Using DNA to Build Nanomaterials

Scientists use complementary strands of synthetic DNA to build functional materials from the bottom up. Future applications include biosensors, optical nano-devices, and new kinds of solar cells.

DOE's Dr. Brinkman and Secretary Chu Honor National Science Bowl® Winners

Some of the most intelligent students from across the country were honored at the 2011 National Science Bowl® award ceremony, featuring keynote speaker Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu.

National Science Bowl® 2011 Finals

The 21st National Science Bowl® (NSB) is being held in Washington, D.C. April 28th-May 3rd. Stay updated on the competition through the NSB Journal, Facebook or the new SmartPhone Mobile application!

Good Earths and Rare Earths

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory are nurturing green shoots from good soil all year around.

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