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The LCLS Atomic, Molecular and Optical instrument hutch where experiments were performed

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Snapshot

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Stanford Linear Accelerator found a new way to take 'snapshots' of viruses and proteins, which could revolutionize the study of life.

David Pogue and the Stories of Science

NOVA host provides inside look at MAKING STUFF.

Tough Stuff

NOVA looks at scientists who are shaping the strong stuff of our future.

New Tool for Cell Research May Help Unravel Secrets of Disease

Ames, Iowa – Advancements in understanding rotational motion in living cells may help researchers shed light on the causes of deadly diseases, such as Alzheimer's.

Of Mercury, Microbes, and Organic Matter

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have discovered more about how mercury cycles through the environment, which could help inform decision-making for mercury-impacted sites around the nation.

Glass That’s Tough As Nails

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley and the California Institute of Technology have created a metallic glass that tops steel in strength and toughness, and even better versions might follow.

Outsmarting the Wind

Using existing technology in a new way could help the Office of Science’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory scientists predict when and how much the wind will blow to maximize the efficiency of wind turbines.

Scientist Finds Nature and Geometry Dancing to the Same Tune

When Salvator Torquato looks to a system of particles in its calmest natural state, he realizes they model the solution to two major mathematical problems.

Saluting a Great American Scientist-Founder This Thanksgiving

This week, we can be especially thankful for an electrifying scientist...who tried to seal our nation with a turkey.

Science medalist Washington pioneered parallel climate models

When Washington accepts the National Medal of Science from President Obama today, it will highlight a remarkable three-decade relationship.

Energy from the Center of the Milky Way May Be the Remnant of Dark Matter

Dark matter particles continue to hide, but they release energy when they collide: evidence shows that gamma rays from the center of our galaxy may come from dark matter collisions.

PNNL's Richard Smith named 2010 Scientist of the Year

R&D Magazine honors biochemist for significant contributions in proteomics.