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NOAA and DOE join forces to tackle climate modeling

Scientists with NOAA and the Department of Energy's Office of Science will coordinate their climate modeling research programs to answer some of the most perplexing questions in climate and Earth systems science.

"Fermilab: Science at Work" Documentary

"Fermilab: Science at Work" is a new 40-minute documentary from Clayton Brown and Monica Long Ross, makers of the PBS film "The Atom Smashers." It follows ten Fermilab scientists as they try to solve the mysteries of the universe. You can watch the entire film online now.

ORNL scientists solve mercury mystery, Science reports

OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Feb. 7, 2013 — By identifying two genes required for transforming inorganic into organic mercury, which is far more toxic, scientists today have taken a significant step toward protecting human health.

Kids of all ages welcome at Fermilab’s Family Open House on Sunday, Feb. 10

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory will host its annual Family Open House on Feb. 10 from 1-5 p.m. The open house offers activities for the whole family, from hands-on science exhibits to tours of some of the lab’s attractions.

Scientists Turn Toxic By-Product Into Biofuel Booster

Engineered enzyme increases output of alkanes, possible replacement for key component of gasoline.

UChicago to host experts for panel on the Higgs boson particle discovery

The University of Chicago will host a panel of experts from UChicago, Argonne National Laboratory and the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory on Thursday, Feb. 7, who will discuss the discovery of the Higgs boson particle. In their discussion, titled “Critical Mass: How the Higgs Boson Discovery Swept the World,” the scientists will explain what caused such a stir around the world and why non-scientists should care.

Biofuels Blend Right In

Researchers Show Ionic Liquids Effective for Pre-Treating Mixed Blends of Biofuel Feedstocks.

Illuminating the Dark Universe

The pursuit of dark matter and dark energy is one of the most exciting—and most challenging—areas of science. Now researchers think they’re beginning to close in.

New Research Will Help Shed Light on Role of Amazon Forests in Global Carbon Cycle

Berkeley Lab scientists devise new tools for detecting previously unknown tree mortality.

Brookhaven Lab Physicist Receives Technological Innovation Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Expert design of precision detectors for research in physics, medicine, and more.

ORNL research paves way for larger, safer lithium ion batteries

OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Jan. 23, 2013 — Looking toward improved batteries for charging electric cars and storing energy from renewable but intermittent solar and wind, scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed the first high-performance, nanostructured solid electrolyte for more energy-dense lithium ion batteries.

New supercomputer coming to EMSL this summer, supplied by Atipa Technologies

Lab expects PNNL-based supercomputer to rank in world's top 20 fastest machines.