The Department of Energy's Office of Science offers two undergraduate internship programs: SULI and CCI. These programs provide hands-on experience with national laboratory scientists and engineers, supporting the DOE mission. The application deadline is May 21, 2025.
The Rubin Observatory will capture more data than any other observatory in history using its 3200-megapixel LSST Camera. The camera's installation marks a significant step forward in the decades-long story of its design, construction, and transport to Chile.
The US Department of Energy's Office of Science is now accepting applications for the SCGSR program, providing funding for graduate students to conduct research at national laboratories. The goal of the program is to prepare students for scientific and technical careers critically important to the mission of DOE's Office of Science.
The DOE Office of Science will award over $80 million to early career researchers across the US, supporting five years of research at universities, national laboratories, and user facilities. The program aims to drive innovation and breakthrough discoveries through basic science enterprise.
The US Department of Energy awards $107 million to six projects in the Fusion Innovative Research Engine (FIRE) Collaboratives, supporting commercial fusion energy development. Several privately funded fusion companies complete early critical-path science and technology milestones in the Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program.
The US Department of Energy is investing $71 million in 25 projects combining theory and experiment to explore the universe. Researchers will develop innovative solutions using quantum information science to advance our understanding of fundamental physics, including theories of gravity and spacetime.
164 undergraduate students and six faculty will participate in workforce development programs at 11 national laboratories and a fusion facility. They will work on research and technology projects, and collaborate with lab scientists and engineers.
The US Department of Energy awards $179 million to three Microelectronics Science Research Centers to perform basic research on microelectronics materials, device design, and manufacturing. The funding will support projects focused on transforming the energy efficiency of microelectronics and creating devices for extreme environments.
The Biden-Harris administration has awarded the Enrico Fermi Presidential Award to three US Department of Energy scientists for their groundbreaking contributions to nanoscience, electroanalytical chemistry, and fusion. Their work is expected to have a lasting impact on energy transformation and creation.
The US Department of Energy's RENEW initiative supports middle school, high school, and community college educators to increase STEM efficacy and promote STEM identity. The seven Pathway Summer Institutes will provide authentic research experiences and professional development at DOE national laboratories.
Scientists at PPPL used a new method to develop plasma configurations that lose fewer energetic particles, addressing a major issue in stellarator designs. The alternative approach uses a proxy function to predict particle movement and has been applied to stellarators for the first time.
The DOE's RENEW initiative provides $36 million for traineeships in STEM fields, supporting hands-on research experience and professional development. The program benefits students from underrepresented groups and aims to build a talent pool to address the nation's energy challenges.
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is partnering with the UK's Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and private fusion company Tokamak Energy Ltd. to upgrade the privately owned ST40 facility for $52 million. This collaboration aims to advance fusion science and technology needed for a future fusion pilot plant.
The US Department of Energy is launching Climate Resilience Centers to develop science and talent addressing climate resilience challenges, particularly in vulnerable communities. These centers will enhance the availability and utility of research, data, models, and capabilities to inform policies and strengthen critical infrastructure.
Peatland microorganisms have been found to metabolize polyphenols using alternative enzymes with and without oxygen. This discovery highlights the significance of polyphenols in peatland carbon dynamics and suggests that climate change may release more stored carbon into the atmosphere than previously thought.
Researchers at STAR detector observe charged-particle deflection pattern caused by induced electric current in quark-gluon plasma, providing proof of magnetic fields' existence and a new method to measure conductivity. This discovery may aid in unraveling phase transition mysteries between QGP and nuclear matter.
Scientists used advanced computing tools to engineer Pseudomonas putida for isoprenol production, achieving the highest reported yield. The research paves the way for a sustainable bioproduction process for jet fuel by optimizing isoprenol production in P. putida.
Researchers study lithium-8 and boron-8 mirror nuclei to understand the weak nuclear force, achieving highest precision of their kind. The results confirm Standard Model predictions with increased confidence.
Scientists have developed an efficient new method to separate lanthanides, critical materials for clean energy technologies, from a chemical mixture. The technique combines two substances: one water-loving and catches lighter lanthanides, while the other oil-loving and grabs heavier ones.
Researchers used ultrafast electron diffraction to image the pericyclic minimum, a critical geometry in electrocyclic reactions. The study reveals that stereospecificity arises from the change of double bonds, not the exact motion, allowing for more precise synthetic chemistry tools.
A soil transplant experiment found that soils with a history of salinity and inundation are more resistant to changes in water properties and movement. The study suggests that disturbance legacies shape coastal forest soil responses to changing salinity and inundation, varying across landscapes.
Researchers have developed radiation-resistant inorganic resin scaffolds to separate radium, actinium, and lead from each other. The zirconium-based materials demonstrate good separation capabilities and remarkable radiopurities using relatively simple chemicals.
The SNO+ experiment has successfully detected reactor neutrinos using plain water, showing that such detectors can play a role in ensuring nuclear non-proliferation. The measurement overcomes challenges of detecting tiny signals from distant reactors.
A study examines how viral infections may alter microbial processes and ecosystem functioning in response to climate change. The research reveals potential gaps in understanding the connections between viruses, warming, and ecosystem functioning.
Researchers use novel method to map gluons in nuclei by tracking particle interactions, offering insights into proton and neutron structure. The technique has potential applications in harnessing quantum entanglement.
Researchers have made the first accurate image of the proton using neutrinos instead of light as the probe in the MINERvA experiment. The study provides measurements of the proton's structure with unbound protons, helping to build more complete theories of neutrino interactions.
Physicists discover correspondence between dense states of gluons and enormous black holes, both characterized by self-interacting force carrier particles. The study reveals universal limits on entropy and information content in these systems.
Theoretical calculations accurately describe data from ATLAS experiment collisions of photons with lead nuclei, revealing a strongly interacting fluid that exhibits hydrodynamic behavior. This finding supports the creation of quark-gluon plasma in photon-heavy ion collisions.
Researchers create a hydrogen plasma with known temperature anisotropy, demonstrating the Weibel instability and its potential to seed galactic dynamo magnetic fields. The study uses a novel experimental platform to measure the complex topology of generated magnetic fields.
Researchers created predictable, novel expression patterns of fluorescent proteins using engineered gene circuits. They also redesigned root architecture by tuning the number of root branches using similar gene circuits.
The Department of Energy announces private-public awards to advance fusion energy technology through the Innovation Network for Fusion Energy program INFUSE. The funded projects will provide companies with access to DOE's national laboratories to overcome critical scientific and technological hurdles in pursuing fusion energy systems.
The US Department of Energy will provide approximately $31.5 million in funding for small businesses to establish the technical feasibility of new innovations advancing the Office of Science's mission. Small businesses can apply for Phase I grants with durations ranging from 6-12 months.
The US Department of Energy awards $27.6 million to 19 research projects leveraging AI and machine learning for chemistry and material sciences breakthroughs. The funding aims to develop new catalysts, alloys, and methods for energy production and use.
The DOE has allocated $6.5 million to advance isotope research and development, focusing on cancer diagnostic and therapeutic agents, as well as improving production techniques. This funding will enhance isotope availability and purity for US applications in science, medicine, and industry.
The Department of Energy's Office of Science has selected 73 young researchers to receive significant funding for their research projects. The recipients, from universities and national laboratories across the nation, will receive grants ranging from $150,000 to $500,000 per year to support their work over five years.
TAE Technologies, backed by DOE funding through INCITE program, aims to achieve commercially viable nuclear fusion energy. The company's FRC device seeks to confine plasma at high temperatures for extended periods, paving the way for sustainable, carbon-free energy production.
The US Department of Energy has allocated $13 million for 27 projects focused on enhancing the predictive power of computer models. Researchers will analyze extensive observational data from the DOE's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) User Facility to deepen understanding of cloud formation and dynamics.
The US Department of Energy is investing $32 million to accelerate material design through supercomputers. Seven projects will develop open-source software for designing functional materials with various applications.
The US Department of Energy has announced $20 million in funding for artificial intelligence research, with a focus on improving grid operation and management. The projects aim to develop faster grid analytics, better asset management, and sub-second automatic control actions to reduce costs and avoid grid outages.
The US Department of Energy has awarded 86 grants totaling $95 million to small businesses in 21 states. These Phase II research and development grants will support scientific innovation and create jobs. The selected projects include advanced materials, energy storage, and IoT applications.
The Department of Energy has selected 70 graduate students to conduct part of their thesis research at host DOE laboratories. The students are pursuing Ph.D.s in various STEM fields and will receive supplemental funding for up to a year.
A recent study found that plants with strong defense capabilities against insects exhibit slower growth rates and compromised reproductive success. The research suggests a trade-off between defense and growth in plant biology, where investing more energy in defense reduces resources available for growth and reproduction.
The Department of Energy has selected 84 scientists to receive significant funding for research under its Early Career Research Program. The program provides support to exceptional researchers during the early career years, when many scientists do their most formative work.
The Department of Energy has awarded $258 million to six leading US tech companies to advance exascale computing technology. The funding will support research and development in hardware, software, and application development to achieve the goal of deploying an exascale-capable system by 2021.
Researchers are preparing to tackle an onslaught of petabytes of complex data from sophisticated experiments, including CERN's Large Hadron Collider. To keep up with the challenge, experts propose developing exascale supercomputers and smarter networks, as well as reengineering software to adapt to future hardware developments.
The ECP has selected four co-design center proposals, focusing on co-optimizing applications, data services, and exascale platforms. The Block-Structured AMR Co-Design Center aims to develop a new framework for solving complex PDEs on exascale architectures.
The Exascale Computing Project has awarded $34 million in software development funding to 35 research organizations, covering various components of the software stack for exascale systems. The funding aims to enable application developers to write highly parallel applications that can target diverse exascale architectures.
The Exascale Computing Project has awarded $39.8 million to 15 research teams to develop advanced modeling and simulation solutions, targeting key DOE missions in science, clean energy, and national security. The project aims to deliver breakthrough HPC modeling and simulation solutions that confidently deliver insight and predict answ...
The Department of Energy has selected 49 scientists from across the US to receive significant funding for research under its Early Career Research Program. Researchers will receive up to $500,000 per year for five years to support their formative work.
Dr. Claudio Pellegrini and Dr. Charles V. Shank have made significant contributions to scientific research, advancing our understanding of relativistic electron beams and ultrafast lasers. Their work has led to the development of the first hard x-ray free-electron laser, transforming the field of X-ray physics.