Articles tagged with National Laboratories
Lawrence Livermore physicist Bruce Remington explores using lab astrophysics to recreate supernovae explosions, understand cosmic rays, and study black holes. Lab experiments also aim to probe planet interiors and gamma-ray bursts.
Researchers have created an image of antiferromagnetism within a solid material using a new technique, enabling the study of advanced magnetic recording materials. The discovery could lead to more cost-efficient evolution of nanoscale devices for computing and communications.
PNNL researchers developed an ultrasonic tool to monitor key physical properties of fluid products in real-time. Additionally, the lab showcased a new mass spectrometry technique called DREAMS that analyzes more proteins with greater accuracy, providing insights into low-level proteins crucial for cellular processes.
Researchers confirm rare kaon decay through 6 trillion decays, shedding light on fundamental forces and building blocks of the universe. The discovery is a significant confirmation of earlier findings and paves the way for further study of exotic aspects of the Standard Model.
Theoretical physicist Peter Feibelman found that water molecules dissociate near the surface, forming a 3-D ice cube instead of a puckered hexagon. This discovery explains why a flat water layer exists on metal surfaces, which has implications for micro- and nanotechnology.,
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory presented preliminary findings associating unique gas flows with rapidly rotating black holes. The study aims to explain unusual periodic timing properties in X-rays emitted near suspected black holes.
The Idaho National Laboratory has identified a promising alternative to waste incineration, known as the "Silver II" method. This process chemically oxidizes molecules at low temperatures and produces no dioxins or low-emission polyaromatic hydrocarbons.
PNNL scientists are working on a massive energy reserve that could keep America powered into the next century. They're also developing a 30% lighter windshield prototype with optimal safety properties. Additionally, researchers have created a diagnostic system to monitor rooftop air-conditioning units and improve energy efficiency.
Researchers have found that a gene therapy technique can reduce alcohol consumption in rats by increasing dopamine receptor levels. This approach may offer a new potential treatment for human alcohol abuse.
The partnership aims to explore the impact of protein folding on diseases using IBM's Blue Gene research project and ORNL's supercomputing power. This effort will scale computer performance to petaflops, enabling breakthroughs in biology, climate science, and nanotechnology.
Berkeley Lab is developing new computational tools, including algorithms and software frameworks, to tackle complex scientific problems. The funding will support the creation of a terascale simulation environment for accelerator science and technology.
Russian scientists have developed a plant growth stimulator that can increase grass growth rate by 40% under controlled conditions, reducing the 18-month wait for harvest. Field tests are underway to assess its effectiveness in cleaning up oil-contaminated fields and agrochemicals.
A recent study suggests that math constants like pi and log(2) could be normal, meaning their digits are random in a statistical sense. The research, led by David H. Bailey, finds that certain sequences in chaotic dynamics may underlie the normality of these constants.
A new screen at Sandia National Laboratories can render complex scientific data sets in seconds, outperforming the movie industry's cluster of computers. The facility uses massively parallel imaging to create images with high resolution and detail, allowing scientists to better understand complicated systems.
Astronomers have discovered over 154 rapidly moving stars towards the center of the Milky Way and its brightest neighboring galaxy. The findings are significant as these stars were previously difficult to detect due to their extreme density, allowing scientists to gain insights into the galaxy's most densely packed regions.
Researchers solved the 'nug30' problem, a test of computer capabilities that challenged computer scientists for 32 years, by designing an efficient algorithm and leveraging high-performance computing resources. The solution demonstrates advancements in combinatorial optimization problems and their applications in real-world fields.
Astronomers have detected the brightest optical celestial object ever recorded using a low-cost, automated telescope built from recycled lenses and hardware. The ROTSE-1 telescope captured optical emissions from a gamma ray burst while it was still arriving, providing new insights into the phenomenon.
A team of researchers has deployed an Atmospheric Radiation and Cloud Station (ARCS) on the Pacific island of Nauru to study clouds and sunlight. The station will gather information for at least 10 years, providing insights into global warming effects and El Niño/La Niña weather phenomena.
A team of scientists reached a supercomputing milestone by simulating metallic magnetism at 1.002 Teraflops on a Cray T3E supercomputer. The achievement showcases the power and capabilities of parallel computers, enabling the study of larger systems and new phenomena.
Researchers used powerful supercomputers to simulate microturbulence in plasma, gaining valuable new physics insights that correlate with experimental trends. The simulations, performed on 400 million particles over 5,000 time-steps, demonstrate the maturity of high-performance scientific computing as a tool for discovery.
Research at Northwestern University and Argonne National Laboratory reveals DNA's limitations as a molecular material. Despite carrying electrons, the rate of electron transfer falls off quickly with distance, rendering it unsuitable for practical applications.
Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed three innovative technologies: Production of Chemicals from Biologically Derived Succinic Acid, Refractory Corrosion Monitor, and RubberCycleTM. The first process converts corn into a cost-effective source of chemicals used in various products, while the second dev...
Researchers from USGS, UC Berkeley, LLNL, and PG&E are studying the northern segment of the Hayward fault by excavating 10-foot-deep trenches. They will analyze soil layers, pollen, and carbon-14 to establish past earthquake dates and recurrence intervals. The project aims to inform the updated Bay Area Earthquake Probability Report.
A collaborative study between the US and Russia aims to uncover the causes of Hepatitis C, a prevalent liver disease. The project will collect blood samples and questionnaires from over 4,000 individuals across New Mexico and Chelyabinsk-70, with results expected to shed new light on the virus.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an electronic notebook prototype that allows scientists to record and share ideas, experiments, and results. The notebook offers features like multimedia input, secure data storage, and collaborative capabilities, which are expected to increase its popularity among researchers.