Newswise News from Argonne National Laboratory display Latest news from Argonne National Laboratory on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise Newswise News from Argonne National Laboratory 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif Argonne Physicist Receives Feynman Prize for Excellence in Nanotechnology Experimentation /articles/argonne-physicist-receives-feynman-prize-for-excellence-in-nanotechnology-experimentation/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-physicist-receives-feynman-prize-for-excellence-in-nanotechnology-experimentation/?sc=rsin Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:00:21 EST The Foresight Institute is recognizing Argonne Physicist Saw Wai Hla with the 2024 Feynman Prize for his research on molecular machines and motors, atomically precise rotation of rare-earth complexes and analysis of a single atom with X-rays. Argonne National Laboratory Argonne Training Series Helps Prepare a New Generation of AI-Ready Researchers /articles/argonne-training-series-helps-prepare-a-new-generation-of-ai-ready-researchers/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-training-series-helps-prepare-a-new-generation-of-ai-ready-researchers/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:30:43 EST Argonne's student training series, Intro to AI-driven Science on Supercomputers, is preparing a new generation of researchers to harness the power of AI to accelerate scientific discoveries. Argonne National Laboratory From advancing X-rays to unlocking exascale: Argonne highlights from 2024 /articles/from-advancing-x-rays-to-unlocking-exascale-argonne-highlights-from-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/from-advancing-x-rays-to-unlocking-exascale-argonne-highlights-from-2024/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:15:47 EST As the year comes to a close, the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory reviews some of its most notable achievements of 2024. Argonne National Laboratory U.S. Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Centers Celebrate 4-Year Milestone, Look Toward Future /articles/u-s-department-of-energy-national-quantum-information-science-research-centers-celebrate-4-year-milestone-look-toward-future/?sc=rsin /articles/u-s-department-of-energy-national-quantum-information-science-research-centers-celebrate-4-year-milestone-look-toward-future/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:55:21 EST For four years, the five U.S. Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Centers have been expanding what's possible in quantum. Their work is now captured in a new website, nqisrc.org. Argonne National Laboratory Unveiling the Structure of a Photosynthetic Catalyst That Turns Light Into Hydrogen Fuel /articles/unveiling-the-structure-of-a-photosynthetic-catalyst-that-turns-light-into-hydrogen-fuel/?sc=rsin /articles/unveiling-the-structure-of-a-photosynthetic-catalyst-that-turns-light-into-hydrogen-fuel/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:00:02 EST Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory and Yale University report the first image of the structure of a biohybrid solar fuel catalyst using cryo-electron microscopy. Argonne National Laboratory Pioneering Argonne Chemist Chris Johnson Honored as National Academy of Inventors Fellow /articles/pioneering-argonne-chemist-chris-johnson-honored-as-national-academy-of-inventors-fellow/?sc=rsin /articles/pioneering-argonne-chemist-chris-johnson-honored-as-national-academy-of-inventors-fellow/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:45:07 EST The National Academy of Inventors has named Argonne chemist Chris Johnson as a 2024 fellow. Johnson is known worldwide for his pioneering contributions to battery research that promotes the transition to a more sustainable and decarbonized future. Argonne National Laboratory Four Argonne Researchers Recognized on the American Nuclear Society's ​"40 Under 40" List /articles/four-argonne-researchers-recognized-on-the-american-nuclear-society-s-40-under-40-list/?sc=rsin /articles/four-argonne-researchers-recognized-on-the-american-nuclear-society-s-40-under-40-list/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:05:20 EST Dave Grabaskas, Paul Romano, Ben Lindley and April Novak are recognized by American Nuclear Society on Nuclear News' highly selective list of rising stars in nuclear research Argonne National Laboratory Seven People of Infrastructure Resilience /articles/seven-people-of-infrastructure-resilience/?sc=rsin /articles/seven-people-of-infrastructure-resilience/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:15:19 EST Argonne's scientific, analytical and technological expertise serves communities in times of stress or change and helps communities plan and adapt to future challenges. Argonne National Laboratory Argonne Contributes to Next-Generation Electronics Through New Energy Frontier Research Center /articles/argonne-contributes-to-next-generation-electronics-through-new-energy-frontier-research-center/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-contributes-to-next-generation-electronics-through-new-energy-frontier-research-center/?sc=rsin Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:25:42 EST Argonne scientists will be part of the new APEX materials research center led by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Argonne National Laboratory An Event Where Future STEM Stars Are Born? /articles/an-event-where-future-stem-stars-are-born/?sc=rsin /articles/an-event-where-future-stem-stars-are-born/?sc=rsin Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:20:57 EST Throughout its history, the Argonne Hispanic/Latino Employee Resource Group has regularly partnered with local schools in underserved communities, inviting students to visit the lab and inspiring them to build a sustained interest in their STEM studies. Argonne National Laboratory A New Era for Batteries: Argonne Leads $50m Sodium-Ion Innovation Push /articles/a-new-era-for-batteries-argonne-leads-50m-sodium-ion-innovation-push/?sc=rsin /articles/a-new-era-for-batteries-argonne-leads-50m-sodium-ion-innovation-push/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:45:39 EST A consortium of 13 national laboratories and universities aims to develop high-energy, long-lasting sodium-ion batteries that are made from inexpensive, abundant materials and reduce U.S. reliance on critical elements used in electric-vehicle batteries. Argonne National Laboratory Argonne Plays Critical Role in Assessing Small Modular Reactor Applications to Rebuild a Clean Economy in Post-War Ukraine /articles/argonne-plays-critical-role-in-assessing-small-modular-reactor-applications-to-rebuild-a-clean-economy-in-post-war-ukraine/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-plays-critical-role-in-assessing-small-modular-reactor-applications-to-rebuild-a-clean-economy-in-post-war-ukraine/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:55:44 EST Small modular reactors could play key role in rebuilding a clean economy in post-war Ukraine. Argonne scientists will assess the emerging technology in new research. Argonne National Laboratory The Fantastic Four: Open Quantum Initiative Undergraduate Fellows at Argonne Share Their Research Experiences /articles/the-fantastic-four-open-quantum-initiative-undergraduate-fellows-at-argonne-share-their-research-experiences/?sc=rsin /articles/the-fantastic-four-open-quantum-initiative-undergraduate-fellows-at-argonne-share-their-research-experiences/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:45:05 EST Four summer undergrad fellows conducting research at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory talk about their work developing quantum technologies and how they're excited to be a part of a burgeoning field. Argonne National Laboratory University of Illinois Chicago Students Write the Book on Automating Diamond Membrane Creation for Quantum Devices /articles/university-of-illinois-chicago-students-write-the-book-on-automating-diamond-membrane-creation-for-quantum-devices/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-illinois-chicago-students-write-the-book-on-automating-diamond-membrane-creation-for-quantum-devices/?sc=rsin Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:25:56 EST During a summer at Argonne, UIC computer science and information science students develop a technique for automating a manually intensive stage in the creation of a qubit-host material. Argonne National Laboratory Argonne to Explore Novel Ways to Fight Cancer and Transform Vaccine Discovery with Over $21 Million From ARPA-H /articles/argonne-to-explore-novel-ways-to-fight-cancer-and-transform-vaccine-discovery-with-over-21-million-from-arpa-h/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-to-explore-novel-ways-to-fight-cancer-and-transform-vaccine-discovery-with-over-21-million-from-arpa-h/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:35:19 EST Argonne has received up to $21 million from ARPA-H to use AI and supercomputing in two projects: one targeting hard-to-treat tumors, and another aiming to create vaccines for multiple viral threats, including cancer and pandemics. Argonne National Laboratory University of Central Florida's A Team with A Dream secures gold at the DOE's 10th CyberForce Competition(r) /articles/university-of-central-florida-s-a-team-with-a-dream-secures-gold-at-the-doe-s-10th-cyberforce-competition/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-central-florida-s-a-team-with-a-dream-secures-gold-at-the-doe-s-10th-cyberforce-competition/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:40:08 EST University of Central Florida's A Team with A Dream wins the 2024 CyberForce Competition(r). The mission of the competition is to equip the next generation of cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience defending critical infrastructure. Argonne National Laboratory Argonne Researchers Highlight Breakthroughs in Supercomputing and AI at SC24 /articles/argonne-researchers-highlight-breakthroughs-in-supercomputing-and-ai-at-sc24/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-researchers-highlight-breakthroughs-in-supercomputing-and-ai-at-sc24/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:55 EST Argonne National Laboratory researchers to showcase leading-edge work in high performance computing, AI and more at SC24 international conference. Argonne National Laboratory Argonne Scientist Elected as Fellow of the American Physical Society /articles/argonne-scientist-elected-as-fellow-of-the-american-physical-society/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-scientist-elected-as-fellow-of-the-american-physical-society/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:15:30 EST Argonne scientist, Maria Chan, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Physical Society for her contributions to energy research. Argonne National Laboratory Argonne Team Breaks New Ground in AI-Driven Protein Design /articles/argonne-team-breaks-new-ground-in-ai-driven-protein-design2/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-team-breaks-new-ground-in-ai-driven-protein-design2/?sc=rsin Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:50:24 EST An Argonne-led team developed an AI-driven multimodal framework that incorporates experimental data and text-based narratives to accelerate the design of new proteins. A finalist for the Gordon Bell Prize, the effort used five top supercomputers, including Argonne's Aurora exascale system. Argonne National Laboratory Argonne to Help Drive AI Revolution in Astronomy with New Institute Led by Northwestern University /articles/argonne-to-help-drive-ai-revolution-in-astronomy-with-new-institute-led-by-northwestern-university/?sc=rsin /articles/argonne-to-help-drive-ai-revolution-in-astronomy-with-new-institute-led-by-northwestern-university/?sc=rsin Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:05:47 EST A group of institutions, including Argonne National Laboratory, received a $20 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation and Simons Foundation to establish an AI and astronomy institute called the NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI). Argonne National Laboratory