display Latest news from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/new-computer-simulations-help-scientists-advance-energy-efficient-microelectronics/?sc=rsin /articles/new-computer-simulations-help-scientists-advance-energy-efficient-microelectronics/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:00:35 EST Researchers have developed FerroX, a new open-source, 3D simulation framework that could advance record-breaking energy efficiency in microelectronics by unveiling the microscopic origins of a physical phenomenon called negative capacitance in ferroelectric thin films. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/neutral-atom-innovations-by-quantum-systems-accelerator-mark-quantum-computing-milestones/?sc=rsin /articles/neutral-atom-innovations-by-quantum-systems-accelerator-mark-quantum-computing-milestones/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:05:25 EST Novel research developments as a result of multi-institution collaboration at the Quantum Systems Accelerator Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/five-ways-lisa-is-advancing-solar-fuels/?sc=rsin /articles/five-ways-lisa-is-advancing-solar-fuels/?sc=rsin Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:00:05 EST Since its launch in 2020, the Liquid Sunlight Alliance has enabled major progress in artificial photosynthesis - including advances in device performance, materials durability, and computational modeling. Here are five breakthroughs LiSA research teams led by Berkeley Lab have achieved so far. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/lz-experiment-sets-new-record-in-search-for-dark-matter/?sc=rsin /articles/lz-experiment-sets-new-record-in-search-for-dark-matter/?sc=rsin Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:00:51 EST New results from the world's most sensitive dark matter detector put the best-ever limits on particles called WIMPs, a leading candidate for what makes up our universe's invisible mass. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/revealing-the-mysteries-within-microbial-genomes/?sc=rsin /articles/revealing-the-mysteries-within-microbial-genomes/?sc=rsin Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:00:12 EST A new technique developed at Berkeley Lab will make it much easier for researchers to discover the traits or activities encoded by genes of unknown function in microbes, a key step toward understanding the roles and impact of individual species within the planet's diverse microbiomes. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/rd-100-awards-honor-two-berkeley-lab-innovations/?sc=rsin /articles/rd-100-awards-honor-two-berkeley-lab-innovations/?sc=rsin Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:05:32 EST Two technologies from Berkeley Lab have been honored with a 2024 R&D 100 Award. Berkeley Lab's winning innovations improve wastewater treatment and develop software for autonomous labs of the future. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/a-better-understanding-of-dna-unpacking/?sc=rsin /articles/a-better-understanding-of-dna-unpacking/?sc=rsin Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:30:46 EST Researchers now have a better understanding of the protein complex that creates access to packed DNA, TIP60. Knowing the detailed structure and behavior of TIP60 could provide insight into different diseases where the protein complex plays a role, such as Alzheimer's and various cancers. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/a-new-way-to-make-element-116-opens-the-door-to-heavier-atoms/?sc=rsin /articles/a-new-way-to-make-element-116-opens-the-door-to-heavier-atoms/?sc=rsin Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:00:48 EST Researchers at Berkeley Lab's 88-Inch Cyclotron successfully made superheavy element 116 using a beam of titanium-50. That milestone sets the team up to attempt making the heaviest element yet: 120. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/creating-carbon-negative-materials-with-ancient-microbes/?sc=rsin /articles/creating-carbon-negative-materials-with-ancient-microbes/?sc=rsin Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:00:35 EST Our bioproduct experts collaborated with industry to help scale-up a promising microbe-made plastic alternative built from the carbon in methane gas. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/second-you-belong-in-quantum-series-highlights-unconventional-career-pathways/?sc=rsin /articles/second-you-belong-in-quantum-series-highlights-unconventional-career-pathways/?sc=rsin Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:05:49 EST The second virtual session on April 30 featured diverse speakers discussing their unique journeys into QIS. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/a-new-approach-to-accelerate-the-discovery-of-quantum-materials/?sc=rsin /articles/a-new-approach-to-accelerate-the-discovery-of-quantum-materials/?sc=rsin Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:00:21 EST Researchers at Berkeley Lab have successfully demonstrated an innovative approach to find breakthrough materials for quantum applications. The approach uses rapid computing methods to predict the properties of hundreds of materials, identifying short lists of the most promising ones. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/turning-agricultural-trash-to-treasure/?sc=rsin /articles/turning-agricultural-trash-to-treasure/?sc=rsin Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:05:23 EST New funding will help Berkeley Lab and partners improve how the diverse agricultural waste in California's Northern San Joaquin Valley can be used to make sustainable bioproducts and biofuels. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/caught-in-the-actinium/?sc=rsin /articles/caught-in-the-actinium/?sc=rsin Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:05:00 EST Researchers grew crystals containing actinium and illuminated them with X-rays to learn how the radioactive metal binds with other elements. That information could help design better cancer treatments. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/biological-science-helps-fuel-the-future-of-electric-air-travel/?sc=rsin /articles/biological-science-helps-fuel-the-future-of-electric-air-travel/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:59 EST In a new study, a team of researchers led by Berkeley Lab used a bioscience technique to study the intricate interactions within the anode, cathode, and electrolyte of electric aircraft batteries. One of the most significant findings was the discovery that certain salts mixed into the battery electrolyte formed a protective coating on cathode particles, making them far more resistant to corrosion, thereby enhancing battery life. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/new-technique-could-help-build-quantum-computers-of-the-future/?sc=rsin /articles/new-technique-could-help-build-quantum-computers-of-the-future/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:00:15 EST Researchers have demonstrated a new method that could enable the large-scale manufacturing of optical qubits. The work is a major advancement that could bring us closer to a scalable quantum computer. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/a-cleaner-way-to-produce-ammonia/?sc=rsin /articles/a-cleaner-way-to-produce-ammonia/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 May 2024 10:30:58 EST Ammonia is the starting point for the fertilizers that have secured the world's food supply for the last century. It's also a main component of cleaning products, and is even considered as a future carbon-free replacement for fossil fuels in vehicles. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/tracking-down-toxic-metals-from-tobacco-smoke/?sc=rsin /articles/tracking-down-toxic-metals-from-tobacco-smoke/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 May 2024 11:00:34 EST Homes and public places where people smoke may have high levels of harmful trace metals from cigarettes, even after smoking stops, Berkeley Lab researchers have found. These metals include cadmium, arsenic, and chromium, and the levels may be above safety limits set by California. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/groundbreaking-microcapacitors-could-power-chips-of-the-future/?sc=rsin /articles/groundbreaking-microcapacitors-could-power-chips-of-the-future/?sc=rsin Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:32 EST Berkeley Lab scientists have achieved record-high energy and power densities in microcapacitors made with engineered thin films, using materials and fabrication techniques already widespread in chip manufacturing. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/berkeley-lab-scientists-invent-novel-microdevice-array-for-energy-efficient-optical-computing/?sc=rsin /articles/berkeley-lab-scientists-invent-novel-microdevice-array-for-energy-efficient-optical-computing/?sc=rsin Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:00:08 EST Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a breakthrough technology that could greatly develop the field of optical computing and devices utilizing all- optical control. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/this-alloy-is-kinky/?sc=rsin /articles/this-alloy-is-kinky/?sc=rsin Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:37 EST A team led by Berkeley Lab has revealed a new metal alloy that resists damage at both hot and cold temperature extremes due to an atomic-level effect called kink bands, making it potentially suitable for demanding applications like more powerful aerospace engines. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory