display Latest news from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/exploring-the-cost-and-feasibility-of-battery-electric-ships/?sc=rsin /articles/exploring-the-cost-and-feasibility-of-battery-electric-ships/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:00:25 EST Retrofitting a portion of the US shipping fleet from internal combustion engines to battery-electric systems could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be largely cost effective by 2035, according to a new study from Berkeley Lab researchers. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/researchers-succeed-in-taking-3d-x-ray-images-of-a-skyrmion/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-succeed-in-taking-3d-x-ray-images-of-a-skyrmion/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:00:00 EST A difficult-to-describe nanoscale object called the magnetic skyrmion might one day yield new microelectronic devices that can do much more--for example, massive data storage--all while consuming much less power. But researchers need a more detailed understanding of skyrmions if they are ever to be used reliably in computational devices, including quantum computers. Berkeley Lab scientists led a project to make 3D X-ray images of skyrmions that can characterize or measure the orientations of spins inside the whole object. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/excitement-about-new-qsa-studies-propel-quantum-research-into-a-higher-energy-orbit/?sc=rsin /articles/excitement-about-new-qsa-studies-propel-quantum-research-into-a-higher-energy-orbit/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:05:28 EST QSA is breaking new ground in particle physics and promoting interdisciplinary teamwork to address critical scientific challenges. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/qsa-pioneers-innovations-in-quantum-devices-and-algorithms-for-chemical-science/?sc=rsin /articles/qsa-pioneers-innovations-in-quantum-devices-and-algorithms-for-chemical-science/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:30:07 EST Amid various efforts to develop algorithms and technologies that close the gap between today's noisy quantum systems and future fault-tolerant quantum computers, QSA researchers from partner institutions have concentrated on using quantum devices and novel techniques for significant applications such as complex molecular simulations in chemistry. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/manganese-cathodes-could-boost-lithium-ion-batteries/?sc=rsin /articles/manganese-cathodes-could-boost-lithium-ion-batteries/?sc=rsin Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:05:05 EST Manganese is earth-abundant and cheap. A new process could help make it a contender to replace nickel and cobalt in batteries. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /articles/magnifying-deep-space-through-the-carousel-lens/?sc=rsin /articles/magnifying-deep-space-through-the-carousel-lens/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:05:57 EST A newly discovered cluster-scale strong gravitational lens, with a rare alignment of seven background lensed galaxies, provides a unique opportunity to study cosmology. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory /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