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Recent News About Brookhaven National Laboratory
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Katherine Freese to discuss dark matter mysteries at Brookhaven Lab lecture
Physicist Katherine Freese is set to deliver a lecture titled "The Mystery of Dark Matter in the Universe" at Brookhaven National Laboratory on November 20.
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Scientists use supercomputers to predict meson charge distribution
Nuclear physics theorists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have successfully used supercomputers to predict the distribution of electric charges in mesons.
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New method reveals atomic nuclei shapes using high-energy particle collisions
Scientists at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) have developed a new method to study atomic nuclei shapes through high-energy particle collisions.
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Argonne introduces innovative cathode design for lithium-ion batteries
The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory has unveiled a new design for lithium-ion batteries that promises enhanced performance and reduced costs.
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Brookhaven Science Associates awards scholarships to 20 students
Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) has announced the recipients of its 2024 scholarship awards.
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Brookhaven Lab celebrates Nobel-winning physics milestones with public symposium
At the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, a significant event will take place to honor two Nobel Prize-winning discoveries and discuss future physics explorations.
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Brookhaven lecture explores Higgs boson's role and future studies
Particle physicists continue to explore fundamental questions about the universe, including its origins and composition.
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NASA funds open-source software to advance scientific innovation
Thomas Caswell, a computational scientist at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) and lead developer of Matplotlib, has been awarded a five-year $1.6 million grant from NASA.
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NSLS-II celebrates a decade of innovation with future expansions planned
The National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) marks its 10th anniversary of first light on October 23, 2024. Since opening in 2014 with six beamlines, the facility has expanded to include 29 operational beamlines, serving a diverse user base and supporting significant scientific advancements.
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Brookhaven Lab chemists develop new framework for predicting catalyst behavior
Chemists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a theoretical framework to predict catalyst behavior more accurately. The study, published in Chem Catalysis, examines how temperature and pressure affect catalysts' structure, efficiency, and product formation.
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Quantum researchers develop new framework to enhance scalability
Researchers from 14 institutions have collaborated through the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) to address the challenges of scaling quantum computing. This effort resulted in the creation of the ARQUIN framework, a system designed to simulate large-scale distributed quantum computers as distinct layers. Their findings were published in ACM Transactions on Quantum Computing.
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Brookhaven hosts FOQUS program supporting next-gen quantum scientists
Over two days in June, a group of 29 graduate students, faculty members, and administrators from minority-serving institutions gathered at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory. They participated in the Faculty Outreach for Quantum-Invested UniversitieS (FOQUS) program. The event was co-hosted by the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) and Brookhaven Lab’s Office of Educational Programs.
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Brookhaven Women in Science launches mentorship award to support girls pursuing STEM
Brookhaven Women in Science (BWIS), a nonprofit group at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory, has announced the establishment of the Brookhaven Women in Science Mentorship Award. This initiative aims to enhance STEM education for girls from elementary through high school and increase women's representation in these fields.
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Brookhaven develops world's highest voltage polarized electron gun for Electron-Ion Collider
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have successfully designed and tested the highest voltage polarized electron gun globally. This development is a significant step towards constructing the world's first fully polarized Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). The EIC, in collaboration with DOE’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, aims to accelerate and collide polarized electrons with protons and ions to explore the fundamental components of visible matter.
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Brookhaven's computing center surpasses 300 petabytes in stored scientific data
The Scientific Data and Computing Center (SDCC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory has reached a significant milestone by storing over 300 petabytes of data. This achievement marks the largest tape archive in the U.S. for nuclear and particle physics experiments, according to Alexei Klimentov, a physicist at Brookhaven Lab.
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Engineering intern finds new direction through national laboratory experience
The career path of Samuel Henriquez Jr. was initially straightforward, aimed at completing an associate’s degree, transferring to a four-year college for an engineering degree, and eventually becoming an engineer. This changed when he encountered a flyer at Suffolk County Community College in Selden, New York. The flyer advertised the Community College Internships (CCI) program offered by the Department of Energy's Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists.
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Brookhaven Lab unveils new fellowship for early career scientists
Brookhaven National Laboratory has introduced a fellowship program named after Nobel Laureate Raymond Davis Jr. The initiative targets early career researchers, aiming to draw top talent to the lab and nurture future scientific leaders. Applications for the inaugural fellowship are now open.
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Georgia Tech develops efficient method for converting plant biomass into useful chemicals
Georgia Tech researchers have introduced a more efficient method for converting lignin, an organic polymer found in wood and plants, into valuable chemicals. Collaborating with Eli Stavitski from the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, the team used X-ray absorption spectroscopy to analyze their innovative process.
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Global celebration of Dark Matter Day planned with events worldwide
Each year, around October 31, institutions worldwide celebrate Dark Matter Day. The event invites the public to participate in both in-person and virtual activities that include talks and engaging events for all ages.
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Brookhaven Lab hosts summer school for underrepresented STEM students
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory recently hosted its inaugural User Facility Summer School, providing 13 students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research project across three key facilities: the Tandem Van de Graaff facility, the Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN), and the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II).