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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 29-Oct-2026 01:16 ET (29-Oct-2026 05:16 GMT/UTC)

X-ray beams help researchers learn new tricks from old metals

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

From a nanoscale grain of platinum, researchers made a first step in developing a tool that enables them to characterize the materials with a new level of detail, ultimately producing the best materials for the hydrogen production and use.

Journal: Nano Letters

New tools to combat Chicago’s changing climate

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne and Northeastern Illinois University launched instruments to measure Chicago’s changing climate. These sensors are the first for the Argonne-led Urban Integrated Field Laboratory called Community Research on Climate and Urban Science (CROCUS).

A new look at the electric vehicle supply chain as battery-powered cars hit the roads en masse

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers at Argonne have published a series of reports that look at how production of electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries for cars are reshaping the transportation sector, with impacts ranging from job creation to reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Using math to map social connections

DOE/Sandia National Laboratories

Mike Brzustowicz and his team are using a mathematical principle and Sandia’s computing capabilities to probe the mysteries of connections between people and things, and create a predictive measure for everything from energy grid resiliency to A.I.

Zhaodi Pan seeks to uncover the oldest mysteries of the universe

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Zhaodi Pan developed a detector to search for ancient clues in the cosmic microwave background.

Sustaining US nuclear power plants could be key to decarbonization

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

As the world races to discover solutions for reaching net zero carbon emissions, a PNNL analysis quantifies the economic value of the existing nuclear power fleet and its carbon-free energy contributions.

Journal: Nuclear Technology

Cybersecurity goes undercover to protect electric grid data

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Inspired by one of the mysteries of human perception, an ORNL researcher invented a new way to hide sensitive electric grid information from cyberattack: Within a constantly-changing color palette.

Let’s get cracking: Sandia scientists detect gases from fractured rock

DOE/Sandia National Laboratories

Geoscientists have detected specific gases being released from fractured rocks in real time after a series of small chemical explosions set underground. This fundamental research, led by Sandia National Laboratories geoscientist Steve Bauer, could one day improve the prediction of earthquakes or detection of underground explosions.

Making electric vehicle charging stations cybersecure

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne research is informing smart infrastructure that can support the electric grid.

ORNL celebrates 80th anniversary, unveils International Hall representing diversity

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory leadership and staff gathered at the lab’s main campus in Oak Ridge, Tenn., on April 27 to dedicate a renovated International Hall of flags and unveil new displays reflecting the lab’s rich 80-year history.

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