The mistakes are small but carry severe consequences: In Usher syndrome, genetic mutations cause both hearing and vision loss. Cell biologist Professor Uwe Wolfrum from Mainz University is researching the molecular background of this rare genetic disorder – supported by foundations and, not least, by affected individuals themselves.

S960 steel is lighter and stronger than commonly used S355 steel, making it an effective material for bridge construction. However, the welding process can reduce its mechanical properties, limiting its applications. A research team from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a welding technology for efficient applications of ultra-high strength S960 steel. By precisely controlling the heat input during welding, the mechanical properties of the steel are maintained. This innovation has been adopted in recent footbridge construction in the Fanling North New Development Area, marking Hong Kong’s first public works using S960 steel, and facilitating innovative application of high-strength steel in bridge construction. 

Patience and complexity are the hallmarks of fundamental scientific research. It takes time to do what we do at the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science.

Case in point: Technical staff at the DOE’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory have built a prototype of a superconducting cryomodule for the Proton Improvement Plan II (PIP-II) project.

Researchers from the University of Washington, Seattle, or UW, and Los Alamos National Laboratory used the Summit supercomputer at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory to answer one of fission’s biggest questions: What exactly happens during the nucleus’s “neck rupture” as it splits in two? 

How can research help families raising infants with Down syndrome? Professor of Kinesiology and Health Jerry Wu is leading a team of Georgia State researchers to explore how early interventions could impact mobility, cognitive and language development

Jefferson Lab’s Experimental Physics Software and Computing Infrastructure (EPSCI) group develops centralized computing software that can be shared by any of the lab’s experimental halls and used for future projects. 

Hanka was shocked when her COLOTECT® test came back positive for early-stage colorectal cancer. Thanks to early detection and a follow-up colonoscopy, she avoided chemotherapy. Now, she advocates for proactive screening, helping others take control of their health and hopes that sharing her story will inspire more people to take the first step toward a healthier future.