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The crystal structure of CHD_r1 (gray) is very similar to the computational design model (colored). (Image by Linna An, et al., Science.)

Breaking Boundaries in Biomedicine: Advanced Photon Source Enables Protein Design

From growth hormones to cancer drugs, small molecules play a crucial role in our health. Monitoring them is essential to…

Hines stands beside the Arktis, a drone-based radiation detection system. Credit: ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

Jairus Hines: Detecting Radiation With Drones

Jairus Hines has accomplished what many spend their weekends dreaming of:  turning a hobby into a career. Hines is an…

Butanol molecules trigger changes in a microbial cell membrane model in this illustration of research that used neutron scattering and supercomputing to understand fundamental processes for the efficient production of domestic fuels, chemicals and materials from plant biomass. Credit: Morgan Manning/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

Solving a Molecular Mystery for Better Bioproducts

Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Cincinnati achieved a breakthrough in understanding…

Meteorology and Oceanography Battlespace Surveillance Company 1st Intelligence Battalion Marines and NRL Ocean Science Division engineers observe surf conditions and LittoralLens system performance during amphibious combat vehicle operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Michael Walls)

Next-Gen Tactical Decision Aid: A Naval System-of-Systems Approach

OCEANSIDE, Calif. – The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering and Research Development…

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Researchers Address Material Challenges to Make Commercial Fusion Power a Reality

Imagine if we could take the energy of the sun, put it in a container, and use it to provide…

soldier in cbrn ppe

Far Forward Biological Sequencing Generates Chem Bio Defense Advantages by Innovating at the Speed of Relevance

In the past, fielding technologies to warfighters has followed a structured lather, rinse, repeat routine. The demand signal for a…

U.S. Army Medical Command trauma surgeons

The Bionics for Veterans (BIOVET) Advanced Surgical Training: A Bridge Between Nations

Military and civilian medical professionals from across Europe and the United States gathered for a pioneering surgical and rehabilitative training…

molten salt reactor

Idaho National Laboratory Unveils First-of-a-Kind Molten Salt Test Loop

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) recently debuted a new molten salt test loop that will support the development of advanced reactors…

Charles Thangaraj stands beside the conduction-cooled cryostat that will house a superconducting radiofrequency accelerator. This machine promises to replace cobalt-60 systems to sterilize medical equipment. Credit: Tom Nicol, Fermilab

Fermilab Seeks to Broaden Industry Adoption of Electron Accelerators

Although it often goes unnoticed, Americans rely on specific industries to carry out important, life-saving tasks such as sterilizing medical…

Macro DNA molecules structure of genetic code

Argonne Team Delivers a 100x Speedup of Genetic Data Analysis From the Million Veteran Program

For the past three years, Ravi Madduri, a senior computer scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Argonne National…

Researchers observed how electrons, excited by ultrafast light pulses, danced in unison around a particle less than a nanometer in diameter, then emitted excess energy in the form of several electrons. (RMT Bergues )

Researchers Record Ultrafast Chorus Dance of Electrons on Super-Small Particle

It may be the smallest, shortest chorus dance ever recorded. As reported in Science Advances, an international team of researchers…

3D Rendering of solid-state long lasting battery energy concept. (Photo by Shutterstock)

Army Scientists Develop New Battery Treatment Process

ADELPHI, Md. — U.S. Army scientists have developed a new surface treatment that could lead to more efficient and longer-lasting…