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This entry has been cross-posted from the White House Blog. President Obama to tour Cree, manufacturer of energy efficient LED lighting, while in North Carolina for the Jobs and Competitiveness Council.

Earlier this week, we talked about Secretary Chu’s visit to the St. Petersburg Seaport. But that’s not all he did while visiting the historic Russian city this week. The Optogan LED Factory opened their doors so the Secretary could see their prod...

Learn the energy slang -- Wheeling, Christmas Tree and more.

Secretary Chu writes from Russia about opportunities for partnership between our two countries -- most notably on one of the most important areas where we need to work together: nuclear power and nuclear security.

Scientists at Brookhaven use the National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS) to take a look at how the urinary-tract-infection causing strain of E. coli extends its sticky fingers.

What's daylighting? Learn about the simple concept that can save you energy and money in this edition of Energy 101.

CERN's voices and videos are now searchable via ScienceCinema.

What do filamentous fungi have in common with renewable fuels? And what are filamentous fungi, you might ask?

The Mira Loma High School of Sacramento, California, and the Gale Ranch Middle School of San Ramon, California, beat out 1,800 sciences teams from across the country to become the 2011 National Science Bowl champions today.

The 21st National Science Bowl® (NSB) is being held in Washington, D.C. April 28th-May 3rd. Stay updated on the competition through the NSB Journal, Facebook or the new SmartPhone Mobile application!