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A photo of two scientists at a computer terminal.

May 16, 2013

Searching for Knowledge, ‘To infinity, and beyond!’

Quest for dark matter takes Office of Science supported research from high in the sky to deep underground.

September 26, 2012

Celebrating, Molecular Style

New molecule discovered by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory can expand to take in its metallic guests.

The principal investigators of this study together at the recent 8th Peptoid Summit at the Berkeley Lab Molecular Foundry. From Left to Right: Ron Zuckermann, Kent Kirshenbaum, Glenn Butterfoss, Vincent Voelz, Richard Bonnaeu, Ken Dill.

September 5, 2012

Predictions, Proteins and Peptoids

A group of researchers supported by the Office of Science's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) successfully predicted how a few small peptoids, the synthetic cousins of proteins would take shape.

Simulated structures showing the starting material of carbon-60 "buckyballs" (magenta) and m-xylene solvent (blue) before being compressed.

August 27, 2012

Dented Diamonds, Carbon Cages and Exceptional Potential

Office of Science supported researchers develop new material with amazing hardness and exciting possibilities.

May 2, 2011

California Schools Sweep the 2011 National Science Bowl

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.

December 23, 2010

Tracking Santa: An Interview with the Head Researcher

Every year since 1998, the Department of Energy's Los Alamos lab has been using state of the art technology to track Santa Claus as he circles the globe the night before Christmas. New Media Specialist Ginny Simmons sits down with Santa Tracker Head Re...