Each year, scientists with the Office of Science, at our national laboratories, and supported by the Office of Science at the nation’s colleges and universities, publish thousands of research findings in the scientific literature. About 200 of these are selected annually by their respective program areas in the Office of Science as publication highlights of special note.

For the archive of past publication highlights, click here.

December 18, 2023

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3D-Printed Alloys Offer Improved Strength and Ductility

Laser-based additive manufacturing produces high-entropy alloys that are stronger and less likely to fracture.

December 15, 2023

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Gigabytes of Data? Real-Time Analysis Is Easy with this New Approach

New algorithms allow real-time interactive data processing at 10X previous rates for electron microscopy data.

December 13, 2023

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Bridging Theory and Fusion Experiments through Physics-Informed Deep Learning

Neural networks guided by physics are creating new ways to observe the complexities of plasmas.

December 11, 2023

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Using Gravitational Waves to Observe Thermal Effects in Binary Neutron Star Mergers

Simulations of binary neutron star mergers suggest that future detectors will distinguish between different models of hot nuclear matter.

December 8, 2023

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AI Doctor Keeps a Mile-Long Particle Accelerator Healthy

Machine learning methods support human operators in diagnosing and fixing failing subsystems in an accelerator-driven X-ray laser.

December 6, 2023

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When in a Plasma of Quarks and Gluons, Not All Jets Radiate Equally

Jets of particles in quark-gluon plasma from heavy-ion collisions lose energy via radiation, but how they radiate energy depends on the jet’s structure.

December 4, 2023

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Collisions Change How Fast Ions Surf on Plasma Waves in Fusion Experiments and Beyond

Computation and simulations show that different types of collisions compete to determine the way energy is transferred between particles and plasma waves.

December 1, 2023

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Nature Inspires a New Wave of Biotechnology

Synthetic peptide assemblies show promise as bioelectronic materials.

November 29, 2023

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Theory Offers a High-Resolution View of Quarks Inside Protons

Theorists predict differential distribution of 'up' and 'down' quarks within protons—and differential contributions to the proton's properties.

November 27, 2023

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Silica Films Mean Better Catalysts in Confined Two-Dimensional Spaces

Covering metal catalyst surfaces with thin layers of oxide materials can enhance chemical reactions.