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Argonne and UChicago PME researchers “split” phonons – or sound – in step toward new type of quantum computer

In two experiments, researchers use an acoustic beam splitter to demonstrate the quantum properties of phonons.

Quantum Information Science, quantum computing

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Argonne hosts Unity Mile walk to celebrate Pride Month

Walk is a celebration of Argonne’s core values of respect and teamwork.

Resource Groups, Diversity and Inclusion , We Are Argonne

Left: Image of a ring-shaped molecular host that contains just one iron atom. Right: X-ray absorption spectrum of single atom detected at location B in the molecular ring. Spectrum matches that of iron.

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Scientists analyze a single atom with X-rays for the first time

In the most powerful X-ray facilities in the world, scientists can analyze samples so small they contain only 10,000 atoms. Smaller sizes have proved exceedingly difficult to achieve, but a multi-institutional team has scaled down to a single atom.

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, X-Ray Science and Technology, Synchrotron Science

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Argonne’s Autonomous Vehicle Competition returns to the spotlight

On hiatus since 2020, Argonne’s annual Autonomous Vehicle Competition resumes at the Museum of Science and Industry, challenging high school students to work together to develop, test and present their own self-driving vehicles.

STEM Outreach, Competitions

Awards and Recognition

Argonne’s Jordi Roglans-Ribas claims second Secretary’s Honor Award

Former director of Argonne’s Nuclear Science and Engineering division had integral role on teams that received 2022 Secretary’s Honor Awards.

Global Security, National Security, Nonproliferation

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Argonne finds a way to recycle ‘plastic No. 2’ not just two or three times but infinitely

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Argonne National Laboratory’s Particle Accelerator Is a Crucial Tool for Researchers. It’s Getting an $815 Million Upgrade

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University of Chicago joins global partnerships to advance quantum computing

University of Chicago

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Extracting a clean fuel from water

Clean hydrogen could not only propel vehicles with no emitted pollutants but also help decarbonize industrial processes.

Energy Technology and Storage, Batteries and Fuel Cells, Materials Science and Engineering

An electric vehicle battery for all seasons

Scientists developed a new and safer electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that works as well in sub-zero conditions as it does at room temperature.

Energy Technology and Storage, Batteries and Fuel Cells

Elemental map of zinc measured by synchrotron-based X-ray fluorescence microscopy demonstrates the increase in total zinc content, and the differential distribution of zinc in ovarian follicles during primordial through secondary stage development. The color scale bar represents the minimum and maximum zinc contents (µg/cm2). Scale bar=10 μm.

Scientists use X-ray beams to determine role of zinc in development of ovarian follicles

The discovery that zinc is involved in the fertilization process earlier than initially thought was made with the help of the Bionanoprobe, a cutting-edge instrument at Argonne.

Biology, Biochemistry, Protein Science

Data from Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source provides foundation for first U.S. approved RSV vaccine

Arexvy has been shown to prevent severe illness brought on by respiratory syncytial virus, which affects millions every year. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Arexvy for people 60 years old or older.

Accelerator Science and Engineering, Biology, Structural Biology

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Recent results from the new Argonne Auger-Meitner Radioisotope Microscope (ARM)

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Mochi Project Overview: the Democratization of Data Services in HPC

June 13, 2023|1:00 PM | Online Only

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Wildfires Identification in Alaska using Satellite Images and Machine Learning

June 14, 2023|10:30 AM | Building 240
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Mochi in Practice: Data Services for High-Energy Physics and Elastic In Situ Visualization Workflows

June 20, 2023|1:00 PM | Building 241
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