Energy and Global Security

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Scientists pioneer new generation of semiconductor neutron detector

January 15, 2020

In the News

Renewable Friday: Oil and Gaslighting V, Renewable Natural Gas

December 20, 2019

JCESR director George Crabtree recognized for outstanding achievements in science and technology

December 19, 2019

In the News

Research yields potential bioblendstock for diesel fuel

December 17, 2019 | biofuel

In the News

Working Together to Close Climate Change Information Gaps

Scientists and managers on the ground gathered to identify information gaps that pose barriers to evaluating climate change risks and responses.

December 16, 2019

In the News

Junkyards Get Greener With a Shift to Recycled Steel

Scrapyards are moving toward zero waste.

December 12, 2019

In the News

Battery collaboration meeting discusses new pathways to recycle lithium-ion batteries

Argonne joins with industry to address the battery recycling challenge.

December 10, 2019 | Industry Engagement, Business Partnerships, Business Opportunities

Battery collaboration meeting discusses new pathways to recycle lithium-ion batteries

December 09, 2019

In the News

A More Painless Extraction of Radioactive Byproducts

A new process removes radioactive byproducts from used nuclear fuel.

December 05, 2019

In the News

New power, old batteries

How researchers are breathing new life into ‘dead’ rechargeable batteries

December 04, 2019 | battery recycling, lithium-ion batteries, Life Cycle Analysis

In the News

How a National Lab is Securing Electric Vehicles and Smart Cars of the Future

At Argonne, a holistic approach is accelerating discoveries and bolstering the fight against emerging transportation threats.

December 03, 2019 | electric vehicle

Feature Story

Argonne collaboration shows benefits of better corn residue management strategies

Sustainable corn stover removal can maintain soil carbon stock, according a new Argonne-led study.

December 02, 2019 | Environmental and Earth Science, Climate Science, Land Management

corn stover

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New ethanol conversion approach can reduce greenhouse gas emissions between 40 and 96 percent

November 27, 2019 | Life Cycle Analysis

Press Release

Argonne researchers named to “highly cited” list

Argonne researchers named in the Global Highly Cited Researchers list.

November 27, 2019

In the News

New study analyzes viability of sustainable fuels developed through new process

November 26, 2019 | Life Cycle Analysis

Press Release

Big trucks, little emissions

Researchers develop a new approach for converting ethanol using the latest advances in catalysis and process development.

November 25, 2019 | Transportation Systems, Advanced Engines and Fuels

Bridge with automobiles driving across. Bridge spans a body of water.

In the News

Study: Even a Coal-Powered Tesla Is Greener Than a Normal Car

November 25, 2019 | Life Cycle Analysis

In the News

COD Students Compete in Prestigious National Cybersecurity

College of DuPage Students Compete in Prestigious National Cybersecurity Competition at Argonne National Laboratory

November 25, 2019 | CyberForce

In the News

Paper Published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) Reports Significant Advances and Cost and Environmental Advantages for Vertimass Technology

November 25, 2019 | Life Cycle Analysis

Argonne HPC efforts in climate garner innovation award

November 22, 2019

Two Argonne projects earn Secretary of Energy Honor Awards

November 20, 2019

Feature Story

Argonne researchers team up with local colleagues to develop sub-Saharan energy transition strategies

Argonne engineer helps global research group host workshops in Ghana to launch long-term plan of expanding electrical access in Ghana and other countries.

November 18, 2019 | Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, energy usage

Argonne’s Todd Levin and Carnegie Mellon’s Destenie Nock helped SEN-Africa colleagues from University of Ghana, the University of Cape Town and the University of Nairobi host two workshops to learn about tradeoffs involved with sporadic electrical access. (Image by SEN-Africa.)

Feature Story

New Argonne model helps decision makers predict and plan for the future of electrified transportation

A new model for the future of electric transportation

November 18, 2019 | Computational Science, Modeling and Simulation, Global Security

Electric vehicles and charging stations.

Press Release

University of Maryland, Baltimore County wins DOE’s 2019 CyberForce Competition™

After a long suspenseful day, University of Maryland, Baltimore County earned the top spot as national winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s CyberForce Competition.

November 18, 2019 | Computer Science and Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyberphysical Systems

CyberForce Competition National Winners

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HPCwire Reveals Winners of the 2019 Readers’ and Editors’ Choice Awards at SC19 Conference in Denver

November 18, 2019