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Researchers eye manganese as key to safer, cheaper lithium-ion batteries

One of Earth’s most abundant metals, manganese could help replace expensive cobalt in battery cathodes.

June 04, 2020 | Batteries and Fuel Cells, Metals, Scientific User Facilities

Manganese rich ore rock (Image by Shutterstock/Sunshine Seeds.)

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Deep learning system will monitor birds at solar facilities

Using artificial intelligence and advanced cameras will help improve our understanding of how birds interact with photovoltaic arrays.

June 03, 2020 | Artificial Intelligence, Renewable Energy, Remote Sensing

Bird movement captured in video. A series of small video frames will be used for a computer model to learn what a bird would look like. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

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Argonne offers mentorship and resources to students in Department of Energy-sponsored graduate student research

The Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program will give 12 graduate students the chance to develop their theses and dive into hands-on scientific research at Argonne National Laboratory.

May 22, 2020 | Computational Science, Computational Methods, Computer Science and Engineering

A graduate student in the SCGSR Program conducts important lab research in a state-of-the-art facility at Argonne National Laboratory. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

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Aurora workshop helps researchers ramp up preparations for exascale computing

The Argonne Leadership Computing Facility recently hosted a workshop to help attendees advance code development efforts for Argonne’s upcoming exascale system, Aurora.

May 19, 2020 | High Performance Computing

From left: Intel software engineer Louise Huot, NERSC application performance group lead Jack Deslippe, and Argonne computational scientists William Huhn (standing) and Nichols Romero discuss exascale code development at the ALCF’s recent Aurora workshop. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

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Largest collection of 3D supernova simulations leads to new insights on explosion dynamics

Researchers using DOE supercomputers, including Argonne’s Theta, produced pivotal 3D simulations to elucidate the physics behind the collapse of massive stars.

May 11, 2020 | Computational Astrophysics, High Performance Computing, Modeling and Simulation

Bursting your (tiny) bubbles: New research points the way toward pore-free 3D printing

May 07, 2020

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Argonne’s researchers and facilities playing a key role in the fight against COVID-19

Argonne is bringing the power of its scientific leadership and state-of-the-art user facilities to bear in the global battle against COVID-19.

April 27, 2020 | Accelerator Science and Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry

Argonne researchers are using the laboratory’s Advanced Photon Source to discover the structure of viral proteins using X-ray crystallography. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

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Argonne makes everyday Earth Day

Argonne remains a good steward of tax dollars and a model for other organizations seeking to do the same by increasing cost savings and reducing their environmental impact.

April 22, 2020 | Environmental and Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Engineering

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory honors Earth Day and every day with its Site Sustainability Program. The team supports world-class science and engineering breakthroughs, addresses deferred maintenance and improves operations. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

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Q&A with Romit Maulik, the ALCF’s Margaret Butler Fellow

Romit Maulik discusses his fellowship at the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility.

April 14, 2020 | High Performance Computing, Modeling and Simulation, Machine Learning

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A unique heat storage technology gathers steam

Argonne system surpasses conventional storage options in both flexibility and efficiency

April 07, 2020 | Energy Consumption and Efficiency, Energy Conversion, Energy Systems

Applications for Argonne’s Thermal Energy Storage System include combined heat and power systems, power plants, desalination plants, heavy-duty trucks, and more. (Image by Factory_Easy/Shutterstock.)

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IMSA High School Internship advances DUNE project and showcases unexplored potential of physics

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) interns at Argonne National Laboratory contribute to Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) project and advance in key STEM pipelines.

April 06, 2020 | Computational Science, Computational Methods, Computer Science and Engineering

IMSA students involved in the Student and Inquiry Research (SIR) program conclude their experience with the IMSAloquium, a special colloquium event at IMSA where students present their work to teachers, parents, and mentors. (Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy [IMSA].)