Argonne News & Announcements

Peter B. Littlewood, who served as director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory from 2014 to 2016, died on June 15, 2026, at the age of 71.

The Argonne physicist was recognized for decades of discoveries on superconductors, magnetism and other complex materials, and for helping build key instruments and data standards used by researchers worldwide.

A new record for superconductivity without extreme pressure could pave the way for more efficient energy systems and next-generation technologies.

Argonne scientists contributed to the Muon g-2 experiment hosted at Fermilab, recognized with the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for delivering the world’s most precise measurement to date of the muon’s magnetic anomaly.

Researchers uncover insights into the physics behind diamond’s superconductivity by creating high-quality diamond, isolating electronic signatures and revealing long-hidden underlying mechanisms.

As a fellow, Feng Qiu will help lead the global community while applying AI to monitor grid assets and strengthen resilience against disruptions.

High-resolution 3D images of the pion offer new insight into how this key particle forms the atomic nuclei of all visible matter.

Argonne and DOE’s Office of Critical Materials and Energy Innovation launched the National Science-at-Scale Collaborative to help companies move critical materials and chemical manufacturing technologies from research to commercial production faster.