Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is a renowned multidisciplinary research institution located in Upton, New York. Established in 1947, primarily for nuclear research, it is now managed by Brookhaven Science Associates under the U.S. Department of Energy. The laboratory conducts cutting-edge research in physical, biomedical, and environmental sciences, as well as energy technologies and national security. BNL is home to several innovative facilities, including the National Synchrotron Light Source II and the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, which are crucial for advancements in materials science, chemistry, and physics. The laboratory’s mission is to advance fundamental knowledge about the nature of the universe and to apply scientific discoveries to develop new technologies, benefiting society and broadening our understanding of the physical world.
A successful demonstration could enhance the production of hydrogen from water. Hydrogen (H2) holds great potential as a fuel to reduce greenhouse gases, particularly when…
A new study shows how sugar levels influence plant growth and oil production through the protein KIN10, offering the potential for advancements in biofuel production….
Scientists have increased oil production in Camelina sativa by 21.4% by gene-editing the TT8 gene, paving the way for more efficient biofuel crops. As initiatives…
Combination of techniques reveals how a nanoparticle catalyst forms from individual atoms during operation and subsequently breaks down for recycling. Researchers at the U.S. Department…
Nuclear theorists developed a high-resolution map of quark distributions within protons, distinguishing the roles of up and down quarks in proton properties using advanced computational…
Adding an electrolyte additive enhanced the charging speed of lithium metal batteries and resulted in novel insights into battery chemistry. Chemists from the U.S. Department…
A thin-film coating protects against oxidation that can degrade superconductivity and quantum coherence. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have…
Data from heavy ion collisions give new insight into electromagnetic properties of quark-gluon plasma. A new analysis by the STAR collaboration at the Relativistic Heavy…
Scientists uncovered mercury in mongoose brains, indicating a broader environmental threat and raising concerns about human exposure to mercury. Exposure to mercury (Hg) is extremely…
Tandem electrocatalytic-thermocatalytic conversion could help offset emissions of potent greenhouse gas by locking carbon away in a useful material. Scientists at the U.S. Department of…
Researchers developed a light yet strong material by combining two unexpected ingredients—DNA and glass. Working at the nanoscale provides scientists with a deep understanding and…
Researchers have developed a highly robust material with an extremely low density by constructing a structure using DNA and subsequently coating it in glass. Materials…
Scientists from the University of Kansas and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have made significant progress towards separating hydrogen and oxygen molecules…
Tunneling spectroscopy uncovers the clearest proof yet that this exotic superconducting state of matter exists without a magnetic field in an iron-based superconductor. Researchers discovered…
Analysis of lightweight nuclei emerging from gold ion collisions offers insight into primordial matter phase changes. Physicists analyzing data from gold ion smashups at the…
Researchers decode the chemical profile of tantalum surface oxides to enhance understanding of loss mechanisms and to boost the performance of qubits. Whether it’s baking…
Particle collisions offer a new way to study interactions of hyperon particles with ordinary nuclear building blocks, potentially giving insight into the properties of neutron…
Precision measurements reveal connection between electron density and atomic arrangements in charge-ordered states of a superconducting copper-oxide material. Researchers at the Brookhaven National Laboratory have…