The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is a cabinet-level agency of the United States government responsible for advancing the country’s energy and national security goals. The DOE conducts cutting-edge research and development in a wide range of areas, including nuclear power, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and national security. It also oversees a number of national laboratories and research facilities, including the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. On this page, you will find a collection of articles related to the research and discoveries made by the DOE and its affiliated institutions, including updates on current projects, new findings, and insights into the cutting-edge research being conducted by DOE scientists. Stay informed about the latest developments in energy and national security research by exploring the articles on this page.
Combining zirconium with silicon nitride improves the transformation of propane, a component of natural gas, into polypropylene, a highly sought-after plastic. Polypropylene is a widely…
Researchers have successfully measured the quantum structure of radium monofluoride (RaF) using ion-trapping and specialized laser techniques, allowing for the detailed characterization of its rotational…
Researchers expand the quantum mechanical descriptions of nuclear fusion reactions. Low-energy nuclear fusion reactions are influenced by the migration of neutrons and protons between fusing…
A powerful combination of high-throughput computation and precise fabrication techniques has been developed to accelerate the discovery of quantum defects. For the first time, researchers…
Researchers are developing a method to simplify the calculation of neutrinos’ quantum flavor changes in dense astrophysical settings like supernovae. By integrating quantum mechanics into…
Researchers use high-energy heavy-ion collisions to investigate quark-gluon plasma (QGP), studying its transient existence and the unique production of Bc mesons through charm and bottom…
New experiments have demonstrated that stars convert potassium and hydrogen into calcium at a rate 13 times faster than previously thought. This discovery, derived from…
What Is Symmetry in Physics? In physics, symmetry refers to how particles behave when space, time, or quantum numbers are reversed. We’re used to seeing…
Measurements from the LHCb collaboration expand scientific understanding of how individual quarks assemble to form observable matter. Research from the Large Hadron Collider has unveiled…
Advanced simulations of heavy atomic nucleus collisions have shown that the viscosity of the quark-gluon plasma increases with net-baryon density. This research, significant for understanding…
Library of operating data enables analysis of complex electric grids. The Grid Event Signature Library at Oak Ridge National Laboratory offers waveform datasets that help…
A recent study has shown that a groundbreaking electrolyte solution, identified through a bioscience technique, has quadrupled the cycle life of batteries used in electric…
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have discovered new behaviors in an ultrathin material that may revolutionize optoelectronic devices. Using a high-speed electron camera, they…
New research boosts our understanding of a likely candidate for next-generation computer chips. Scientists at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory are advancing semiconductor technology by…
Researchers have developed a model for “super grids” to sustain electricity in the Caribbean during hurricanes, exploring interconnected grid systems to offset the impact of…
Researchers at the U.S. DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory have created nearly 4 million simulated images of the cosmos for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope…
A new technique developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory uses advanced microscopy to study electrochemical reactions at the atomic level, revealing detailed transformations in catalyst…