News from April 2023
Student Researchers Working with National Lab on Mercury Remediation
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
At UC Merced, mercury is a regional challenge that student and faculty researchers have been tackling for several years.
Viable superconducting material created in Rochester lab
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Researchers have not only raised the temperature, but also lowered the pressure required to achieve superconductivity.
A surprising way to trap a microparticle
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
When physicists steered a tiny microparticle toward a cylindrical obstacle, they expected one of two outcomes to occur.
What the heck is a Cosmic ray Veto detector? Final large shipment heads to Fermilab
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
University of Virginia physicists and the research organization Fermilab are assembling the final pieces of a “cosmic ray veto detector,” which will help them spy on subatomic particles called muons as they decay into electrons.
What happens when a stars dies?
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
There is a large community of scientists looking into what happens when a star explodes.
Purifying water with just a few atoms
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Due to their considerable efficiency, catalysts made of just a few atoms show great promise in the field of water treatment.
White House honors chemists Hoffman, Somorjai with Enrico Fermi Award
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The Biden Administration today (Tuesday, March 28) named Darleane C. Hoffman and Gabor A. Somorjai as recipients of the Enrico Fermi Presidential Award, one of the oldest and most prestigious science and technology honors bestowed by the U.S. government.
Physicist Helps Advance Understanding of Fundamental Particles
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Professor’s work to measure lifespans of charmed baryons featured in prestigious journal
Research collaboration between UChicago and Argonne boosts development of sustainable technology
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Solving some of most pressing environmental problems—including water scarcity and climate change—could lie in new materials designed to collect water from air or power new energy sources.
Ringing an electronic wave: Elusive massive phason observed in a charge density wave
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have detected the existence of a charge density wave of electrons that acquires mass as it interacts with the background lattice ions of the material over long distances.
Msu -Led International research network welcomes new Ibero-American partnerto advance nuclear astrophysics
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The International Research Network for Nuclear Astrophysics (IReNA), supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and headquartered at Michigan State University (MSU).
New technology to improve cancer treatment at HU Proton Therapy Institute
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Hampton University has announced a partnership with Leo Cancer Care and the Jefferson Lab Friday to help improve cancer treatment.
UC physicist explores mysteries of strange metals
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Physicists at the University of Cincinnati are learning more about the bizarre behavior of “strange metals,” which operate outside the normal rules of electricity.
Notice published by Energy Department on March 31
By DOE Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Energy Department published a six page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Energy Department discusses Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation on March 31
By DOE Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Nevada Power Company; Notice Granting Motion To Hold Proceeding in Abeyance discussed on March 31 by Energy Department
By DOE Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Manchin Statement on Treasury EV Tax Credit Guidance
By DOE Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the below statement following the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s release of guidance on the use of electric vehicle tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Electricity Advisory Committee discussed on March 31 by Energy Department
By DOE Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Energy Department discusses Brainerd Public Utilities; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation on March 31
By DOE Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $200 Million to Modernize and Expand Hydropower
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced more than $200 million for the modernization and expansion of hydroelectric power throughout America and the advancement of new marine energy technologies.