News from 2023
High energy physics experts network, collaborate at UH-hosted symposium
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
More than 100 experts in the field of high energy physics gathered at the East-West Center for the 45th meeting of the U.S.-Japan Science and Technology Cooperation Program in High Energy Physics, hosted by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, May 22–23.
Barrasso Bill Would Protect Availability of Critical Transformers
By DOE Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), today introduced S. 2036, the Protecting America's Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) is an original cosponsor of the legislation.
Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce a Subcommittee Hearing to Examine MACRA
By DOE Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced a subcommittee hearing titled “MACRA Checkup: Assessing Implementation and Challenges that Remain for Patients and Doctors."
Unlocking the power of photosynthesis for clean energy production
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
A new grant will allow Rochester researchers to leverage bacteria and nanomaterials to mimic photosynthesis and produce clean-burning hydrogen fuel.
A particular ‘sandwich’ of graphene and boron nitride may lead to next-gen microelectronics
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Moiré patterns occur everywhere. They are created by layering two similar but not identical geometric designs.
David Krasowska and Kirill Nagaitsev Awarded DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowships
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Northwestern Engineering computer science PhD students David Krasowska and Kirill Nagaitsev have been awarded Department of Energy (DOE) Computational Science Graduate Fellowships (CSGF).
Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce a Subcommittee Hearing to Examine MACRA
By DOE Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced a subcommittee hearing titled “MACRA Checkup: Assessing Implementation and Challenges that Remain for Patients and Doctors."
Scholars Explore Future Careers at National Labs Day
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
UC Merced’s Graduate Division hosted its third National Labs Day on April 21.
Two grad students earn research recognition from the Department of Energy
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Two NAU students were selected for a prestigious research program through the U.S. Department of Energy, which will give them the opportunity to do groundbreaking research in a national lab.
Demystifying vortex rings in nuclear fusion, supernovae
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Better understanding the formation of swirling, ring-shaped disturbances—known as vortex rings—could help nuclear fusion researchers compress fuel more efficiently, bringing it closer to becoming a viable energy source.
Energy Department discusses Lock Hydro 10 Partners; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications on June 15
By DOE Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
New Method Predicts Extreme Events More Accurately
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
With the rise of extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent in our warming climate, accurate predictions are becoming more critical for all of us, from farmers to city-dwellers to businesses around the world.
Tiny diamond rotor could improve protein studies
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Many of the biological materials that researchers are most interested in studying, including those associated with major diseases, don’t lend themselves to the conventional methods that researchers typically use to probe a material’s structure and chemistry.
University of Chicago joins global partnerships to advance quantum computing
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
$100 million from IBM to help develop quantum-centric supercomputer; $50 million from Google to support quantum research and workforce development
Energy Department discusses Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Texas to Louisiana Energy Pathway Project on June 15
By DOE Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chairs Rodgers and Johnson Announce Hearing on Ensuring Access to Affordable Vehicles and Fuel
By DOE Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today announced a hearing titled “Driving Affordability: Preserving People's Freedom to Buy Affordable Vehicles and Fuel."
Emrgy Inc.; Notice of Preliminary Determination of a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility and Soliciting Comments and Motions To Intervene discussed on June 15 by Energy Department
By DOE Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chairs Rodgers and Johnson Announce Hearing on Ensuring Access to Affordable Vehicles and Fuel
By DOE Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today announced a hearing titled “Driving Affordability: Preserving People's Freedom to Buy Affordable Vehicles and Fuel."
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $135 Million to Reduce Emissions Across America’s Industrial Sector
By DOE Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: 40 Projects Across 21 States Will Advance Technologies to Decarbonize American Industry and Help Create Good-Paying Jobs
Manchin Announces $3 Million for West Virginia University Research Corporation Project to Help Decarbonize Food and Beverage Industry
By DOE Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced $3 million through the U.S. Department of Energy to fund a project at West Virginia University (WVU) Research Corporation that will focus on innovative technologies to help decarbonize the food and beverage industry. The food and beverage industry is one of the largest energy consuming industries in the U.S.