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Brookhaven National Laboratory News


Dec 19, 2024

Brookhaven Lab reveals top scientific breakthroughs of 2024

The Brookhaven National Laboratory, operated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has announced its top 10 scientific discoveries for 2024.

Dec 16, 2024

AI advances discussed at PubSci event hosted by Brookhaven National Laboratory

Curious minds gathered at Napper Tandy’s in Bay Shore, New York, on November 19, 2024, for the latest installment of PubSci.

Dec 16, 2024

C2QA expands educational programs to develop future US quantum workforce

The classical computers used globally in offices, schools, and research laboratories are known for their efficiency in completing tasks quickly.

Dec 12, 2024

DOE's national research centers celebrate four years advancing quantum technology

Since their inception in 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy's National Quantum Information Science Research Centers (NQISRCs) have made significant strides in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and materials.

Dec 9, 2024

Research uncovers slow atomic movements' role in unconventional superconductivity

Researchers at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have made a significant advancement in understanding unconventional superconductors.

Dec 6, 2024

Brookhaven Lab uses RHIC tests to advance Electron-Ion Collider design

The U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory is preparing for the development of the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a new facility aimed at exploring the atomic nucleus and fundamental forces.

Dec 2, 2024

New study reveals quantum entanglement effects within protons

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory, along with collaborators, have developed a new method to explore quantum entanglement within protons using data from high-energy particle collisions.

Nov 27, 2024

Cesarotti honored with prestigious lectureship award by Brookhaven National Lab

The U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory has announced Cari Cesarotti as one of the recipients of the 2024-2025 Leona Woods Distinguished Postdoctoral Lectureship Award.

Nov 25, 2024

DOE funds $50M initiative for sustainable sodium-ion battery development

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $50 million initiative to advance sodium-ion battery technology as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

Nov 21, 2024

New room-temperature catalyst offers potential for recycling greenhouse gases

Natural gas, a major source of methane emissions, is extensively used in the United States for various purposes, including heating and electricity generation.

Nov 19, 2024

Scientists discover lasers can cast shadows under specific conditions

Researchers have discovered that under specific conditions, a laser beam can cast a shadow, challenging traditional views on light and shadows.

Nov 19, 2024

uOttawa physicists discover novel way for lasers to cast shadows

Researchers at the University of Ottawa have observed a new phenomenon where a laser beam can cast a shadow, challenging conventional understanding of light interactions.

Nov 18, 2024

Brookhaven Lab honors leaders promoting diversity through educational initiatives

At the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, the Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards highlight individuals who demonstrate leadership in integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into actionable practices.

Nov 18, 2024

Brookhaven Lab honors engineers with prestigious awards

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory has announced the recipients of its 2024 Engineering Awards, recognizing notable contributions to the laboratory's engineering and computing goals.

Nov 18, 2024

Brookhaven Lab honors distinguished administrators for exemplary service

The U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory has announced the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Administrator Awards, recognizing outstanding service in administrative support roles.

Nov 18, 2024

Brookhaven Lab honors staff for distinguished contributions at annual awards ceremony

Members of the Brookhaven National Laboratory community gathered to honor 359 colleagues at the 2024 Employee Awards and VIP Service Celebration on November 13.

Nov 18, 2024

Brookhaven Lab announces winners of 2024 employee awards

The Brookhaven National Laboratory has announced the recipients of the 2024 Brookhaven Awards.

Nov 18, 2024

Brookhaven Lab honors 2024 Science & Technology Award recipients

At the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, the 2024 Science & Technology Awards were presented to recognize distinguished contributions to the Laboratory's science and technology objectives.

Nov 15, 2024

NSLS-II leader discusses critical role of vacuum systems in cutting-edge research

When the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) operates, its processes can seem seamless.

Nov 6, 2024

Brookhaven Lab uses supercomputers to predict meson charge distribution

Nuclear physics theorists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have successfully demonstrated that supercomputers can predict the distribution of electric charges in mesons, which are particles composed of a quark and...

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The sale of $350 million in Tax Anticipation Notes at 2.94% and $46.4 million in Refunding Serial Bonds at 2.66% was reported by Comptroller John Kennedy. He attributes the impressive number of bidders to the county’s improved credit ratings which resulted in healthy competition, and significant cost savings for the residents of Suffolk County.


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History Comes Alive at Military Museum

The museum is the dream of the nearby Rocky Point VFW Post 6249 membership, whose stories are befitting of the many heroes depicted in the gallery’s hallowed halls. There’s museum advisor Joe Cognitore, the post’s commander, whose Army service in Vietnam earned him a Bronze Star with a “V” for Valor.


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Fort Sumter Pilgrimage Explores Family’s Civil War Legacy

Following the War of 1812 with Britain, President Andrew Jackson realized the need to strengthen the new nation’s coastal defenses, especially to protect the Atlantic entrance to Charleston, the south’s busiest port. Millions of tons of Massachusetts granite created an island at the confluence of the Ashley and the Cooper rivers where none had been before