Brookhaven National Laboratory News
Brookhaven National Laboratory News
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...
Katherine Freese to discuss dark matter mysteries at Brookhaven Lab
Physicist Katherine Freese is set to deliver a lecture titled "The Mystery of Dark Matter in the Universe" at Brookhaven National Laboratory on November 20.
New technique reveals details about atomic nuclei shapes using high-energy particle collisions
Scientists at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) have developed a new method to analyze atomic nuclei shapes through high-energy particle collisions.
Argonne unveils innovative lithium-ion battery design enhancing performance
The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory has announced a new design for lithium-ion batteries that enhances performance and reduces costs.
Brookhaven Science Associates awards 2024 scholarships to 20 students
Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA), which manages Brookhaven Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy through a partnership between Battelle and Stony Brook University, has announced the recipients of its 2024 BSA Scholarship.
Higgs boson topic explored at upcoming Brookhaven Lecture
Particle physicists continue to explore fundamental questions about the universe, including its origins and composition.
Brookhaven Lab celebrates milestone anniversaries of Nobel-winning physics discoveries
At the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory, a symposium will take place to celebrate significant anniversaries of Nobel Prize-winning discoveries and discuss future explorations in physics.
Brookhaven Lab hosts symposium celebrating Nobel-winning discoveries in physics
Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory are set to commemorate significant milestones in physics with a symposium on November 22.
NASA invests $15.6M in open-source software development
NASA has announced a significant investment in open-source software, allocating $15.6 million in grant funding to support 15 projects.
NSLS-II celebrates a decade of growth with new projects on horizon
The National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) is marking its 10th anniversary of operations on October 23, 2024. Since the facility's inception in 2014, it has expanded significantly, growing from six to 29 operational beamlines. Over the past decade, NSLS-II has received over 15,000 requests for beam time and hosted nearly 6,000 users.
New model helps predict catalytic behavior under varying conditions
Chemists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have introduced a new theoretical framework aimed at predicting catalyst behavior with greater accuracy.
Researchers develop framework for scalable distributed quantum computers
Researchers from 14 institutions have collaborated to tackle one of the significant challenges in quantum computing: scaling. Through the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA), a Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Center, they developed the ARQUIN framework. This initiative aims to simulate large-scale distributed quantum computers by organizing them into different layers. Their findings were published in ACM Transactions on Quantum Computing.
Brookhaven Lab hosts FOQUS program to foster quantum science collaboration
Over two days in June, 29 graduate students, faculty members, and administrators from minority-serving institutions gathered at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory. They participated in the Faculty Outreach for Quantum-Invested UniversitieS (FOQUS) program, co-hosted by the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) and Brookhaven Lab’s Office of Educational Programs.
New mentorship award aims to boost female representation in STEM
Brookhaven Women in Science (BWIS), an organization at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, has introduced a new initiative aimed at fostering interest in STEM fields among young girls. The Brookhaven Women in Science Mentorship Award seeks to promote education in science, technology, engineering, and math for girls from elementary through high school levels. This program is intended to encourage more girls to pursue further studies and careers in STEM.
Brookhaven develops world's highest voltage polarized electron gun for collider project
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a high-voltage polarized electron gun, marking a significant advancement for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) project. This collider, a joint effort with the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, aims to accelerate and collide polarized electrons with protons and ions to explore fundamental aspects of visible matter.
Engineering student finds new direction through national lab internship
Samuel Henriquez Jr.'s career path took an unexpected turn when he discovered a flyer for the Community College Internships (CCI) program at Suffolk County Community College. Intrigued by the opportunity to work alongside scientists and engineers at a national laboratory, Henriquez applied for internships at Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory near Chicago.
Brookhaven achieves milestone with 300 petabytes stored at computing center
The Scientific Data and Computing Center (SDCC) at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory has achieved a significant milestone by storing over 300 petabytes of data. This makes it the largest tape archive in the U.S. for nuclear and particle physics experiments, according to Brookhaven Lab physicist Alexei Klimentov.
Brookhaven Lab announces new fellowship honoring Nobel Laureate Raymond Davis Jr
Brookhaven National Laboratory has announced the creation of a new fellowship program named after Nobel Laureate Raymond Davis Jr. This initiative is aimed at attracting early career scientists to the lab, with applications now open for its inaugural round.
Georgia Tech pioneers efficient method for converting plant biomass into useful chemicals
Georgia Tech researchers have developed a new method for converting lignin, a complex organic polymer found in plants, into valuable chemicals. This innovation uses mechanocatalysis, which involves physical forces such as vibration or rotation in a ball mill to drive chemical reactions without solvents, heat, or high pressure.
Global events planned for Dark Matter Day celebration
Each year, on and around October 31, particle physics laboratories, universities, and institutions globally come together to celebrate Dark Matter Day. This event invites the public to participate in both in-person and virtual activities that include talks and interactive sessions suitable for all ages.
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Parents Protest at William Floyd High School
Multiple groups, including “Moms for Liberty, Suffolk Chapter” and “Show Me Your Face” protested the William Floyd School District after concerned parents claimed a biological boy is a member of the Girls’ Varsity Track Team.
Patchogue YMCA Director on 5K Benefit: 'It's just a fun day'
Patchogue Family YMCA is offering a way to stay fit while helping neighbors with its annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 5, at Shorefront Park.
Sheriff Toulon Honors Student Ambassador Program Grads at Central Islip HS
The program's mission is to stress public safety, promote trust for local law enforcement, and to warn adolescents against falling susceptible to bad influences.