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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Domestic Terrorism: Pipe Bomb Sent to Lee Zeldin’s Home
Domestic terror hit close to home when a bomb was sent to former Congressman Lee Zeldin’s house, a nominee for a top appointment in the Trump Administration. The scare comes as the incoming President reported “violent, unAmerican threats” to the lives of his other perspective cabinet members and those who live with them.
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.
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.
Trump Assembles His Team: A Historic Comeback in Record Time
It has been almost two weeks since Election Day marked the historic return of President Donald Trump. In this short time, he has assembled his cabinet with unprecedented speed, a feat rarely, if ever, seen in American history. Critics have been quick to label his appointments as loyalty-driven, while supporters view them as proverbial wrecking balls aimed at dismantling the system. No matter where one stands, it’s clear that Trump is fulfilling his campaign promises with vigor.
Trump Chooses William McGinley to be White House Counsel
Trump Chooses William McGinley to be White House Counsel
He's Back: Shirley Sign Gardener and Wife Celebrate the Re-election of DJT
He also predicted a landslide victory for former President Donald J. Trump in the 2024 General Election.
Christmas is Coming! NY Times-Certified LI Indie in 395 Theaters Nationwide
By Michael J. Reistetter
Stock Market Explodes in Show of Support for Trump-Vance Win
Stock Market Explodes in Show of Support for Trump-Vance Win
LI Repubs Rejoice in this Magic Moment: LaLota Wins NY-01, while the Senate Bleeds Red
Across both Long Island counties, there was plenty to celebrate for those regularly keen on riding the red wave—despite being denied a four-pronged congressional delegation sweep such as the one they experienced back in 2022, the party largely thrived in its nine senate districts. 
A Reflection on Our Veterans (From Nothing More than a Keyboard Warrior By Comparison)
I remember his brother, my great-uncle, a Vietnam War Veteran of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). He shared not only my name, but also my nickname, as I learned from the soldier helmet I saw displayed at his funeral services a few years back—a sight that struck this mere journalist-filmmaker hybrid with even more reverence for his elders. It was a moment filled with downright "just forgot my lines in real life" solemnity.
The Chart that Saved a President's Life
He usually refers to it at the end of his speeches, but this time, he went to it early. This time, it was on his right when it's usually to his left. When Donald Trump turned his head to refer to the chart at his rally in Butler, Pa., an assassin's bullet whizzed by, grazing his ear. If not for him turning his head, he would be dead.
Are you a Bitter Clinger? A Nazi? A Fascist? Maybe You're Garbage? Democrats Think So.
Political parties and candidates have a long tradition of using biting insults against one another. In some ways, today's rhetoric looks tame compared to the past, but in other ways, it is very different and much uglier.
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Investors Throw Millions at Suffolk
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.
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.
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