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Brookhaven lab calibrates advanced spectrometer for Alabama forest research
The William Bankhead National Forest in Alabama is set to host sophisticated scientific instruments as part of a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) research facility aimed at studying the connections between the forest and atmosphere. The DOE’s Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility will ensure these instruments' precision and accuracy before installation.
Catalyst converts methane directly into methanol in single-step process
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, along with collaborating institutions, have developed a highly selective catalyst capable of converting methane into methanol in a single-step reaction. This advancement is detailed in a recent publication in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Scientists observe rare element promethium forming chemical bonds
A team of scientists led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) recently observed how the rare element promethium forms chemical bonds in an aqueous solution. The research was conducted using the Beamline for Materials Measurement (BMM) at the National Synchrotron Light Source II, a DOE Office of Science user facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Brookhaven Lab team studies "excitons" behavior in novel magnetic material
A research group led by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has uncovered details about the formation and behavior of mobile, microscopic, particle-like objects called “excitons” in a class of materials known as van der Waals magnets. Their work helps establish a picture of the complex relationship between the optical and magnetic properties of these materials, which display intriguing characteristics that could one day lead to brand-new technologies based on magnetism, such as information storage.
The Federal Government Reaches a Dubious Distinction on the Debt
The United States government has just reached a dubious and disturbing financial benchmark that will hurt already suffering families: more money is now being spent on just the interest payments on the almost $35 trillion national debt than on national defense or Medicare.
Biden Paints Rosy Economic Picture. Economic Data Shows Otherwise
The numbers are the numbers now matter how many ways you look at it.
CEO Faces Big Backlash For Backing Pro-Hamas Protestors
Andrew Dudum, founder and CEO of Hims, recently posted to X with high praise for the anti-Israel protestors on college campuses across the United States.
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1040Man: Shirley's Go-To Tax Preparer and Accounting Expert
A familiar presence on Montauk Highway in Shirley for over two decades, 1040Man is the go-to tax preparation and accounting expert for thousands of residents and businesses.
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Longwood Teacher Earns National Recognition
A Longwood Central School District educator is earning national recognition as she prepares to close out a decades-long career in the classroom, adding to a list of honors that highlight her impact.