Game-changing quantum chemistry calculations push new boundaries of exascale Frontier
The world’s most powerful supercomputer has raised the bar for calculating the number of atoms in a molecular dynamics simulation 1,000 times greater in size...
Scientists add the human element to long-term flood predictions
To better predict long-term flooding risk, scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a 3D modeling framework that captures the complex...
Microbes Found to Destroy Certain ‘Forever Chemicals’
A UC Riverside environmental engineering team has discovered specific bacterial species that can destroy certain kinds of “forever chemicals,” a step further toward low-cost treatments...
In-house advanced manufacturing techniques help meet mission needs
Sandia National Laboratories mechanical engineers and technologists analyze injection-molded PEEK inserts at the Advanced Materials Lab. The recently renovated lab space enables low-volume production of...
USGS Friday’s Findings – July 26, 2024
Title: Staying Cool in the Big City: Regional and Local Drivers of Urban Heat MitigationDate: July 26, 2024, at 2:00-2:30 pm Eastern/11:00 -11:30 am Pacific Speaker: Peter...
Pathology Case of the Month – Sea Otter
Gross Findings: On external examination, all teeth are present and in excellent condition with no wear, and there is no grizzling of the fur (subadult animal). ...
Steering math students toward cybersecurity careers
Luke Koch knew he wanted a career in cybersecurity, but he was not sure how to get there. As an undergraduate studying math and computer...
Scientists discover which parts of the Amazon rainforest are most vulnerable to drought
Regions of the Amazon rainforest respond to drought according to differences in local forest environments and in the properties of trees, Scott Saleska of the...
NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory will detect thousands of elusive brown dwarfs, unlocking Milky Way mysteries
Too big to be planets but too small to be stars, distant brown dwarfs are a key ingredient for understanding the history of the Milky...
This week with NSF Director Panchanathan
NSF has been bustling with activity in recent weeks, achieving many significant milestones.NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan welcomed Phoenix, Arizona Mayor Kate Gallego to NSF headquarters....