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A U.S. National Science Foundation-supported team recently solved an enduring physics enigma, revealing new information about how X-rays form during thunderstorms. Starting in the 1960s, scientists noticed a strange occurrence. […]
Many FORT projects extend across biomes, countries, or continents. Here are just a few of the boundary-spanning products published by FORT scientists in 2024. Invasive plant management To understand the
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new automated testing capability for semiconductor devices, which is newly available to researchers and industry partners in the Grid Research Integration
Sandia National Laboratories made its biggest financial impact ever in 2024, contributing $5.2 billion to the economy. (Graphic by Lloyd Wilson) Click on the thumbnail for a high-resolution image ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
U.S. National Science Foundation-supported research shows that caribou will optimize their migration path based on their collective memories. Caribou are the largest species on land in the Arctic. They are
This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan began the new year by strengthening strategic global partnerships and commemorating the groundbreaking achievements of the nation’s brightest scientists and engineers. On Monday, Jan.
According to research supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation, gene duplications being selected over evolutionary time — not the specialization of certain enzymes — allows wood rats to feed
Judges evaluate the future city created by students during the 2024 Future City Competition sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories. (Photo by David Gallegos) Click on the thumbnail for a high-resolution
Quantum computing relies on quantum bits, or qubits, to store information. Qubits, unlike the binary bits used in classical computing, can exist in more than one state simultaneously via quantum
As wildfire regimes shift, resource managers are concerned about potential threats to aquatic ecosystems and the species they support, especially fishes. However, predicting fish responses can be challenging because wildfires
Scientists have discovered the most distant and therefore oldest blazar ever seen. Labeled J0410–0139, the blazar is at the center of a galaxy 12.9 billion light years away and provides
A new artificial intelligence-based method quickly solves complex math equations used broadly across many industries — and it’s faster running on a personal computer than traditional methods using supercomputers. The
Anyone who’s ever lathered up knows the dilemma. The same qualities that make surfactants — the chemical compounds in soaps, shampoos and detergents that penetrate grease, dissolve stains and make
Vivek Sujan, a distinguished R&D scientist in the Applied Research for Mobility Systems group at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been named a 2024 National Academy
A healthy global food supply requires healthy soil, which requires fertilizer to replace and or enhance the nutrients found in the soil. Many farmers use synthetic fertilizers, which are produced
