Argonne Advances: March 2024

Argonne National Laboratory sent this bulletin at 03/19/2024 07:00 AM CDT

FEATURE STORY

First-ever atomic freeze-frame of liquid water

In an experiment akin to stop-motion photography, scientists have isolated the energetic movement of an electron while “freezing” the motion of the much larger atom it orbits in a sample of liquid water. Their findings open a whole new field of experimental physics.

RESEARCH NEWS

Argonne, Achates Power break new ground developing hydrogen-powered engine for decarbonizing long-haul commercial vehicles

Argonne scientists demonstrate that modernized opposed-piston engines can run on zero-carbon hydrogen — potentially powering hard-to-electrify vehicles for long-haul transit.

Argonne upgrade lets data portal users “get NERDE” about economic resilience

Argonne’s newly enhanced data portal, NERDE, provides community leaders and administrators more accessible, easier-to-use economic development data to help inform economic development and resilience planning.

Resurrecting niobium for quantum science

For years, niobium was considered an underperformer when it came to superconducting qubits. Now scientists supported by Q-NEXT have found a way to engineer a high-performing niobium-based qubit and so take advantage of niobium’s superior qualities.

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U.S. Department of Energy awards Argonne National Laboratory $4 million for energy-efficient microchip research

Microelectronics are consuming growing amounts of energy. Argonne scientists are developing new materials to create microchips that could cut electricity use by 50 times.

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New water-focused innovation engine aims to turn waste into wealth for Great Lakes region

The Great Lakes ReNEW collaboration will pursue new ways to recover clean water, energy, and valuable materials from wastewater while removing toxins. Argonne will contribute proven expertise in water research and development, technology commercialization and workforce development to spur economic growth and unlock up to $160 million in funds from the National Science Foundation over 10 years.

PEOPLE

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Q&A with Brian Ingram, director of the Center for Steel Electrification by Electrosynthesis

C-STEEL Director Brian Ingram discusses the success of the Center for Steel Electrification by Electrosynthesis and where it will lead the steel industry. The center focuses on reducing carbon emissions produced during the steel-making process.

Argonne hosts 22nd annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

One hundred middle school girls from the Chicagoland area get behind-the-scenes view of scientific careers at Argonne. Students receive tours of laboratory facilities and one-on-one mentoring from Argonne staff while participating in hands-on scientific projects.

Argonne’s Office of Community Engagement, Small Business Program team up to create impact

Argonne’s Office of Community Engagement hosts more than a dozen small business leaders and officials from Chicago’s South Side to learn about Argonne’s small business program and increase access to Argonne’s procurement processes.

EVENT

OutLoud Public Lecture: From Algorithms to Answers: Demystifying AI’s Impact on Scientific Discovery

Following the explosion of tools like Chat GPT, the use of artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere. But what exactly does it mean for the world of scientific discovery? This presentation aims to unravel the complexity surrounding AI’s role in scientific processes, shedding light on how algorithms and machine learning have become critical tools for researchers.

Event details
March 21, 2024
6:30–8:00 p.m.
Registration for online attendance is open

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On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re shining a spotlight on Argonne’s Women in Science and Technology (WIST) program. For over 30 years, WIST has promoted the success of women in science at Argonne and inspired women and girls across the world to pursue their passions, leverage their talents, and achieve successful careers in science and technology.