The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is a cabinet-level agency of the United States government responsible for advancing the country’s energy and national security goals. The DOE conducts cutting-edge research and development in a wide range of areas, including nuclear power, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and national security. It also oversees a number of national laboratories and research facilities, including the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. On this page, you will find a collection of articles related to the research and discoveries made by the DOE and its affiliated institutions, including updates on current projects, new findings, and insights into the cutting-edge research being conducted by DOE scientists. Stay informed about the latest developments in energy and national security research by exploring the articles on this page.
Researchers uncover an unexpected route to better lithium-sulfur batteries by visualizing reactions at the atomic scale. The journey from a laboratory discovery to real-world application…
Scientists utilized the terahertz SNOM microscope to detect flaws in quantum computing circuits, specifically in the nano Josephson Junction. Addressing these defects is essential for…
A new fluoride-containing electrolyte paves the way for high-performance, long-lasting batteries. Many toothpastes contain sodium fluoride, a compound of fluorine, to defend teeth from decay….
Sandia scientists develop a molecule that reduces wear and tear. A research team at Sandia National Laboratories has developed a molecule that helps change the…
The Los Alamos National Laboratory introduced a corrosion-resistant fuel cell design featuring a coaxial nanowire electrode. This innovative approach holds promise for heavy-duty trucking, showing…
New mass spectrometry technique holds the potential for exploring nature’s unknown chemical universe. The universe is awash in billions of possible chemicals. Despite the arsenal…
Using natural quantum interactions allows faster, more robust computation for Grover’s algorithm and many others. Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists have developed a groundbreaking quantum…
New approach is a step toward using single photons in quantum communication and information processing. Researchers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a…
Improved understanding of glassy dynamics could help scientists explain why a liquid behaves like a solid, and develop useful new materials. Researchers have identified a…
Flexible polymers made with a new generation of the Nobel-winning “click chemistry” reaction find use in capacitors and other applications. Society’s increasing demand for high-voltage…
Sandia Labs manufactures its first devices capable of supporting 200 trapped ion qubits. Sandia National Laboratories has produced its first lot of a new world-class…
A cutting-edge experiment has unveiled the quantum dynamics underlying one of nature’s most essential processes. Using a complex cast of metal-studded pigments, proteins, enzymes, and…
New Oak Ridge National Laboratory study reveals an unforeseen atomic nucleus shape change, using data from FRIB to explore the long-lasting excited state of sodium-32,…
More is better — to a point — when using a large number of parameters to train machine-learning models on quantum computers. A groundbreaking theoretical…
Findings at Fermilab show discrepancy between theory and experiment, which may lead to new physics beyond the Standard Model. Physicists now have a brand-new measurement…
Cutting-edge ultrafast imaging techniques have revealed ultrafast mechanical motion tied to a change in magnetic state in a layered material. This intriguing magnetic effect could…
Scientists have successfully engineered microbes to produce ingredients for recyclable plastics, offering an environmentally friendly substitute to finite and polluting petrochemicals. Plastic waste poses a…