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Berkeley Lab Launches New Institute to Build Low-Carbon Pathways to Prosperity

Berkeley Lab announced the launch of the LBNL Institute for Globally Transformative Technologies (LIGTT, pronounced "light"). Its ambitious mandate is to foster the discovery, development, and deployment of a generation of technologies that will advance sustainable methods to fight global poverty. »

Researchers Make Hydrogen from Acidic Water

Berkeley Lab scientists have developed a technique for creating a new molecule that structurally and chemically replicates the active part of the widely used industrial catalyst molybdenite. »

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Scientists have developed a fast and inexpensive technique for inducing nanorods to self-assemble into one-, two- and even three-dimensional macroscopic structures. The technique should enable more effective use of nanorods in solar cells, magnetic storage devices and sensors. »

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Farewell Bevatron: Massive Demolition Effort Nears the End

After about three and a half years of work, the demolition of the Bevatron is scheduled for completion at the end of the month. The Herculean task of tearing down the venerable machine generated 37,200 tons of waste, 18,600 tons of concrete, 15,200 tons of metals, and 1,908 cubic yards of soil. Go here for the full story, a slideshow of the various demolition stages, and an additional video. »

From Energy Storage to Cancer Research, Scientist Takes on Big Challenges

The clean energy commute of the future could come from research conducted at facilities like Berkeley Lab's Molecular Foundry, where Rizia Bardhan is helping to develop new hydrogen storage materials. And that's not the only challenge the 29-year-old chemist has taken on in her career, which is why she recently earned a spot on Forbes' list of 30 people under 30 who are rising stars in science. »

Campolindo High School Wins Regional Science Bowl Competition

Sixty-five students from thirteen local schools competed in the DOE Regional Science Bowl at Berkeley Lab last Saturday, with Campolindo High School (Moraga) emerging as the winner. Last year's winner Albany High School came in second, and Acalanes High School (Lafayette) placed third. In late April, the Campolindo team will travel to Washington, D.C., to compete at the DOE National Science Bowl. The Regional Science Bowl — organized by the Lab's Center for Science and Engineering Education — is made possible by numerous volunteers.