January 2019 – July 2022
At the ALS, researchers used infrared light to study the evolution of minerals in a meteorite at the nanoscale. The work sheds light on conditions in the early solar system. It lays the groundwork for analyzing pristine asteroid samples to be returned to Earth by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission in 2023. https://als.lbl.gov/nanoscale-infrared-study-of-meteorite-mineralogy/
The Lab’s Government and Community Relations Office recently hosted local, state, and federal elected officials’ staff to show how the Lab is helping federal and state administrations and local governments meet climate change goals. https://gcr.lbl.gov/gov-relations/news/bay-area-district-staff-visit-the-lab
Seats are available for those interested in the SAFE program. This program provides an opportunity for managers to practice responding to real-life scenarios to ensure safe and effective management of Lab activities. Learn more about the prerequisites and register for an upcoming live workshop. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/safe/home?authuser=0#h.ph1ethlpsegy
Discover some of the masterpieces produced over time by Asia’s numerous countries and cultures in a talk Tuesday, July 12, at noon. This is the first of three talks by the Asian Art Museum, hosted by the Asian Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWF0aHBnOTQ2dm92MHZlZXZwYWpoamQzMTggbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
The Bay Area’s four DOE national labs are joining together to host a Summer National Lab Food Bank Drive. Running July 1 – July 31, the campaign will benefit local food banks. Visit our food drive site to learn more about how you can donate or volunteer. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/food-bank-2021/home
Each year around this time, serious injuries and millions of dollars in property loss are caused by wildfires sparked by fireworks. With the continued drought, there is an increased threat of devastating fires throughout California. Learn how to play it safe with fireworks. https://www.readyforwildfire.org/more/fireworks-safety/
July 4 marks the 10th anniversary of the discovery of the Higgs Boson (subatomic particle). Berkeley Lab scientists played a prominent role in the discovery, including important contributions to ATLAS, and have contributed to detailed analyses of the Higgs’ properties over the past decade. https://www.interactions.org/higgs10
The Lab’s research, researchers, and expertise are highlighted in news stories around the world. Check out the top media mentions in the News Center’s “In the News” section, including the debut of CRISPR ten years ago in a paper hardly anyone noticed. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/#text-7
Biofuel scientists used an oddball molecule made by bacteria to develop a new class of biofuels predicted to have greater energy density than any petroleum product, including the leading aviation and rocket fuels, JetA and RP-1. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2022/06/30/bacteria-for-blastoff/
Five years of Berkeley Lab workforce demographic data (2017-2021) is now on the FAIR website. In the spirit of transparency, this data highlights the Lab’s progress in recruiting and retaining a more diverse workforce. Read more and check that your demographic information is accurate by July 1. https://fair.lbl.gov/community-resources#h.a3t0rwj51kbx