January 2019 – July 2022
The coffee bar, which previously closed at 3 p.m., is now open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plus there are now grab-and-go food options such as yogurt, crackers and cheese, fruit, and snacks in the cold case next to the coffee bar.
A simulation of magnetic monopoles developed by a Berkeley Lab-led team could lead to smaller, more powerful memory devices and hard drives. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2019/03/04/how-to-catch-a-magnetic-monopole-in-the-act/
Experiments at the ALS reveal that lithium ions flow along surfaces of electrode particles, boosting growth of lithium “hot spots” that shorten battery life. The results will help improve battery design, and potentially lead to a new generation of lithium-ion batteries. https://als.lbl.gov/hidden-flow-of-lithium-ions-points-way-to-better-batteries/
Lawrence, the creator of the cyclotron, also tried to bring the first color TV to American consumers. The story of his efforts reveals how the history of television was connected to physics and the military. https://physicstoday.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/PT.3.4162
Tiny organisms can help answer big questions about agriculture, climate, and more. This JGI researcher shared her insights on microbiomes during a taping of the DOE podcast “Direct Current” during the AAAS annual meeting. https://www.energy.gov/podcasts/direct-current-energygov-podcast/s3-e5-microbiomes-live-aaas
Florian Soom (EESA), William Norum (Engineering), Nicholas Bartlett (Facilities), and David Bailey (Computing) are now the proud owners of an Elements coffee mug for signing up for Elements between Feb. 26 and 27.
In mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices, the switching of transistors wastes a lot of energy as heat. Using the ALS, researchers have identified a material with the potential to drive the continued advancement of computing technology while minimizing power consumption. https://als.lbl.gov/electric-field-switching-of-a-topological-phase/
The Lab’s Government & Community Relations Office invites researchers to share their experiences with the young women in the school’s Engineering Academy on Friday, March 8. Free lunch is included. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgzyClJdFsWB35k5SIxv07xhEO-fk2lNI9jrEav7DivrXqgg/viewform
Jay Keasling led a team that genetically modified brewer’s yeast to produce cannabinoids via biosynthesis. This work could lead to the efficient production of different types of cannabinoids, independently of cannabis cultivation. http://biosciences.lbl.gov/2019/02/27/brewing-up-cannabinoids-in-yeast/
UCPath will standardize business processes and use a UC shared service center — UCPath Center — to process HR, benefits, and payroll transactions. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/ucpath-lbl-home?pli=1