January 2019 – July 2022
A team led by Berkeley Lab scientists has gleaned new and surprising clues about the nuclear structure of an exotic form of magnesium – Mg-40. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2019/02/07/new-measurements-exotic-magnesium-suggest-surprising-shape-shift/
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Happy National Periodic Table Day! The Lab’s Heavy Element Chemistry Program is one of the few groups in the world doing basic research on the lanthanides and actinides, and postdoctoral fellow Gauthier Deblonde especially loves element 97, berkelium.
Currently, the Lab diverts 76% of its waste stream away from landfill. The goal is over 90% diversion by next year. Check out the waste guide to see how your efforts contribute to the goal. https://sbl.lbl.gov/waste/
The awards honor employees who are supportive and inclusive of staff, and encourage equity and diversity. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 15.
Researchers discussed the challenges and opportunities arising from a growing focus on the nexus between water and energy and how the ALS can help address key questions in this area.
The Lab’s Advanced Light Source and Molecular Foundry contributed to new research on lithium-ion batteries that could be the key to smaller phone batteries and electric cars that drive farther between charges. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2019/02/06/new-research-offers-first-complete-picture-of-lithium-ion-battery-performance/
André Argenton, Vice President of Core R&D for The Dow Chemical Company, visited Berkeley Lab Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 with other Dow senior leaders to explore opportunities for collaboration and learn about Lab research.
Lev Vaidman, a professor at Tel Aviv University will discuss “Past of a Quantum Particle” on Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Building 50 Auditorium.
With the launch of the Elements platform, the way the Lab delivers news is a bit different, but access to key resources, like the Lab events calendar, cafeteria menu, and A-Z index, has not changed…they’re just in different places.