January 2019 – July 2022
Join a workshop on Thursday, July 28, for an intro to Open OnDemand (OOD), a new high-performance computing portal. OOD is the easiest way to access Lawrencium and other dedicated research clusters at the Lab through an interactive server and GUI apps like Jupyter Notebook, Matlab, and RStudio. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPdPFhrorti1aIxdx1M-B5VOmhpfGtWbHKVoV5OA4yorArng/viewform
A big plus for the development of sodium-ion batteries is that sodium is earth-abundant and relatively inexpensive, easing environmental and supply-chain concerns. Using the ALS, researchers were able to understand why sodium-ion battery longevity improves when the cathode is doped with copper. https://als.lbl.gov/copper-doping-improves-sodium-ion-battery-performance/
The exit side of Grizzly Gate is temporarily closed. Repairs are underway on the exit mechanism and should be completed early next week. The entry gate remains open from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. Check status.lbl.gov for the latest information. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/status/lab-status
Mike Torkelson, Emergency Services, is the winner of this week’s scavenger hunt. Join the hunt this week by correctly guessing this location by 5 p.m. Tuesday to be entered into a random drawing for 499 Bucketlist recognition points. Elements will publish the winner and the answer on Fridays. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/home/summer-scavenger-hunt-2022
K-12 interns from the K-12 Education and Outreach team will host a career talk about how research and entrepreneurship at Berkeley Lab are creating scientific solutions to real-world problems. http://bit.ly/3lGAss4
Construction is underway to relocate a storm drain pipe and replace utility maintenance holes on Lawrence Road beneath the Centennial Road bridge. There will be one-lane traffic control at times. The project will continue to the end of August. Consider using other gates for Lab entry and exit. https://pim.lbl.gov/2022/07/19/storm-drain-repair-starting-7-18-22/
With RIViT-seq technology able to identify target genes associated with sigma factors in bacteria, the clues these little eukaryotes hold to advancements in medicine, energy, and beyond become much easier to find. https://jgi.doe.gov/rivit-seq-streamlining-regulon-identification-in-bacteria/
Every 3rd Thursday of the month, IT requires you to update your Zoom application. Keeping up with the latest updates provides enhanced security, new features, and bug fixes. If you receive a message “contact IT, administrator,” go to the zoom.lbl.gov FAQ site for additional guidance. https://zoom.lbl.gov/frequently-asked-questions#h.6vxu1uw53sf7
The Summer Food Bank Drive is going strong, with over $6,200 raised as of July 18. To sweeten the pot, the Office of Government & Community Relations is hosting a raffle for employees and affiliates who participate in the drive. See the site for complete details. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/food-bank-2021/home
The Lab has a resident (cardboard) goat that is making itself available for selfies. The trick: you have to find it. Find and take a photo with Selfie Goat between now and Founder’s Day (August 26), and you could win 1500 Bucketlist points to name a (real) goat. There’s even a virtual selfie option. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/lbnl-goats/home#h.uxms1ujnnwv7