He replaces Marilyn Chung, who has taken a new position as multimedia producer in Strategic Communications.
Meet Thor Swift, the Lab’s New Lead Photographer
EESA’s Robin Lopez Sparks STEM Curiosity in Berkeley Community Fund Scholars
He spoke about his career path to Berkeley Lab and fielded questions from students. He was the “perfect person” to inspire our scholars, said organizers.
Researchers Identify Openings for Shuttering Virus Factories
Understanding how DNA and RNA pathogens replicate could offer an avenue for disrupting virus production.
Nanocrystals Get Better When They Double Up With MOFs
Dual-purpose materials could one day be used to store carbon dioxide emissions and manufacture renewable fuels.
Make a Resolution to Use Less Plastic
Check out this National Geographic article on easy ways you and your family can use less plastic this year, including fun alternatives, using durable goods instead of disposable, and reuse ideas. Learn why too much plastic is fast becoming a huge problem. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/12/tips-for-families-kids-to-use-less-single-use-plastic/
Storm Watch
During prolonged rain, the greatest hazards at the Lab comes from landslides, fallen trees and power lines, power outages, and minor flooding. The Lab has a Storm Response Team that has a plan for potential storm impacts at the Lab. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/01/09/storm-watch/
Learn More About Cyclotron Road Fellows Via ‘Back Stories’ Series
The “Backstories” series shines a light on the journeys Cyclotron Road fellows have taken to develop their technologies.
Foundry Winter Seminar Series Begins Jan. 15
The series features a lineup of eight distinguished speakers whose research interests span the field of nanoscience.
DOE Announces Funding to Improve Accuracy of Climate & Earth Modeling Systems
The Department of Energy has announced a plan to provide $16 million for new observational research aimed at improving the accuracy of today’s climate and earth system models.
2019 is the International Year of the Periodic Table
Berkeley Lab — which played a role in the discovery of 16 elements — is celebrating the Periodic Table’s 150th anniversary this year. Click to learn more and watch videos of the Lab director and other researchers share what their favorite element is.