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Researchers show an old law still holds for quirky quantum materials

Strongly interacting electrons in quantum materials carry heat and charge in a way that’s surprisingly similar to what individual electrons do in normal metals...

November 30, 2023  ·  3 min read
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Recommendations for U.S. government investments in particle physics include SLAC research priorities

A new report outlines suggestions for federal investments needed for the next generation of transformative discoveries in particle physics and cosmology, including priority projects...

December 8, 2023  ·  3 min read
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Scientists design program for the future of US particle physics research

The High Energy Physics Advisory Panel has approved the recommendations of the P5 Report.

December 8, 2023
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Fermi mission creates 14-year time-lapse of the gamma-ray sky

Supermassive black holes at the hearts of distant galaxies – and even our own sun – shine in the new movie. 

December 20, 2023  ·  3 min read
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SLAC and its partners release a free, easy-to-use platform for understanding and managing electric grids

SLAC and its partners have released a free, easy-to-use platform for understanding and managing electric grids. 

December 18, 2023  ·  2 min read
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'Diamond rain' on icy planets offers clues into magnetic field mysteries

A new experiment suggests that this exotic precipitation forms at even lower pressures and temperatures than previously thought and could influence the unusual magnetic...

January 8, 2024  ·  3 min read
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Final supernova results from Dark Energy Survey offer unique insights into the expansion of the universe

The latest results put the strongest constraints on the expansion of the universe ever obtained with DES supernova data.

January 12, 2024  ·  8 min read
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Researchers release solar power data software to increase clean energy generation

The software tool sorts through messy data to reveal what’s really going on with solar panels on cloudy and sunny days.

January 17, 2024  ·  4 min read
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Molecular cage protects precious metals in catalytic converters

Encapsulating precious-metal catalysts in a web-like alumina framework could reduce the amount needed in catalytic converters – and our dependency on these scarce metals.

October 24, 2022  ·  4 min read
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GEM Fellowship aims to increase representation in STEM

Two GEM Fellows reflect on their summer internships at SLAC and share their thoughts on representation and mentorship.

November 4, 2022  ·  3 min read
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‘Real-world impact’: Stanford Board of Trustees learns how SLAC can change the future

The Stanford Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the 2022-23 academic year Oct. 17-18. Trustees toured the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and...

October 24, 2022
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Artificial intelligence deciphers detector "clouds" to accelerate materials research

A machine learning algorithm automatically extracts information to speed up – and extend – the study of materials with X-ray pulse pairs.

November 7, 2022  ·  3 min read
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