Argonne National Laboratory

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Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where talented scientists and engineers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity, from how to obtain affordable clean energy to protecting ourselves and our environment. Ever since we were born out of the University of Chicago’s work on the Manhattan Project in the 1940s, our goal has been to make an impact — from the atomic to the human to the global scale. The laboratory works in concert with universities, industry, and other national laboratories on questions and experiments too large for any one institution to do by itself. Through collaborations here and around the world, we strive to discover new ways to develop energy innovations through science, create novel materials molecule-by-molecule, and gain a deeper understanding of our planet, our climate, and the cosmos. Surrounded by the highest concentration of top-tier research organizations in the world, Argonne leverages its Chicago-area location to lead discovery and to power innovation in a wide range of core scientific capabilities, from high-energy physics and materials science to biology and advanced computer science. Source

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Argonne’s Adam Szymanski applies modeling and simulation tools to strengthen the nation and get its resources ready to move

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By Jenna V. Wray
| Argonne National Laboratory
| These tools enable planners to evaluate scenarios and make informed decisions to keep the nation safe and optimize resources. Adam Szymanski, modeling and analytics group lead. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.) Adam Szymanski believes there is something powerful about building a model that captures the complexity of physical systems. “These models make it possible to explore scenarios that would be impractical to test in the real world,” he said.
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Eighty years — and counting — of scientific discovery at Argonne

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Argonne celebrates its 80th anniversary on July 1. In December 1951, Argonne's Experimental Breeder Reactor-I lit up a string of four lightbulbs with the world's first usable electricity from nuclear energy. One of the bulbs was presented to Harry Truman, then President of the United States. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.) In 1946, the United States was on the cusp of a new energy age.
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Argonne Open House 2026: Science comes to life for visitors

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By Amber Rose
| Argonne National Laboratory
| More than 8,000 guests spent the day meeting researchers, visiting major research facilities and taking part in activities in AI, particle physics, materials, energy and more. Visitors of all ages take part in hands-on science activities during Argonne’s 2026 Open House.
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AI Roadshow — Lake-Effect Science: Weather, Artificial Intelligence and the Search for a Safer Future

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Join Argonne National Laboratory at the Chicago Maritime Museum for Lake-Effect Science: Weather, Artificial Intelligence and the Search for a Safer Future. Chicago’s maritime history has been shaped by large storms. Unexpected weather-related events like the sinking of the Lady Elgin make up the story of Chicago’s past. But new scientific methods, observations, and artificial intelligence tools can help us shape a safer future.
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Remembering Peter B. Littlewood, former Argonne director and renowned physicist

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Peter B. Littlewood, who served as director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory from 2014 to 2016, died on June 15, 2026, at the age of 71. Peter B. Littlewood.
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Ray Osborn receives 2026 Sustained Research Prize from Neutron Scattering Society of America

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By Amber Rose
| Argonne National Laboratory
Key Takeaways: Ray Osborn has received the 2026 Sustained Research Prize from the Neutron Scattering Society of America for decades of important work using neutron scattering. His research helped scientists understand how the arrangement of atoms and changes in magnetism affect superconductors and other unusual materials. He also helped create better research tools and shared data standards that are used today by scientists around the world.
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Superconducting temperature record set at ordinary pressures

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By Joseph Harmon
| Argonne National Laboratory
| A new record for superconductivity without extreme pressure could pave the way for more efficient energy systems and next-generation technologies. Schematic of a sample in a diamond anvil cell showing superconducting temperature before compression, under high pressure and after pressure release. The pressure-quench process leaves the sample with a higher superconducting temperature at ambient pressure.
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Muon g-2 experiment receives prestigious Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

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By Jen Roney
| Argonne National Laboratory
| Argonne scientists contributed to the Muon g-2 experiment hosted at Fermilab, recognized with the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for delivering the world’s most precise measurement to date of the muon’s magnetic anomaly. The Muon g-2 experiment received the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for its precision measurement of the muon. The award recognized three generations of collaborators who contributed to the experiment, including Argonne researchers.
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How Argonne’s John Domyancich is creating pathways to science, technology, engineering and math careers

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By Jenna V. Wray
| Argonne National Laboratory
John Domyancich’s goal is to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). He does this by connecting young people with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory. “I taught high school chemistry for 11 years,” he said. ​“I enjoyed working with young people and instilling a love of science.
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Inside the Computer Lab: How AI is Changing Coding for Science

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Argonne National Laboratory is excited to host a FREE online learning forum and share an inside look at how AI is reshaping scientific work and what it means for preparing students for an AI-driven future. This AI STEM Learning Forum, Inside the Computer Lab: How AI is Changing Coding for Science will explore how AI is advancing the day-to-day work of scientists engaged in scientific computing.
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