Argonne National Laboratory

Energy and water are deeply interconnected, and addressing challenges in one requires understanding the other. In this Smart Water Magazine ?? piece, Argonne's Seth Darling shares how holistic approaches are needed to pave the way to a secure and resilient energy future. ? Read the issue to learn more - https://lnkd.in/dhgaxT-V

A new tool designed by Argonne scientists will help power plants optimize energy generation while minimizing wear and tear - https://bit.ly/3ZilZaa The tool, Feasible Actuator Range Modifier (FARM), addresses the need for a more adaptable energy system. While older systems can find cost-effective solutions, they often don’t account for the new demands of today’s energy grids, which can cause damage to plant equipment over time. To solve this, FARM works in tandem with existing power systems to check their proposed solutions against the plant’s operational limits, such as temperature, pressure and flow rates.

To assess the long-term aging of real-world battery cells, scientists at Argonne have employed nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) - a technique commonly utilized in medical imaging - https://bit.ly/3CmwPDb “The application of NMR to batteries has been limited to date,” said Baris Key, an Argonne chemist. “But with our powerful new capability, I hope that it will become ‘bread and butter’ for researchers and manufacturers who want to probe the long-term evolution of their batteries without opening them up. We can study technologies that are already or nearly commercialized.”

At Argonne, STEM outreach is about breaking barriers and creating opportunities. This year, our hydropower team connected with over 10,000 youth and families across the Chicagoland area through hands-on turbine activities, mentorships, and community showcases. Programs like the South Side STEM Showcase and the Science Careers in Search of Women Expo demonstrated the power of engaging diverse voices in #STEM pathways, resulting in a stronger connection to renewable energy careers and a community-driven approach to shaping tomorrow’s workforce. ?? Learn more about Argonne's and the other U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s national laboratories’ #hydropower outreach efforts and how they’re making an impact - https://bit.ly/4ijcrDF #WaterPowerTechnologies #WorkforceDevelopment

At COP29, Argonne joined global leaders to announce projects advancing Ukraine’s energy future through the U.S. Department of State’s NEXT program. Argonne’s expertise in small modular reactor (SMR) technology will help Ukraine harness clean, secure, and scalable nuclear energy. From producing clean hydrogen and ammonia to supporting innovation in steel manufacturing, these efforts are vital to Ukraine’s path toward energy independence. Learn more - https://bit.ly/3OnazMg #COP29 #EnergySecurity #NuclearEnergy

Sure, you may have heard of a quantum computer, but how does it actually work? Michael Norman, director of Argonne Quantum Institute, was recently featured in the Just Curious newsletter to discuss what a #quantum computer is and whether we'll ever have one — or need one — in our home. https://lnkd.in/gUxye2sX

Science isn’t slowing down. We collect more data and need answers to more complex questions than ever before. That’s why we need fast and powerful tools like the Aurora supercomputer. Aurora has again been named top system in the world for AI performance, earning the #1 spot the HPL-MxP benchmark for mixed precision computations at #SC24. In a new video, Katherine Riley, Director of Science for the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility, explains how the exascale system’s speed and computational power are transforming the questions we can answer and helping researchers make breakthroughs in everything from human health to energy resilience to our understanding of the cosmos. Watch the interview - https://bit.ly/4i0Q0Tm #Supercomputing #AI #HPC

Building and training large language models (LLMs) for scientific discovery comes with unique challenges, often requiring more resources than a single organization can provide. That’s why multi-institutional collaboration is key. The Trillion Parameter Consortium is an international partnership focused on advancing generative AI for science and engineering. The Argonne-led consortium is hosting a workshop at #SC24 today, bringing together researchers and innovators to discuss solutions for scaling LLMs for scientific discovery. If you attend the session, let us know what you learned in the comments! ??

Discover the amazing world of spectroscopy through the eyes of John Muntean, manager of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory at Argonne. Learn how he supports scientists across disciplines on various projects using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy - https://bit.ly/40LfsGe

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