Official account for @Energy Office of Science, the largest single supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the U.S.

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Sometimes scientific terms can be confusing. @ENERGY's "DOE Explains..." offers straightforward explanations of everything from Atmospheric Radiation to Ultrafast Science energy.gov/science/doe-expla…
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A bundle of joy has arrived @PPPL in the form of much-anticipated equipment! The NSTX-U bundle is a key component for the National Spherical Torus Experiment-Upgrade experimental fusion device: pppl.gov/news/2026/delivery-…
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Congratulations to Eva Y. Andrei, Pablo Jarillo-Herrero & Allan H. MacDonald on being awarded @KavliPrize in Nanoscience! Their work, supported by @ENERGY, established the field of twistronics. It shows that twisting 2D materials produces new properties. kavliprize.org/prizes/nanosc…
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Fusion energy is transitioning from a long-term vision to a near-term opportunity. Today, @ENERGY has released the finalized Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap. With extensive input from partners, this roadmap offers a unified national blueprint: energy.gov/fusion/fusion-ene…
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The United States and Japan have announced a landmark strategic partnership on artificial intelligence. Japan is the first international partner to join @ENERGY’s Genesis Mission, which is accelerating science through AI and advanced computing: energy.gov/articles/united-s…
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While Lyman Spitzer developed the idea for stellarators at Princeton University in 1951, it was decades before the tech caught up. Now, @PPPLab is collaborating with @TheaEnergy to develop stellarators that could bring us fusion energy in the future: energy.gov/science/articles/…
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What are the key milestones required to develop a quantum computing user facility? The Quantum Information Science subcommittee of the Office of Science Advisory Committee is seeking input on a QIS roadmap. Register for a virtual town hall on June 12: web.cvent.com/event/c8d6b860…
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Radium-226, a strategic radioisotope for cutting-edge cancer therapies, is far more available than ever before. @ENERGY, @PNNLab & @NIST have developed a way to recover and repurpose radiological waste materials into this important isotope. Learn more: energy.gov/science/articles/…
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Water and ions flow easily through ion channels in living creatures. Scientists want to learn from and replicate these structures to help us improve catalysts, batteries, and more. Shudipto Dishari @UNLincoln is developing these artificial ion channels: engineering.unl.edu/news/251…
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Congratulations to Katherine Yelick, the new director of the Office of Science's @BerkeleyLab! She is a leading computer scientist with deep expertise in high-performance computing and artificial intelligence: newscenter.lbl.gov/2026/05/0…
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Are you an expert in planning, developing, and implementing research programs and managing scientific user facilities? @ENERGY's Office of Science Basic Energy Sciences program is looking for a division director of scientific user facilities: usajobs.gov/job/869825900
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Quantum computers are likely to be much better than conventional ones at improving catalysts, understanding the building blocks of the universe, and choosing options from many possibilities. Learn how @ENERGY supports quantum R&D: bit.ly/3Q04tpa
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Robotics and automation have the potential to reshape science by enabling consistent, replicable, and scalable workflows. @ENERGY is inviting proposals for research portfolios focused on robotics and automation testbeds from National Lab led teams: content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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Catching breast cancer early leads to better outcomes for patients. Tools originally developed to study nuclear physics @JLab_News are making early detection easier with clearer images of tumors: energy.gov/science/articles/…
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To tackle critical energy challenges, we must support the next generation of researchers. @ENERGY has chosen 75 PhD students for the Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program. They will receive world-class training at our National Labs: energy.gov/science/articles/…
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When college and university faculty members team up with National Laboratories, everyone benefits. This summer, 93 faculty members from 69 U.S. academic institutions will collaborate with @ENERGY National Lab staff through the Visiting Faculty Program: energy.gov/science/articles/…
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Space and time might seem like distinct concepts in our everyday world. But when dealing with objects traveling close to the speed of light, physicists must consider spacetime as a connected 4D fabric. Learn what spacetime is & why it's important @ENERGY: energy.gov/science/doe-expla…
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Hands-on experience provides a strong foundation for a scientific career. This summer, 1,120 undergrads from 346 academic institutions will participate in @ENERGY's Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships and Community College Internship program: energy.gov/science/articles/…
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For decades, physicists investigated why a measurement of the muon differed from what theory predicted. The Muon g-2 collaboration, hosted @Fermilab, resolved this deviation and earned the Breakthrough Prize for their work: energy.gov/science/articles/…
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 National Science Bowl! Mission San Jose won the high school championship and William Diamond Middle School won the middle school championship. We appreciate the hard work and collaboration of all the competitors who participated!
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