Nick Oakes - Science & Science Fiction Writer

Argonne National Laboratory • 9th October 2024

A quantum material could be the future of high-energy X-ray imaging and particle detection

Scintillators are detectors that make high-energy X-rays or particles visible through flashes of light to form an image. Their many applications include particle physics, medical imaging, X-ray security and more.

Argonne National Laboratory • 21st September 2024

Elam named as a Fellow of the Electrochemical Society

Jeffrey Elam, senior chemist, Distinguished Fellow, and founder of the atomic layer deposition (ALD) research program at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, was named as a fellow of the Electrochemical Society (ECS).

Argonne National Laboratory • 26th August 2024

Six ways that Argonne leads the way in hydropower

As the world moves towards renewable energy sources in pursuit of decarbonization, one of the principal methods being implemented is hydropower, and the Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory is at the forefront of this promising field.

Department of Physics • 19th July 2024

Blasting Off to the Future of Physics Education at WashU

Students from this summer's Intro to Physics course recently held the annual Water Rocket Competition, a capstone event fit to bring together a semester of hands-on learning orchestrated by innovative instructor Reza Khanbabaie.

Department of Physics • 11th July 2024

New Routes to Josephson Effects in Bose-Einstein Condensates

Superconductors and superfluids lose nearly all of their resistance to electricity when chilled down to temperatures approaching Absolute Zero, and new research has devised a novel way to induce this effect in exotic matter.

Department of Physics • 27th June 2024

Quantum Advantage: Building 'Time-Traveling' Quantum Sensors

Science tells us that going back in time is a no-go. But what if scientists could leverage the advantages of quantum physics to uncover data about complex systems that happened in the past? New research indicates that this premise may not be that far-fetched.

11th June 2024

Scientists find new way to enhance durability of lithium batteries | Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists find new way to enhance durability of lithium batteries, as new nickel-rich cathodes could allow batteries to store more energy | (Co-authored by Jared Sagoff)

Department of Physics • 22nd May 2024

Seidel Recognized as Outstanding WashU Faculty

Professor of Physics Alexander Seidel was recently recognized with one of the 2024 Outstanding Staff and Faculty awards at Washington University in St. Louis.

Department of Physics • 9th May 2024

Okawa selected for URA fellowship at Fermilab

As the academic year winds down at Washington University in St. Louis, doctoral student Takuya Okawa of the Department of Physics has been selected for a research fellowship at Fermilab.

Department of Physics • 6th May 2024

Kapoor selected for Lindau Nobel Laureate conference

Yashika Kapoor, a doctoral student in the Washington University Department of Physics, has been selected to participate in the 73rd annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.

Department of Physics • 1st May 2024

Physics student Brodie selected for prestigious DOE program

Liam Brodie, a Washington University graduate student working with Professor of Physics Mark Alford, has been selected to participate in the Department of Energy’s Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program.

8th April 2024

New study shows renewable energy could work as power source at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station | Argonne National Laboratory

A recent analysis shows that renewable energy could be a viable alternative to diesel fuel for science at the South Pole. The analysis deeply explores the feasibility of replacing part of the energy production at the South Pole with renewable sources.

NASA • 13th February 2024

How NASA Uses Simple Technology to Track Lunar Missions

NASA is using a simple but effective technology called Laser Retroreflective Arrays (LRAs) as part of its Commercial Lunar Payload Service (CLPS) initiative to determine the locations of lunar landers more accurately.

NASA • 1st February 2024

NASA to Study Effects of Radio Noise on Lunar Science

An overview of an instrument aboard the Intuitive Machines-1 mission, which is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Service (CLPS) that aims to make lunar missions more routine by offloading the costs to commercial partners

Astronomy Magazine • 29th January 2024

Exoplanet WASP-69 b is trailed by a 350,000-mile-long tail

One hundred and sixty light-years from Earth, an exoplanet orbits the star WASP-69. Astronomers have just confirmed that the blazing-hot world is trailed by a 350,000-mile-long (563,000 kilometers) gaseous tail.

Astronomy Magazine • 6th December 2023

Hubble measurement reveals another super-Earth, hot enough to cook a pizza

Gives an overview of the recent discovery of an Earth-sized exoplanet using data from the TESS mission and in collaboration with scientists on the Hubble mission team.

Astronomy Magazine • 29th November 2023

How do comets get their names?

Explains the history of naming conventions for comets, and gives examples of the different categories to illustrate how these conventions are presented.

Astronomy Magazine • 26th October 2023

Why Titan should be on humanity's must-visit list | Astronomy.com

When it comes to worlds for humans to visit, Titan may not naturally jump to the top of any travel agency’s list. But Titan has advantages for astronauts looking for a long-term getaway.

The Scifi Nerd • 21st October 2023

Overview of the Dragonfly mission to Titan

Brief video giving an overview of the upcoming Dragonfly mission to Saturn's largest moon, Titan

Astronomy Magazine • 5th October 2023

Scientists found CO2 on Europa. Here’s why it’s important

In September 2023, two teams of scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discovered carbon dioxide on the surface of Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. Here's why this is important.

Astronomy Magazine • 31st August 2023

Will humans ever go to Mars? | Astronomy.com

An overview of the human fascination with Mars, and the ways in which this may pertain to our eventual presence on the Red Planet

NASA • 29th August 2023

How Data from a NASA Lunar Orbiter is Preparing Artemis Astronauts

As astronauts prepare to head back to the Moon for the first time since 1972, they have been trained on how to identify landmarks, spot geological features, and help mark areas of interest for future landings, all using data gathered by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Astronomy Magazine • 16th August 2023

A brief history of exoplanets | Astronomy.com

Since the 1990s, scientists have discovered more than 5,000 planets circling other stars. But what exactly do we know about these distant alien worlds?

dividedbyzerobooks • 1st August 2023

The Argyre Republic - the First Nation on Mars

This project has two aims - one, to provide details about one of the main locations in Spacers: The Erebus Effect, due to be released next January; and two, to provide further background on the United Nations of Mars