Argonne National Laboratory

06/26/2026

As we continue celebrating 80 years of discovery, we're looking back at the breakthroughs that defined Argonne in the 1960s!

The decade brought major advances in physics and imaging science. In 1963, Argonne physicist Maria Goeppert Mayer shared the Nobel Prize in Physics for developing the nuclear shell model, which explained the structure of atomic nuclei.

That same year, the Zero Gradient Synchrotron became the nation's first proton accelerator for high-energy physics research and the first national user facility, welcoming scientists from across the country to conduct cutting-edge experiments.

In 1965, Argonne researchers partnered with Zenith Radio to develop a neutron radiography technique capable of imaging moving objects, advancing the way scientists study materials and systems.

Eight decades later, we're still building on a legacy of curiosity, innovation and scientific impact.

06/25/2026

Congratulations to Feng Qiu, principal computational scientist and group leader for grid optimization and analytics at Argonne, on being named a fellow of the IEEE Power & Energy Society - https://bit.ly/44goKuq

The honor recognizes Qiu's contributions to computing algorithms for grid operations and resilience planning. At Argonne, his work has advanced AI-driven methods to predict the remaining useful life of energy equipment—helping reduce outages, improve reliability, and support smarter maintenance decisions.

Feng Qiu’s securing the next generation of scientists and engineers in his new role as an IEEE Power & Energy Society fellow.

06/24/2026

Diamonds are more than just gemstones: these sparkling superconductors could serve as the foundation for multifunctional quantum chips, thanks to new research from Argonne scientists and collaborators. https://bit.ly/4ekKbAw

The research team studied diamond films infused with boron and found that superconductivity appears in small regions across the material. By adjusting magnetic fields, electrical current and temperature, they were able to control how these regions behave. These findings move scientists closer to designing diamond-based quantum chips that could handle computing, communication and sensing tasks on a single platform.

The work, led by researchers from Argonne, the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and Penn State shows how advances in materials science could help make future quantum technologies more practical and easier to integrate with today's electronics. The research was supported by Q-Next, a U.S. Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Center led by Argonne.

Researchers at Argonne, Penn State University and the University of Chicago uncover insights into the physics behind diamond’s superconductivity by isolating electronic signatures from material noise, revealing the underlying mechanisms that had long remained hidden.

06/24/2026

🎟️ Good news — we just released additional tickets for Open House! Register now for Argonne's first Open House in three years! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SBaXvQ

On Saturday, June 27, join us for a day of hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, facility tours, and opportunities to meet the people behind some of today's most exciting scientific discoveries.

Explore the science behind artificial intelligence, discover how researchers study our universe, and get an up-close look at the tools that make breakthrough discoveries possible.

If this event has been on your radar, now’s the time to register!

06/23/2026

What happens when decades of collaboration unlock new secrets of the universe? 🌌 The Muon g-2 experiment—spanning CERN, Brookhaven National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory—was honored with the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics - https://bit.ly/4exu3Ky

Argonne scientists played a crucial role in the experiment’s final chapter, leading the design and operation of the trolley system that mapped the storage ring’s magnetic field, developing and calibrating high-precision detectors, and driving data analysis to achieve unprecedented accuracy.

We're proud to celebrate our researchers and all collaborators whose dedication made this milestone possible. This achievement highlights the power of international teamwork and the endless pursuit of scientific discovery.

06/22/2026

The next generation of nuclear scientists and engineers are already shaping the future of energy! From June 15 to 19, Argonne welcomed 35 graduate students from 11 universities across the United States, Canada, and Belgium for the 2026 Small Modular Reactors Summer School.

Organized in collaboration with the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency's Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework, the one-week program explored fast reactors and the fuel cycle technologies that support them. Throughout the week, students engaged with Argonne experts, participated in technical sessions, and collaborated on group projects focused on the deployment of fast-neutron reactors.

The program concluded with student presentations and remarks from Argonne Deputy Laboratory Director for Science and Technology Sean L. Jones, who recognized participants for their hard work and innovative ideas. These students will carry this knowledge into labs, utilities, and startups in the years ahead.

06/20/2026

The AI Roadshow is well underway! This series of community events brings AI to unexpected places. So far, Argonne researchers have visited the Indian Prairie Public Library, The Ga***rd Building, and even the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2)!

Over the summer, researchers will be visiting the International Museum of Surgical Science, the Chicago Maritime Museum, Shorewood-Troy Public Library, and more.

See the current line-up ➡️ https://bit.ly/4xmPdDV

06/19/2026

Science never stands still, and neither do we. As Argonne National Laboratory marks 80 years of discovery, researchers are already focused on the next wave of advances in energy, computing, and manufacturing.

From breakthroughs in AI and X-ray science to new energy technologies and more resilient supply chains, Argonne is helping shape the future of U.S. leadership in science and technology. The tools continue to evolve, but the mission remains the same: exploring the world together to redefine what's possible and build a better future.

Learn how Argonne is expanding on eight decades of research to tackle tomorrow's challenges and strengthen U.S. scientific leadership - https://bit.ly/4g7bFL6

06/18/2026

The future of materials design is going deeper, layer by layer and atom by atom. https://bit.ly/4eegrUB

In new research published in Science and Nature Reviews Materials, a multi-institutional team of researchers, including scientists at Argonne, revealed how atomic order, disorder and surface chemistry shape MXenes (pronounced "max-eens").

These fast-growing 2D materials show promise for energy storage, electronics, catalysis, electromagnetic shielding and other emerging technologies. The findings provide a clearer roadmap for designing materials with properties tailored to specific technologies.

Argonne researchers show how a class of 2D materials called MXenes can be designed atom-by-atom by tuning composition, atomic order and surface chemistry, opening paths to better materials for energy storage, electronics, shielding and biomedicine.