Researchers cut computing heat waste by 60 percent
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Using liquid crystals as a model, a SLAC-Stanford team developed a precise method to measure energy dissipation in electrical models. The technique could inform the design of more energy-efficient computers.
Ultrafast electrons reveal unexpected optical signal
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Researchers used high-energy electrons and lasers to detect a surprisingly strong optical signal from ionized semiconductors. The findings could improve medical imaging and sensing technologies.
Squeezing solid-state batteries prevents short-circuits
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SLAC and Stanford research shows that mechanical compression stops lithium buildup in solid-state batteries, making them faster to charge and longer-lasting.
Scientists hunt for dark matter deep underground
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A SLAC-led experiment more than a mile beneath a Canadian mine has begun collecting early scientific data ahead of a full-sensitivity search next year.
New AI tool compresses data without losing critical details
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A neural network developed by SLAC researchers shrinks massive experimental datasets while retaining all crucial information, enabling faster discovery across fields.
Copper defies expectations under extreme heat
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A new SLAC study could improve simulations used to identify materials that can withstand the intense heat of future fusion reactors.
Researchers make movie of the first steps in a chemical reaction
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Using ultra-fast X-ray flashes, SLAC scientists have captured the split-second movements that kick off the making and breaking of chemical bonds.
Study finds reproducibility is key to AI-driven science
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After four labs testing the same catalyst got inconsistent results, a SLAC-led team traced the problem to their methods and developed guidelines to help researchers generate reliable data for AI models.
Rubin Observatory launches 10-year cosmic survey
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NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has officially kicked off its Legacy Survey of Space and Time, marking the beginning of a new era in astronomy and astrophysics.
How SLAC is powering America’s AI science transformation
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The lab’s breakthrough facilities and unprecedented datasets make it a key partner in the DOE’s Genesis Mission, a national effort to double scientific productivity within a decade.