Each year, scientists with the Office of Science, at our national laboratories, and supported by the Office of Science at the nation’s colleges and universities, publish thousands of research findings in the scientific literature. About 200 of these are selected annually by their respective program areas in the Office of Science as publication highlights of special note.
For the archive of past publication highlights, click here.
November 28, 2022
Scientists Measure Calcium Nuclei’s Thin Skin
A first-of-its-kind measurement of the rare calcium-48 nucleus found a neutron-rich “thin skin” around a core of more evenly distributed protons and neutrons.
November 22, 2022
Rethinking Winter Carbon Cycling
Scientists investigate virus-host interactions at sub-freezing temperatures in Arctic peat soil.
November 17, 2022
For Protons and Neutrons, Things Aren’t the Same Inside Nuclei
Nuclear physicists find that the internal structures of protons and neutrons may be altered in different ways inside nuclei.
November 15, 2022
For Grassland Soil Viruses, Precipitation Shapes Diversity, Abundance, and Function
Historical precipitation influences soil viruses and their functional potential in grassland soils.
November 10, 2022
Theorists Propose a Novel Way to Measure Gluons’ Orbital Motion
Predictions for future measurements at the Electron-Ion Collider may help solve ‘proton spin’ mystery.
November 8, 2022
Moisture Matters for Viruses in Soil
Soil moisture influences the activity of soil DNA viruses and the composition and abundance of RNA viruses.
November 3, 2022
Predicting Explosive Energy Bursts in Compact Fusion Power Plants
New discovery allows scientists to better stabilize the plasma in future compact fusion reactors.
November 1, 2022
Dissecting the Ecology of Microalgae and Bacteria across Time and Space
A new cultivation technology called a “porous microplate” reveals how photosynthetic microalgae interact with their micro-environment.
October 27, 2022
How Do Neutrons Interact with Reactor Materials?
Researchers study the energy and angular dependence of how neutrons scatter off materials to improve reactor safety and efficiency.
October 25, 2022
Synthetic Genetic Circuits Reprogram Plant Roots
Scientists use engineered gene circuits in plants to control gene expression and root architecture.