S&TR | September 2015
Empowering Research in Mission-Relevant Basic Science
Commentary by Dona Crawford
Science on a Grand Scale
Through Grand Challenges, some 15 to 20 projects a year gain access to extraordinary computer resources to spur scientific discovery.
Biofuel Breakthrough with Engineered Bacteria
Livermore scientists uncover a gene that enables bacteria to survive in the harsh ionic-liquid solvents used in biofuel production.
Supercapacitors Yield Energetic Secrets
Groundbreaking experiments show that supercapacitor electrodes undergo profound changes during operation.
Under Pressure: Granular Studies with Immeasurable Implications
Laser experiments on tantalum using high pressures and strain rates have proved that the benchmark Hall–Petch equation does not hold true under all conditions.
