Nanoscience News
Nanoscience News
After 80 years of research excellence, where does Argonne go next?
AI for discovery, world-leading X-ray science, supply chain analysis and next-generation energy technologies are among the lab’s key priorities today.
Center for Nanoscale Materials Director's Update: June 2026
As we look ahead, I am excited about the opportunities to strengthen the Center for Nanoscale Materials’ capabilities, support scientific excellence and foster new ideas and partnerships.
Scientists find an elusive vibration — a Higgs mode — changing a crystal’s symmetry
Waves of light and sound interact to drive electronic and structural change in a perovskite crystal.
Optically driven phase transitions in 2D perovskites via Higgs mode
In a study published in Nature Materials, researchers showed the first optically driven Higgs mode in 2D halide perovskites, revealing how light-induced phonon dynamics transiently stabilize a tetragonal phase for advanced optoelectronic applications.
Machine learning powered multimodal spectroscopy for advanced battery material characterization
In a study published in ACS Nano, researchers developed a machine learning powered framework combining multimodal spectroscopy and simulations to characterize atomic-scale defects in battery materials, for applications in energy storage technologies.
Turbo-charging battery research with AI: An ambitious vision
Argonne researchers outline a comprehensive technical roadmap for the use of large language models in battery research.
Kelly Sturner helps build pathways to STEM for thousands of students
The experiences are geared toward sparking interest in STEM careers and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow.
See science in action at Argonne’s June 27 Open House
Meet the people behind the discoveries, explore interactive exhibits across four science themes and get a look inside Argonne’s campus.
Tiny forces, big effects: How particle interactions control the flow of soft materials
Using powerful X-rays and computer models, researchers at Argonne and the University of Chicago linked nanoscale particle motion to surprising flow behaviors in soft materials.
Superconductors by design: Argonne scientists rewrite the rules of discovery
This new strategy enables scientists to systematically design materials with the same chemical formula but different atomic arrangements, paving the way for tailored properties and accelerating innovation in materials science and technology.
A quieter world for quantum
The latest study on an electron-on-neon qubit, invented at Argonne, shows its strong potential to scale quantum information processing.
Argonne at the 2026 AI+ Expo
Attendees can find Argonne researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s booth at the AI+ Expo