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Ames Lab to host High School Science Bowl in first time ever virtual format

Iowa's top science and math students will compete at the annual Ames Laboratory/Iowa State University Regional High School Science Bowl Saturday as they have done for the past thirty years— but with a virtual twist.

Review in Nanoscale highlights progress, opportunities in encapsulating metal nanoparticles in layered 2D materials

A newly published review in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s journal Nanoscale marks milestones in research

Light-induced twisting of Weyl nodes switches on giant electron current

The discovery was made in a category of topological materials that holds great promise for spintronics, topological effect transistors, and quantum computing.

Borrowing from birds, experts reduce search times for novel high-entropy alloys to seconds

Ames Laboratory enhanced an algorithm that borrows its approach from the nesting habits of cuckoo birds, reducing the search time for new high-tech alloys from weeks to mere seconds.

Making it tougher: Samarium cobalt magnet improvements planned in Ames Lab partnership

Ames Laboratory will partner with Electron Energy Corporation to improve a mainstay of magnet technology-- the samarium cobalt magnet.

Scientists look to meteorites for inspiration to achieve critical element-free permanent magnet

The product rivals widely used “Alnico” magnets in magnetic strength, and has potential to fill a strong market demand for rare-earth- and cobalt-free magnets.

Ames Lab's Rinko appointed to PCAST subcommittee

Ph.D. candidate Emily Rinko to serve on inaugural SPEC subcommittee advising policymakers on student perspectives

Reliable quality-control of graphene and other 2D materials is routinely possible, Ames Lab researchers say

Scientists at Ames Laboratory have discovered and confirmed a method which could serve as an easy but reliable way to test the quality of graphene and other 2D materials.

intercalated atoms at graphene-SIC interface

A first-of-its-kind catalyst mimics natural processes to break down plastic and produce valuable new products

The new catalyst is able to process polymers widely used in things like plastic grocery bags, milk jugs, shampoo bottles, toys, and food containers.

Critical Materials Institute names four projects to support innovation in the nation’s critical materials supply chain

Projects will address challenges in establishing domestic supply chains for critical materials