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National Synchrotron Light Source II Dedication Ceremony

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz dedicated the world's most advanced light source, the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The dedication ceremony also included remarks from U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Congressman Lee Zeldin, Stony Brook University President and Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) Co-Chair Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., and Brookhaven Lab Director Doon Gibbs.

National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) Dedication Ceremony — Senator Charles E. Schumer Comments

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz dedicated the world's most advanced light source, the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The dedication ceremony also included remarks from U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Congressman Lee Zeldin, Stony Brook University President and Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) Co-Chair Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., and Brookhaven Lab Director Doon Gibbs.

Negative Particles for Positive Breakthroughs: Characterizing Electrons in Novel Materials at NSLS-II

During the 501st Brookhaven Lecture, Ignace Jarrige explains how electrons behave and affect unique materials' properties. He then discusses how the Soft Inelastic X-ray Scattering beamline being built at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) will provide unprecedented accuracy for future research.

Small Science, Big Impact: Basic Research with Bacteriophage T7

During this 500th Brookhaven Lecture, Bill Studier explains how basic research on a simple virus enabled development of the T7 expression system. Since it was patented in 1984, more than 1,000 companies have licensed the T7 system to produce proteins for commercial purposes, including medical diagnostics and treatments.

Habitat for Humanity Dedication Ceremony

Lab Director Doon Gibbs presented house keys to Kimberly Butler, a new homeowner in the hamlet of Mastic Beach. Lab employees volunteered with Habitat for Humanity to help build the home for Butler, a local U.S. Army veteran.

Photosynthesis, Earth Systems Models and the Arctic

Alistair Rogers, leader of the Terrestrial Ecosystem Science & Technology Group, gave the morning keynote address at the 2014 Young Researchers Symposium.

Reflections on my Career in Science, Administration, and Service to the Nuclear Physics Community

Robert Tribble, deputy director for Science and Technology, gave the afternoon keynote address at the 2014 Young Researchers Symposium.

Artificial Photosynthesis: Making and Breaking Bonds with Protons and Electrons

During this 499th Brookhaven Lecture, Dmitry Polyansky explains how artificial photosynthesis—inspired by plants' natural ability to convert sunlight to usable energy—can help meet future energy demands. He also highlights progress, challenges, and strategies for developing catalysts to convert solar energy into energy-packed fuels as efficiently as possible.

NSLS-II Achieves First Light

The National Synchrotron Light Source II detects its first photons, beginning a new phase of the facility's operations. Scientific experiments at NSLS-II are expected to begin before the end of 2014.

Vector Boson Scattering: Watching the Higgs Boson at Work with the ATLAS Particle Detector

During this 498th Brookhaven Lecture, Marc-Andre Pleier of the Physics Department provides an overview of the Standard Model of fundamental particles and interactions as well as the Higgs discovery in 2012. He then discusses how he and fellow ATLAS collaborators use the detector to search for "fingerprints" of the rare W-boson scattering process, flaws or breakdowns in the Standard Model, and potential areas to discover new physics.

LCLS: A Stunning New View Through X-ray Laser Eyes

During this BSA Distinguished Lecture, Chi-Chang Kao—director of the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory—provides an overview of scientists' first five years exploring uses for the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS).

Science Friday Explains "How to Make Quark Soup"

You don't need a time machine to marvel at the hot broth of quarks and gluons that made up all matter a microsecond after the Big Bang. You just need a ticket on the Long Island Railroad. Through massive feats of engineering, Brookhaven National Laboratory has devised a recipe for cooking up tiny ephemeral batches of this quark-gluon soup, a fluid which physicists Paul Sorensen say is the most "perfect" fluid ever discovered.

Stop Short

Brookhaven Lab's Ed Sierra talks about the right way to observe safety at stops signs, crosswalks, and in parking lots.

Final Shutdown at the National Synchrotron Light Source

The closing ceremonies for the final shutdown of the National Synchrotron Light Source, ending its 32-year run of groundbreaking science and innovation in engineering.

National Synchrotron Light Source: Lasting Memories

After 32 years of operations, the National Synchrotron Light Source closed down. Beamline scientists and users share their memories of this remarkable machine and the research it enabled.

Supercomputing Fundamental Particle & Nuclear Physics

During the 497th Brookhaven Lecture, Taku Izubuchi explained how scientists use a four-dimensional lattice and increasingly powerful supercomputers for calculations that address questions of quantum chromodynamics, the theory of "strong" interactions between subatomic quarks and gluons that form protons and neutrons of our universe.

RHIC Featured in "How The Universe Works" on the Science Channel

If you want to know how the universe works, part of the answer lies in understanding the building blocks of matter—before they became inextricably bound within the protons, neutrons, and atoms that make up everything visible in our universe today.

Kitchen Fires Inspire New Solution for Unattended Stoves

Staff Services' Cathy Ennis shows the new solution to preventing kitchen fires in Lab dormitories: the auto-off, motion sensing stove.

Special PET Scans Seeking Symmetry in Quark-Gluon Plasma

During the 496th Brookhaven Lecture, Lijuan Ruan explained how she uses electron-positron tomography from quark-antiquark annihilations to study chiral symmetry, a characteristic that "broke" to form 99 percent of the visible mass in the universe and is thought to be restored during ion collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider.

Exploring the Small Size Limit of Quark Gluon Plasma

During the 2014 Sambamurti Lecture, physicist Anne Sickles discussed how correlations between particles created during collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) are being used to determine the properties of matter itself. She also explained how physicists, including those using the PHENIX detector at RHIC, are exploring the geometry of the nuclei's impact zones to determine just how small quark-gluon plasma can be.

To See or Not to See a Warhead: Imaging Nuclear Weapons With Neutrons

During the 495th Brookhaven Lecture, Istvan Dioszegi discussed the principles of neutron imaging and advancements to verify nuclear warheads, as well as why and how the technique might become a tool for verification under terms of the New START treaty.

Manipulating Light to Understand and Improve Solar Cells

During the 494th Brookhaven Lecture, Matthew Eisaman explained solar cells' important role in meeting the world's energy demands, the U.S. Department of Energy's SunShot Initiative to reduce the cost of solar cell-generated electricity by 2020, and solar cell research at Brookhaven Lab.

Kevin Yager on the Nanoscience of Studying Scattered X-rays

Kevin Yager, a scientist at Brookhaven Lab's Center for Functional Nanomaterials, discusses his research on materials spanning just billionths of a meter. Yager specializes in making new materials through meticulously guided self-assembly and probing nanoscale structures with a technique called x-ray scattering.

The Smallest Drops of the Hottest Matter? New Investigations at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider

During the 493rd Brookhaven Lecture, Anne Sickles discussed how physicists determine what happens before, during, and after individual particle collisions among billions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC). She then explained how collisions at RHIC enable physicists to probe deeper into the mysteries of quark-gluon plasma and the strong force.

EAP Talk: Stress Management for Caregivers

A presentation on caring for an elderly loved one. Topics include planning meals, bathing, visiting, paying bills, and more. Hosted by the Lab's Employee Assistance Program.

Physical Therapy Lunchtime Talk: Understanding Balance and How to Improve Yours

A talk about the issues that cause balance problems, how aging and or inactivity will affect balance, ways of testing balance, and how to challenge and improve balance safely.

BSA Retirement Program

Information about the two BSA retirement plans: 401(a) and 401(k). Updated for 2014.

What Goes Up Must Come Down: The Lifecycle of Convective Clouds

During the 492nd Brookhaven Lecture, Michael Jensen explained the importance of clouds in the Earth's climate system and how convective clouds form, grow, and dissipate. His discussion included findings from a major experiment designed to provide a holistic view of convective clouds and their environment.

A Fast, Versatile Nanoprobe for Complex Materials: The Sub-micron Resolution X-ray Spectroscopy Beamline at NSLS-II

During the 491st Brookhaven Lecture, Juergen Thieme explained benefits of spectroscopy and more intense x-rays at NSLS-II for next-generation research. Specifically, he discussed the new sub-micron-resolution x-ray spectroscopy (SRX) beamline—highlighting its speed, adjustability, and versatility.

Brookhaven Lab/BSA Employees Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity

On February 1, 2014, Brookhaven Lab/Brookhaven Science Associates employees volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and other organizations to help a build home for local veteran.

The Shape and Flow of Heavy Ion Collisions

During the 490th Brookhaven Lecture, Björn Schenke discussed theory that details the shape and structure of heavy ion collisions. He also explained how this theory and data from experiments at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider and the Large Hadron Collider are being used to determine properties of quark-gluon plasma.

2013 Young Researcher Symposium: Welcoming Remarks

Brookhaven Lab hosted the second-annual Young Research Symposium on Nov. 15, 2013, to spotlight the Lab's youngest and brightest researchers. Berndt Mueller of Brookhaven Lab welcomed attendees and offered his outlook for the future of nuclear and particle physics.

2013 Young Researcher Symposium: Speaker Séamus Davis

Brookhaven Lab hosted the second-annual Young Research Symposium on Nov. 15, 2013, to spotlight the Lab's youngest and brightest researchers. Séamus Davis of Brookhaven Lab and Cornell University gave a talk, titled "That's Impossible," based on his research experiences.

2013 Young Researcher Symposium: Career Panel Discussion

Brookhaven Lab hosted the second-annual Young Research Symposium on Nov. 15, 2013, to spotlight the Lab's youngest and brightest researchers. Former researchers, postdocs, and interns answered questions about their work experiences in current science-related careers.

Young Researcher Symposium: Keynote Talk

Brookhaven Lab hosted the second-annual Young Research Symposium on Nov. 15, 2013, to spotlight the Lab's youngest and brightest researchers. Esther Takeuchi of Brookhaven Lab and Stony Brook University gave the keynote address about her research for better batteries, including one that powers implantable cardiac defibrillators that help prevent heart attacks.

2013 Young Researcher Symposium: A Message From the Director

Brookhaven Lab hosted the second-annual Young Research Symposium on Nov. 15, 2013, to spotlight the Lab's youngest and brightest researchers. Brookhaven Lab Director Doon Gibbs offered the closing remarks.

"Doing More With Less: Cost-effective, Compact Particle Accelerators"

During the 489th Brookhaven Lecture, Dejan Trbojevic discussed accelerator technologies and techniques —"particularly a non-scaling, fixed-focused alternating gradient"—to focus particle beams using fewer, smaller magnets. He explained how these technologies could benefit eRHIC and particle therapies for combating cancer.

A Look Inside: NSLS-II Storage Ring

Look inside the storage ring of the National Synchrotron Light Source II, under construction at Brookhaven Lab. Exactly 843 magnets now encircle the ring. Their job will be to steer, stabilize, and store electrons racing around at near light speed.

ATLAS/BNL Physicist Marc-Andre Pleier Explains the Higgs Mechanism

ATLAS/BNL Physicist Marc-Andre Pleier explains his role in analyzing data from the Large Hadron Collider and the search for the Higgs boson.

Precision Measurements of the Hubble Constant and PASS

During this Pegram lecture, Nobel laureate and distinguished astrophysicist Adam Riess explained how scientists are using an increasingly precise Hubble constant value to constrain measurements for uncertainties in the current cosmological model, including the nature of dark energy and properties of particles called neutrinos.

Supernovae and the Discovery of the Accelerating Universe

During this Pegram lecture, Nobel laureate and distinguished astrophysicist Adam Riess discussed how his team of researchers discovered that the rate at which the Universe is expanding continues to increase, a phenomenon attributed to the mysterious dark energy first postulated by Albert Einstein.

Backup Magnets Ready to Ship to LHC

Physicists and engineers in Brookhaven National Laboratory's Superconducting Magnet Division are in the final stages of assembling "replacement" magnets for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at Europe's CERN laboratory.

Backing Up Safely

Backing up a vehicle requires extra effort and preparation to ensure safety for the driver and everyone around, as well as protecting personal and government property. Ed Sierra describes the steps BNLers can take to back up large vehicles safely.

Defensive Driving Course is Your Ticket to Improved Driving Safety

Here at Brookhaven Lab, we pride ourselves on our commitment to safety. It's a guiding principle and a core value of our community. One of the best ways for you to assert your commitment to safety is by taking the Defensive Driving Program, taught regularly right here at Brookhaven.

Why Particle Physics Matters: Milind Diwan

Particle physicists dedicate their lives to understanding the fundamental nature of energy, matter, space and time. Why do they do it? Symmetry magazine asked some of them to explain: Why does particle physics matter?

Why Particle Physics Matters: Elizabeth Worcester

Particle physicists dedicate their lives to understanding the fundamental nature of energy, matter, space and time. Why do they do it? Symmetry magazine asked some of them to explain: Why does particle physics matter?

Summer Sundays | Exploring the Ultra Small

Big things happen in microscopic places at Brookhaven National Lab. Featured Interviews: Nora Detweiler, James Dickerson, Matt Sfeir, and John Halverson.

Massive Muon g-2 Electromagnetic Ring Leaves New York

The first leg of the mighty Muon g-2 electromagnet's journey to Fermilab went smoothly thanks to the engineering expertise of Emmert International. Watch these highlights of the 50-foot-wide, 17-ton ring's move across Brookhaven Lab and out to Smith Point Marina.

Summer Sundays | Atom-Smashing Fun!

Visit PHENIX and STAR, two detector experiments bigger than a house. Featured Interviews: Nora Detweiler, Brant Johnson, Paul Sorensen, Guillaume Robert-Demolaize, and Gene Van Buren.

Summer Sundays | Brilliant Light, Dazzling Discoveries

Brookhaven National Lab opens its doors to kids as thy put on a display of Brilliant Light and Dazzling Discoveries. Featured Interviews: Nora Detweiler, Juergen Thieme, Bill Leonhardt, Paul Gelfand, Lisa Miller, and Karen Chen-Wiegart.

'Magic Lenses for RHIC: Compensating Beam-Beam Interaction'

In the 488th Brookhaven Lecture, Luo discusses some collider fundamentals. He then introduces the electron lens system he helped develop at Brookhaven, explaining how it could help double the collision rate at RHIC and prepare the machine for future endeavors.

Higgs Discovery: How It Happened and What It Means

During this Sambamurti Memorial Lecture, Lipeles explains why physicists were looking for the Higgs boson, why they needed high-energy particle collisions, how they knew they found a new particle, and probing this new particle at the LHC.

The "Hot" (and "cold") Science of RHIC

A discussion of the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider by the Associate Laboratory Director for Nuclear and Particle Physics Berndt Mueller.

Electromagnet Move Down William Floyd Parkway

At midnight on June 24, 2013, a 50-foot-wide, circular electromagnet began the second leg of a 3,200-mile land and sea voyage from Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York to a new home at Fermilab in Illinois. During this leg, Emmert International transported the electromagnet 10 miles down William Floyd Parkway to the Smith Point Marina, where it was loaded on a barge later in the day.

Giant Electromagnet Move

On Saturday, June 22, 2013, a 50-foot-wide, circular electromagnet began its 3,200-mile land and sea voyage from Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York to a new home at Fermilab in Illinois. In the first part of the move, Emmert International and a team of Fermilab and Brookhaven Lab scientists and engineers transported the electromagnet across the Brookhaven Lab site to a staging area by its main gate.

New Piece of Old Lace in My Office, Come See!

Nuclear physicist Laurie Waters speaks on "Lace with Date: Come See the New Piece of Old Lace." The field of textile research is a fascinating combination of art, anthropology, sociology, and physical sciences.

'Stress During Pregnancy and its Effects on Women and Infants'

Psychology Professor Marci Lobel spoke on "Stress During Pregnancy and its Effects on Women and Infants," at Brookhaven National Laboratory on Thursday, May 30. The talk was sponsored by Brookhaven Women in Science (BWIS) and Brookhaven Science Associates (the company that manages the Lab).

'Why Has Earth NOT Warmed as Much as Expected? And Why Is This So Important?'

In the 487th Brookhaven Lecture, Stephen Schwartz speaks about his research on why Earth's temperature has not increased as much as expected from the observed increase in greenhouse gases, and what this might mean for the future.

Research at CERN - From the Highest Energies to the Smallest Particles

CERN Director General Rolf-Dieter Heuer presents first results from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, including the recent discovery of a "Higgs" boson. He also discusses prospects for exciting new physics at the LHC.

Home Ownership & Financing Workshop

Joseph Jannace of the Foundation for Personal Financial Education speaks as part of the Lab's "Fiscally Fit" seminar series that focuses on buying, selling and financing real estate.

Symposium for Bill Willis: Testimonials

Nearly 100 friends, colleagues, and family members of the late physicist Bill Willis traveled from around the world to Brookhaven Lab on April 26 for a symposium to honor Willis' scientific career. Willis held positions at Brookhaven, CERN, and Columbia and Yale universities before his death on November 1, 2012.

Chemist Jeanne A. Hardy Talks on Caspases, Causative Factor in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Chemist Jeanne A. Hardy of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst presents "Handcuffing the Killers: Conformational Control and Real-Time Monitoring of Caspase Proteolytic Activity." Hardy was sponsored by Brookhaven Women in Science (BWIS) and Brookhaven Science Associates (the company that manages Brookhaven Lab).

Designing and Giving a Good Research Presentation

Ted Sampieri discusses how to prepare for and deliver an effective presentation. Hosted by Brookhaven Lab's Association of Students & Postdocs.

The Hard X-ray Nanoprobe at NSLS-II: A Big Microscope to Tackle Challenges at the Nanoscale

In the 486th Brookhaven Lecture, Yong Chu illustrates unique challenges and innovative approaches for x-ray microscopy at the nanoscale — measured in billionths of a meter. He also discusses measurement capabilities for the first science experiments at NSLS-II.

Valuing Diversity in the Workplace: Enabling Respect Through Communication

Assistance Lunchtime Talk by Nancy D. Losinno and Jude Treder-Wolff. Sponsored jointly by Brookhaven National Laboratory and Magellan Health Services.

Interdisciplinary Science Building Dedication Ceremony

A dedication ceremony was held at the new Interdisciplinary Science Building for energy research at Brookhaven Lab. Speakers included Lab Director Doon Gibbs, Department of Energy (DOE) Brookhaven Site Office Manager Frank Crescenzo, Brookhaven Science Associates Vice Chair and Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle, and Associate Director of the Office of Safety, Security, and Infrastructure for the DOE Office of Science Marcus Jones.

Developing Women Leaders

Anna Marie Valerio, President of Executive Leadership Strategies, speaks on practical solutions for developing women leaders and pace of change within organizations and in society.

The Plasma Window

In the 485th Brookhaven Lecture, Ady Hershcovitch discusses the properties of plasma, the technology he developed to create plasma windows that separate empty space from air, and using plasma windows for science experiments and the air-sensitive electron welding process.

BWIS Event: 'Celebration of Women'

Five women from diverse backgrounds discuss the factors and people who inspired them. Presented by Brookhaven Women in Science (BWIS), March 20, 2013, Brookhaven National Laboratory. With support from Women in Science and Engineering (WISE, Stony Brook) and Zonta. Information about BWIS and its work to promote the advancement of women is available on the BWIS website: http://www.bnl.gov/BWIS/.

Exploring the Extreme Universe: Results from the VERITAS Gamma-ray Observatory

Brookhaven Women in Science (BWIS) hosted a talk by Reshmi Mukherjee, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, Columbia University, titled "Exploring the Extreme Universe: Results from the VERITAS Gamma-ray Observatory," March 13.

Brookhaven Lab: Science Happens Here

From a World War I U.S. Army base to a world-renowned center of high-tech research: See how our site and our science have evolved to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.

EAP Lecture: Active Listening Skills

Speaker Jude Treder-Wolff discusses active listening, differences between hearing and active listening, barriers to active listening, and active listening skills. Part of the Emotional Intelligence series presented by the Employee Assistance Program.

Magnet Girder Assembly and Installation

It takes teamwork to assemble and install magnet girders for the storage ring of the National Synchrotron Light Source II. NSLS-II is now under construction at Brookhaven Lab.

Assertive vs. Aggressive: Emotionally Intelligent Communication

Speaker Jude Treder-Wolff of Magellan Health Services speaks on definitions of different communication styles; how assertiveness differs from aggressiveness; and components of assertive communication. Part of the Brookhaven Lab Employee Assistance Program Emotional Intelligence Series.

Nuclear Stability or Instability in the 21st Century: Will U.S.-Soviet Cold War History Repeat for China, India and Pakistan?

In the 484th Brookhaven Lecture, Thomas Graham explains the events that led to policy decisions on nuclear weapons in the mid-20th century. He also discusses how forces that drove the U.S. and former Soviet Union to stockpile large numbers of nuclear warheads are applicable in today's decisions on the size and types of nuclear weapons in arsenals among China, India and Pakistan.

Biomineralization and Biological Sensors

Professor Abel Moreno, of the University of Mexico, speaks on "Biomineralization and Biological Sensors" at the Brookhaven Women in Science Lecture, Feb. 7, 2013, Berkner Hall.

ePerformance: Goal Setting for Supervisors

Maggie Sullivan, Manager, Learning & Development, demonstrates the new ePerformance system within PeopleSoftHR for supervisors to conduct employee reviews and evaluations.

Coherent X-ray Scattering: Dynamics of Crowded Colloids and Other Stories

In the 483rd Brookhaven Lecture, Andrei Fluerasu discusses how techniques called coherent x-ray scattering and x-ray photon correlation spectroscopy, and the future National Synchrotron Light Source II will provide unprecedented capabilities for studying the structure and dynamics of complex materials.

'Opting for Happiness'

Magellan's Jude Treder-Wolff speaks on methods for achieving happiness and fulfillment in life. Part of the Lab's Employee Assistance Program noontime talk series.