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From battery technologies to biofuels innovations, many technology inventions prove of great value to industry. But did you know that Lab-developed software is also highly sought after by some industry sectors? For example, Phenix software, which had its start in the late 1990s in Paul Adams’ lab in the Biosciences Area, solves the 3D structures […]

  ScienceIT offers AI tools and services for Lab researchers under the CBorg AI Portal, providing Berkeley Lab staff with access to selected AI models that can perform a multitude of tasks. Many researchers have taken advantage of these offerings with creative applications and using new tools. One of the tools that researchers are finding […]

“AI is data hungry.” – Kjiersten Fagnan, CIO of the Joint Genome Institute As a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science user facility supported by the Biological and Environmental Research (BER) program, the Joint Genome Institute (JGI) leads genomic innovation for advancing biotechnology through its high-throughput sequencing, DNA design and synthesis, metabolomics, and computational […]

Scenario A: There’s a fire raging in Oakland, and it’s headed towards the Berkeley Lab main site. You’ve received a LabAlert on your phone or email to evacuate the Lab. Scenario B: There’s a nearby building fire in Emeryville and you’ve received an order to evacuate your building in EmeryStation East. Scenario C: The fire […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are critical skills for today’s and tomorrow’s scientists. So much so that the White House recently announced a presidential action in support of AI education for American youth. The Department of Energy is also focused on building an AI-ready workforce. At Berkeley Lab, the K-12 team has already […]

While most of the Lab’s research funding comes from federal resources, philanthropy has long played a role in funding priority projects at the Lab. Two entities at the Lab help facilitate this process, the Office of the Chief Development Officer (OCDO) and the Berkeley Lab Foundation (BLF). The OCDO works collaboratively with Berkeley Lab staff […]

Quantum computing is a large-scale challenge that requires the contributions of all sectors — government agencies, research institutions, and the private sector. At Berkeley Lab, quantum computing researchers are collaborating with partners around the world to advance the field. For example, the Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA) is a DOE National Quantum Information Science Research Center […]

To improve efficiency in handling international shipping requests for non-biological items, the Export Compliance Office is transitioning to a new submission process using Jira, a project management tool. Starting March 1, 2025, all international shipping requests for non-biological items must be submitted through the Export Control website using this link: https://exportcontrol.lbl.gov/forms/ (select “Non-Biological International Shipping […]