Brookhaven National Laboratory News Brookhaven National Laboratory conducts research in the physical, biomedical, and environmental sciences, as well as in energy technologies. Brookhaven also builds and operates major facilities available to university, industrial, and government scientists. http://www.bnl.gov en-us WebServices@bnl.gov Brookhaven National Laboratory News http://www.bnl.gov/world/images/BNLlogo_4web.gif http://www.bnl.gov Help Choose the Next Iconic "Big Science" Image Vote for your favorite photo among the stunning submissions from the world’s top physics facilities, including Brookhaven Lab. http://www.bnl.gov/newsroom/news.php?a=11500 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:30:00 EST Brookhaven Science Associates Donates $50,000+ for Superstorm Sandy Relief Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA), the company that manages and operates Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) for the U.S. Department of Energy, will donate $50,000 to support ongoing local disaster relief efforts following Superstorm Sandy. http://www.bnl.gov/newsroom/news.php?a=11498 Wed, 6 Feb 2013 08:30:00 EST Scientists Turn Toxic By-Product Into Biofuel Booster Scientists studying an enzyme that naturally produces alkanes have devised a strategy to keep the reaction going, renewing interest in using the enzyme in bacteria, algae, or plants to produce biofuels that need no further processing. http://www.bnl.gov/newsroom/news.php?a=11495 Mon, 4 Feb 2013 15:00:00 EST Statement on NSAC Report on Nuclear Physics Funding On January 28, a subpanel of the Department of Energy and National Science Foundation Nuclear Science Advisory committee presented its recommendations for the future of U.S. nuclear physics research in a constrained budget environment.  http://www.bnl.gov/newsroom/news.php?a=11497 Fri, 1 Feb 2013 11:15:00 EST Huntington High School Wins Brookhaven National Laboratory/Long Island Regional High School Science Bowl and Spot in National Finals U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and New York Representative Steve Israel announced Huntington High School as the winner of the Brookhaven National Laboratory/Long Island Regional High School Science Bowl on Saturday. http://www.bnl.gov/newsroom/news.php?a=11496 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:30:00 EST UC Riverside Researcher Using Snail Teeth to Improve Solar Cells and Batteries Assistant professor David Kisailus studies the chiton, a marine snail found off the coast of California, to develop nanoscale materials for energy applications. http://www.bnl.gov/newsroom/news.php?a=11493 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:30:00 EST Mysterious Rembrandt: X-ray analysis of detailed mock-up shows how to reveal hidden paintings A sophisticated X-ray technology is paving the way to uncover the secrets of a 380-year-old Rembrandt masterpiece. http://www.bnl.gov/newsroom/news.php?a=11492 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:30:00 EST Brookhaven Lab Physicist Receives Technological Innovation Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Brookhaven physicist Zheng Li receives the 2012 IEEE Technological Innovation Award for the development of a novel silicon detector. http://www.bnl.gov/newsroom/news.php?a=11491 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:30:00 EST Anne Troutman Named Brookhaven Lab's General Counsel Anne Troutman, an attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience working for corporate and government organizations, has been named General Counsel of BNL, effective January 1, 2013. http://www.bnl.gov/newsroom/news.php?a=11488 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:30:00 EST Science Bowl at Brookhaven Lab, January 26 On Saturday, January 26, 100 students representing 20 high schools from Long Island will participate in a Regional Science Bowl competition at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory. http://www.bnl.gov/newsroom/news.php?a=11490 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:30:00 EST