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Using ultrafast laser pulses and powerful X-rays, scientists at #NSLSII have generated “hidden” material phases. Their research points toward new ways to control materials for future electronics and quantum technologies.

Flipping the Quantum Switch

Research reveals hidden state of matter and points to new ways to control materials for future electronics and quantum technologies.

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America's #NationalLabs produce technologies that enrich the world. Researchers use the T7 protein expression system invented at Brookhaven Lab to produce life-saving medicines. #Freedom250 #DOE

Researchers have demonstrated the first applications of the IBM Nighthawk quantum processor. https://quantumcomputingreport.com/ibm-nighthawk-processor-validated-in-quantum-chromodynamics-and-cybersecurity-benchmarks/#

The Rubin Observatory has begun its Legacy Survey of Space and Time. @vrubinobs.bsky.social Over the next 10 years, Rubin will capture the entire southern sky every few nights to create an ultra-wide, ultra-high-definition time-lapse movie of the universe.

Action! NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory Begins Capturing the Greatest Cosmic Movie Ever Made

The 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time has officially started, marking the beginning of a new era in astronomy and astrophysics.

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"All good things must come to an end" was a sentiment felt throughout the 2026 RHIC and AGS Users' Meeting. The meeting gave researchers around the world a chance to celebrate a monumental era of physics, as #RHIC completed its final run and preparations begin for the #ElectronIonCollider.

The Apex of RHIC Physics: 2026 Users' Meeting Recap

The first Users' Meeting following final collisions featured reports on the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider's last run and preparations for the Electron-Ion Collider.

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Our open house tours conclude for the summer on Aug. 2 with Fascinating Physics! ⚛️ #ExploreBrookhaven Visit our particle accelerator complex, explore interactive physics demonstrations, and hear from our scientists. Learn more: https://www.bnl.gov/sundays/2026/

Scientists studying particle collisions at #RHIC usually capture what happens when atomic nuclei smash into one another at nearly the speed of light. But even when the nuclei don’t collide, researchers can still uncover details about subatomic particles.

Improved Quantum Interference Imaging of Atomic Nuclei

New data from near-miss collisions at RHIC will help physicists map the “glue” that holds visible matter together.

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The #ElectronIonCollider's controls system is more compact, more powerful, and capable of faster data transfer than previous accelerator systems.

EIC Radiofrequency Controls System Passes First Real-World Test

Brookhaven National Laboratory has reached a key early milestone in developing radiofrequency control systems for the Electron-Ion Collider.

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The powerful capabilities of the Soft Inelastic X-ray Scattering (SIX) beamline at #NSLSII enabled researchers to identify how light can transform materials into "hidden" states.

Flipping the Quantum Switch

Research reveals hidden state of matter and points to new ways to control materials for future electronics and quantum technologies.

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We are thrilled to announce that Brookhaven Lab will be leading seven #GenesisMission projects! Our projects will encompass groundbreaking #AI research for microelectronics, nuclear and high energy physics, computational science, and atmospheric science.

Brookhaven Lab Awarded 7 Genesis Mission Projects

The awards support groundbreaking AI research for microelectronics, nuclear and high energy physics, computational science, and atmospheric science.

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We're partnering with @awscloud.bsky.social to address a critical national challenge: the lengthy and costly process of connecting new infrastructure to the electrical grid. #AI #GenesisMission

Brookhaven Lab, Amazon Web Services Partner to Connect AI Data Centers

Brookhaven Lab and AWS announced a partnership that will accelerate the development of the GridSearch project to connect data centers to the grid.

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This low-cost, sulfur-tolerant compound could convert wasted natural gas into easily transportable commodity chemicals and fuels. #NSLSII

Abundant Catalyst Converts Methane into Valuable Liquid Chemicals

Low-cost sulfur-tolerant compound could convert wasted natural gas into easily transportable commodity chemicals and fuels.

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Yesterday at Dazzling Discoveries, we welcomed the community to tour #NSLSII, explore the science of clouds, and try hands-on activities with sensors, detectors, and more. Thanks to everyone who joined us and brought so much enthusiasm for science! #ExploreBrookhaven

Our "Dazzling Discoveries" open house event is today! Come tour our X-ray light source and cloud chamber facilities, try hands-on demonstrations of research equipment, and see presentations from our scientists. https://bit.ly/4yo7fq0 #ExploreBrookhaven

"A leading facility in the study of hadronic matter and the strong force since 2000, RHIC now hands its tunnel and many of its components to its successor, the Electron–Ion Collider."

Final collisions for the RHIC – CERN Courier

On 6 February 2026, beams of oxygen ions circulated through the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory for the last time.

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Recent #ElectronIonCollider events in Tokyo showcased the strong commitment from international collaborators to the EIC through detector development, computing, and physics expertise.

Global Partners Gather in Japan to Advance Electron-Ion Collider

International momentum behind the EIC was on full display in Tokyo in June as representatives from funding agencies, research institutions, and scientific collaborations convened in Tokyo.

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Canadian wildfires have given Brookhaven Lab a dramatically hazy sky. We encourage everyone in the area to limit outdoor activity. Instead of heading outside to look at the orange sky, please enjoy this remarkable view of the smoke-covered sun that we captured on site today.