February Story Tips
Monday, February 4, 2013 - 16:01
in Earth & Climate
More precise optical imaging is vital for better diagnosis of breast cancer, which strikes one in eight women annually in the United States alone. In the race to make graphene available for flexible touch screens, smart phones, flat-panel displays, solar panels and more, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and New Mexico State University have produced a graphene sheet 40 inches in diagonal. By studying the effects of climate change on the Gulf Coastal region's economy, agriculture and energy production, ORNL researchers are addressing key questions posed by the Department of Energy while designing a tool that the scientific community can use to predict how climate change will impact small localized areas elsewhere.