The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC) posted a highlight titled “Predictive Theory Revises Understanding of Alpha Processes During the Big Bang and in Massive Stars” about new theoretical calculations that will enable more accurate determination of reaction rates for modelling primordial lithium-6 abundance and massive stars’ lifecycle. Authors of the publication are from the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at Michigan State University. Each year, scientists publish thousands of research findings in the scientific literature. About 200 of these are selected annually by their respective program areas in DOE-SC as publication highlights of special note.
Quanta Magazine reports on the research performed at FRIB studying the intermediate neutron-capture process, or the i-process, one of the three main processes by which heavy elements are thought to form. Experiments investigating the i-process, led by FRIB's Artemis Spyrou, will help scientists learn more about how heavy atoms are forged inside stars.
Deepika Davuluri, a graduate student in the laboratory of Professor Katharina Domnanich, has received the College of Natural Science's Alfred J. and Ruth Zeits Endowed Fellowship for her research in radiochemistry at FRIB. This endowment supports work in nuclear and laser science research, and particularly students whose research interests are targeting cancer.
MSU Today explores 26 areas of important research at MSU, outlined from A to Z. The alphabetical list features "R - Rare isotopes," showcasing FRIB's rare isotope research in pursuit of breakthroughs in medicine, national security, and a better understanding of the physical universe.
FRIB’s Alexandra Gade was one of ten MSU faculty who were named University Distinguished Professors in recognition of their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, and public service. In addition to her role at FRIB, Gade is a professor in the MSU Department of Physics and Astronomy College of Natural Science.
MSU Today promotes FRIB scientists’ new findings on dynamic, complex nature of exotic nuclear particles. Using the Summing Nal Detector (SuN), researchers discovered cobalt-70 particles exhibiting different shapes corresponding to only slightly different energy levels. This unique phenomenon is known as "shape coexistence."
MSU Today showcases research taking place that can impact daily life by advancing technology as well as the funding from federal agencies and other sources that makes this research possible. The article highlights how FRIB is powering new industries and advancing microelectronics in Michigan.
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC) posted a highlight titled “Rare Isotopes Shed Light on the Size of a Neutrino Wavepacket” about the insight precise measurement of beryllium-7 nuclear decay recoils will provide on the quantum properties of the neutrino. Authors of the publication are from the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at Michigan State University. Each year, scientists publish thousands of research findings in the scientific literature. About 200 of these are selected annually by their respective program areas in DOE-SC as publication highlights of special note.
Scientists have developed a new method to precisely measure neutrinos by detecting tiny movements of lithium atoms during radioactive decay using ultra-cold sensors. This breakthrough reveals new details about the size and behavior of neutrino wavepackets, challenging existing theories and helping rule out the existence of hypothetical sterile neutrinos. Collaborating institutions included FRIB.
After participating in the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program last summer at FRIB, undergraduate student Lauren Jin has moved from the University of Toledo to MSU to pursue nuclear theory studies at FRIB.
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC) posted a highlight titled “Experiment reveals competing nuclear shapes in the rare isotope chromium-62” about how successfully modeling chromium-62 hints at an interesting structure for neutron-laden calcium-60. Authors of the publication include scientists from the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at Michigan State University. Each year, scientists publish thousands of research findings in the scientific literature. About 200 of these are selected annually by their respective program areas in DOE-SC as publication highlights of special note.
City Pulse highlights the MSU Science Festival’s STEAM Expo Weekend, which took place 5-6 April 2025. FRIB had a presence at the expo, recreating the nuclei of stars and duplicating their reactions through hands-on activities.
