External news and journal publications discussing FRIB science.
Mississippi State University physicist Jaspreet Singh Randhawa has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to investigate the nuclear reactions that drive stellar explosions and the formation of chemical elements in the universe. As part of the five-year project, Randhawa and collaborators will conduct experiments at FRIB and the Nuclear Science Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame, using rare isotope beams to measure key reaction rates that influence astrophysical models of nucleosynthesis.
A reposting of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science's (DOE-SC) highlight titled “Bowling Near the Speed of Light” about research showing how the distinctive “bowling-pin” shape of neon-20 nuclei influences particle flow in collisions with lead nuclei. The study demonstrates how nuclear shape leaves measurable signatures in collision data, providing new evidence for quark-gluon plasma formation and a new way to study the structure of atomic nuclei. 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.
The article highlights key developments that shaped Michigan State University during the 1980s, including the opening of major facilities, advances in research, and milestones in student life and athletics. Among the decade’s most notable achievements was the successful testing of the K500, the world’s first superconducting cyclotron, in 1981, a scientific accomplishment that helped lay the foundation for FRIB. The original K500 superconducting cyclotron was recently repurposed as part of a new facility dedicated to semiconductor chip testing, supporting U.S. innovation across industries such as defense and autonomous systems.
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC) posted a highlight titled “Bowling Near the Speed of Light” about research showing how the distinctive “bowling-pin” shape of neon-20 nuclei influences particle flow in collisions with lead nuclei. The study demonstrates how nuclear shape leaves measurable signatures in collision data, providing new evidence for quark-gluon plasma formation and a new way to study the structure of atomic nuclei. 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.
Researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County are leading a first-of-its-kind experiment at FRIB to better understand how cosmic rays shape the chemical evolution of the Milky Way. Using FRIB’s rare isotope beam capabilities, the team is measuring how chromium-52 breaks apart when interacting with hydrogen, helping improve astrophysical models and support NASA’s upcoming Trans-Iron Galactic Element Recorder for the International Space Station (TIGERISS) mission.
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC) posted a highlight titled “Using Nuclear Shapes to Study How Particles Flow in Collisions Between Light Ions” about research showing how the unusual shape of neon-20 nuclei influences particle flow following high-energy collisions, enabling more precise studies of quark-gluon plasma behavior in light-ion collision systems. 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.
Michigan State University and Apple hosted the inaugural Apple Manufacturing Academy Spring Forum, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and manufacturers to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping manufacturing and supply-chain operations. The event included keynote sessions, poster presentations, and tours of facilities such as FRIB, where participants saw examples of advanced technology and operational innovation in practice.
Apple highlighted the growing impact of the Apple Manufacturing Academy at MSU, where U.S. manufacturers are learning to apply AI and smart manufacturing techniques to improve efficiency, quality, and supply-chain operations. The academy’s inaugural Spring Forum in East Lansing featured tours of participating facilities, including FRIB, alongside discussions on how AI-driven tools are strengthening American manufacturing.
The Apple Manufacturing Academy Spring Forum at MSU brought together students, researchers, and industry leaders to highlight practical applications of artificial intelligence in manufacturing, from automotive production to supply chain management. Speakers emphasized how AI-driven “smart manufacturing” techniques can improve efficiency and workforce skills, with hands-on tours showcasing real-world implementations—including at FRIB.
Researchers have taken an important step toward solving one of astrophysics’ oldest isotope mysteries: where the rare proton-rich atomic species known as p-nuclei come from. The study was led by Artemis Tsantiri, who conducted the work as a graduate student at FRIB and is now a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Regina in Canada.
Researchers have taken an important step toward solving one of astrophysics’ oldest isotope mysteries: where the rare proton-rich atomic species known as p-nuclei come from. The study was led by Artemis Tsantiri, who conducted the work as a graduate student at FRIB and is now a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Regina in Canada.
Researchers have taken an important step toward solving one of astrophysics’ oldest isotope mysteries: where the rare proton-rich atomic species known as p-nuclei come from. The study was led by Artemis Tsantiri, who conducted the work as a graduate student at FRIB and is now a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Regina in Canada.
