General News
NWChem 6.3 available
EMSL releases the newest version of its open-source computational chemistry software suite
Released: May 20, 2013
EMSL released version 6.3 of NWChem, its premier open-source computational chemistry software, with an extensive suite of new capabilities.
How to overcome the oxide barrier
New insight into how to make electrical contact with an oxide semiconductor
Released: May 16, 2013
EMSL capabilities helped scientists identify the characteristics of a low-resistance electrical contact to an oxide semiconductor. The findings have implications for the electronics industry.
The May issue of NUFO News
National User Facility Organization newsletter
Released: May 15, 2013
In this issue, announcement of the 2013 NUFO annual meeting, a user science exhibition organized for Congress and NUFO calendar.
Integrated omics uncovers roles of fungi and bacteria in lignocellulose degradation
Leaf-cutter ant "gardens" could provide clues for generating cellulosic biofuels
Released: May 14, 2013
Scientists used metaproteomic measurements from EMSL to better understand the symbiotic relationship between leaf-cutter ants, fungi and bacteria. The findings could help in the development of biofuels.
The Linux audit framework
Released: May 10, 2013
Gary Smith, EMSL information system security officer, explains Linux audit and how it can be part of an overall defense-in-depth strategy.
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SELinux for dummies
Released: May 10, 2013
Gary Smith, EMSL information system security officer, explains SELinux, why it's a great addition to the security arsenal, and how to maintain and troubleshoot it.
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Fair-weather clouds hold dirty secret
New study reveals particles that seed small-scale clouds over Oklahoma
Released: May 06, 2013
Scientists modify a popular meteorological-chemistry model to examine fair-weather cumulus clouds over Oklahoma. Their results reveal new information about the climate impact of these small-scale clouds.
iDirector interview with Nancy Hess
Released: May 02, 2013
EMSL director Allison Campbell, talks to Nancy Hess about the new capabilities in the new Radiochemistry Annex.
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