Sandia uncovers hidden factors that affect solar farms during severe weather
Researchers use machine learning to determine the age of a solar farm and the amount of cloud cover, both factors that affect farm performance in severe weather.
Using a mineral ‘sponge’ to catch uranium
Remediation technology reduces uranium levels 10,000-fold at legacy site in Colorado
Here comes the sun
Tethered-balloon tests ensure safety of new solar-power technology
A song of ice and fiber
Sandia embarks on first-of-its-kind Arctic seafloor data collection using underwater technique
Finding fire and ice: Modeling the probability of methane hydrate deposits on the seafloor
Sandia scientists use machine learning to find fuel source, climate-change driver
International research team begins uncovering Arctic mystery
New study on submarine permafrost suggests locked greenhouse gases are emerging
Sandia brings the magic to Science Fiesta
Sandia researchers got creative this year to develop virtual tours, video experiments and more to support the annual New Mexico Science Fiesta Expo, an interactive learning event for children of all ages from across the state. YouTube videos of many of the events are still available online.
Women @ Energy features Erika Roesler
Sandia atmospheric and climate scientist Erika Roesler has been recognized by DOE’s Women @ Energy: STEM Rising website, which honors women in STEM fields throughout the DOE complex. During her time at Sandia, Erika has worked in climate modeling, where her research seeks to understand how clouds may vary as a result of climate change.
Shake, rattle and roll
About 45 Gallup, New Mexico, high school juniors and seniors took in a little shake, rattle and roll at Sandia’s Environmental Test and Evaluation Complex during a special March 4 STEM Day event organized just for them.
R&D 100
The venerable R&D 100 contest, slightly more than 50 years old, has a new owner, and the competition continues. Competing in an international pool of universities, corporations and government labs, Sandia inventions captured four R&D 100 Awards this year, as well as two environmental and one business award.