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Basics2Breakthroughs

Research at Berkeley Lab starts with basic science which leads to innovative breakthroughs that have changed the world. This video series focuses on early career scientists discussing their research and what they hope for the future in that research.

Tess Smidt is a physicist and computer scientist developing machine learning algorithms that can model the complex geometry of the universe, from atomic arrangements to building designs.

Jason Cooper talks about the process of artificial photosynthesis and how its used to convert sunlight into liquid chemical fuels.

Mekena Metcalf is a Quantum Wrangler who develops computer software and theory to control quantum systems with electromagnetic waves.

Natalia Molchanova works on synthetically produced proteins called peptoids which have advanced low-cost biotech solutions.

Jonelle Basso is getting to the root of plant-microbe interactions which can lead to more efficient and sustainable crops that produce food, plant-based biofuels, and bioproducts

Sean Lubner studies materials to better store renewable energy to power large scale systems.

Jennifer Pore explains how her study of isotopes enables her to learn more about the universe.