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The Computing Sciences Area at Berkeley Lab develops cutting-edge computational methods, leverages HPC, and applies data science to drive innovation. Our four divisions—AMCR, SciData, NERSC, and ESnet—advance research in AI, math, energy, and more.
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Beyond AI art: creating scientific truth.

New @berkeleylab.lbl.gov research evaluates how well AI models generate scientifically valid images of rocks, plants & ceramics. This work could revolutionize research by filling critical data gaps. Learn more: bit.ly/GenAI_LBNL

#AIforScience #GenerativeAI
A comparative infographic showcasing the results of different generative AI models in creating scientific images. The infographic is divided into three vertical sections, labeled 'Ceramics,' 'Plants,' and 'Rocks.' Each section contains a grid of images comparing a 'Raw' scientific source image to AI-generated versions created by models including DCGAN, StyleGAN, DALL-E2, and DALL-E3. The 'Ceramics' section shows microscopic views of packed particles, the 'Plants' section displays images of seedlings and root systems, and the 'Rocks' section features grayscale micro-scans of rock sediment, illustrating the varying success of different AI models in reproducing scientifically accurate images.
January 8, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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🎉 Congrats @berkeleylab.lbl.gov researchers for winning 2025 HPCwire Awards!

🏆 @nersc.bsky.social & @VAST: Editor's Choice for advancing scientific data storage powering Doudna #HPC bit.ly/HPCwireDoudna

🏆 HPSF: Readers’ Choice for open software ecosystems bit.ly/HPCwireHPSF

#SC25 #Data #Science
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November 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Congrats to @berkeleylab.lbl.gov 's John Shalf! He’s been awarded IEEE's 2025 Seymour Cray Award for pioneering work in energy-efficient computing & hardware-software co-design bit.ly/JS_CrayAward

Heading to @Supercomputing ( #SC25 ) next week? Connect with our experts: bit.ly/LBL_SC25

#HPC
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November 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Meet Alex Morehead, @berkeleylab.lbl.gov's 2025 Hopper Fellow! He will develop a foundational #AI model to predict molecular properties & generate new molecules, leveraging @nersc.bsky.social #HPC & open-science collaborations: bit.ly/AM_Hopper

🔗 Apply to be a 2026 #HopperFellow: bit.ly/HopperLBNL
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September 5, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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DYK @berkeleylab.lbl.gov builds tools to help researchers write faster, more reliable #Fortran —the language powering #supercomputers for decades?

✅ Caffeine: bit.ly/FiatsLBNL

✅ Julienne & Assert: bit.ly/JulienneAssert

✅ Fiats: bit.ly/FiatsLBNL

#AI #HPC #Science #Research #Engineering #Computing
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September 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Unlock the potential of #Fortran, the pioneering programming language still vital today!

Join @berkeleylab.lbl.gov’s Damian Rouson as he dives into Fortran 2023, discussing its significance in #HPC and sharing practical tips for optimizing your research software: go.lbl.gov/hirse-summer...
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August 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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🎉 Huge congratulations to @berkeleylab.lbl.gov's John Shalf for being named one of #HPCwire’s 35 Legends Class of 2025 — recognized as a Champion of HPC–Hyperscale Convergence!

John’s pioneering work is helping advance scientific computing in the post-Moore’s Law era.

🔗 bit.ly/HPCWireJS

#HPC
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August 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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In Nature News & Views, @berkeleylab.lbl.gov's Peter Nugent and Harvard CFA’s Anya Nugent discuss a groundbreaking discovery by S.Schulze et al.: the first observation of a silicon- and sulfur-rich layer in a massive star, expelled before #Supernova 2021yfj.

Read more: rdcu.be/eBzj6
#astrophysics
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August 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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DYK #AI + @nersc.bsky.social #HPC can help save lives?

@berkeleylab.lbl.gov researchers developed #ML models to detect health risks earlier. Collaborating with #VA, they analyzed data to uncover key risk factors for suicide and obstructive sleep apnea among U.S. #veterans: bit.ly/4oMPj3y via HPE
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August 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Did you know a new #MachineLearning framework developed @berkeleylab.lbl.gov dramatically accelerates #battery lifespan predictions? By combining expert insights with advanced #AI, it delivers accurate results with far fewer experiments—saving time and resources. Learn more: bit.ly/AI_Battery

#HPC
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July 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Ever wondered how fluids twist and loop deep underground?

With @berkeleylab.lbl.gov’s Chombo-Crunch and Dept of Energy’s exascale #supercomputers, scientists can now simulate subsurface flow in unprecedented detail—advancing #geothermal #energy, #water, and #battery research: bit.ly/ChomboCrunch
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July 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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@berkeleylab.lbl.gov had a great time teaming up with experts from Livermore Lab and @uhmanoa.bsky.social, sharing supercomputing know-how and exploring advanced energy research with future computational scientists.

Learn more: bit.ly/UHM_lbl

#HPC #supercomputing #energy @nersc.bsky.social
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June 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Meet Mark Fornace, @berkeleylab.lbl.gov's 2025 Alvarez Fellow in Computing Sciences. He’s using advanced #mathematics to unlock new ways for scientists to design and analyze chemical kinetics and #thermodynamics—driving breakthroughs in #bioengineering and beyond.

Learn more: bit.ly/Alvarez_MF
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May 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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The DELERIA project is set to revolutionize #NuclearScience! @berkeleylab.lbl.gov & #OakRidgeNationalLab experts are building a data pipeline to connect detectors and supercomputers for real-time analysis—enabling faster insights and discoveries: bit.ly/DELERIA

@esnet.bsky.social @nersc.bsky.social
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May 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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We had an exciting week at the first #HPSF Conference in Chicago! 🌌

@berkeleylab.lbl.gov’s AMReX framework was spotlighted, with 17 app teams sharing breakthroughs in fluid dynamics, turbulent flow, #microelectronics, #AI-enhanced modeling & more.

About our involvement with HPSF: bit.ly/HPSFlbnl
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May 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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At @berkeleylab.lbl.gov, we're advancing scientific discovery by integrating #AI, #automation, and data processing. Our #robotic labs, AI-driven lasers, and #supercomputers enhance research efficiency and support reliable energy solutions.

Learn more:
📽️ bit.ly/LBNL_AIvid
📰 bit.ly/LBNL_AI_list
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May 1, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Postdocs are the backbone of @berkeleylab.lbl.gov innovations & scientific discovery, playing a pivotal role in our team-science ecosystem.

Learn more about their cutting-edge research from the 2025 Postdoc Symposium. Videos are now available: bit.ly/LBNLcsPDS25

#CS #Datascience #AI #HPC #Quantum
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March 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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🌟Exciting News!🌟 @berkeleylab.lbl.gov is now an institutional member of the High Performance Software Foundation! This membership advances high-performance #software stacks across industry, academia, and government, meeting the demand for portable and scalable solutions in #HPC + #AI bit.ly/HPSFlbnl
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March 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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⚡️How will next-gen #microelectronics shape the future of #AI?⚡️

Last week, @berkeleylab.lbl.gov’s John Shalf joined experts at the Special Competitive Studies Project’s AI+ Compute & Connectivity Summit to explore the tech driving large-scale AI systems.

🎥 Watch: bit.ly/SCSPaicompute #HPC
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March 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Last week, @berkeleylab.lbl.gov hosted 200 scientists for the 1,000 Scientist #AI Jam, a pioneering event spanning multiple Department of Energy National Labs. They explored how frontier #OpenAI & @anthropic.com models could accelerate breakthroughs in science & nat'l security bit.ly/DOE_LBNL_AIJam
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March 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Congrats Damian Rouson! Last month, @berkeleylab.lbl.gov’s Intellectual Property Office honored him as 2024 Developer of the Year for leading the development of new software tools for testing and correctness checking and a library that supports Fortran/C/C++ language interoperability bit.ly/IPO_dr
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February 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Exciting news! The new IBM Quantum #Innovation Center allows approved @nersc.bsky.social users to access #IBM’s state-of-the-art #quantum #computers with expert guidance.

Learn more: bit.ly/NERSCibm

cc: @berkeleylab.lbl.gov #science #research #hpc #quantumcomputing
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January 28, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Congrats to @berkeleylab.lbl.gov's Stefan Wild on winning the prestigious #PECASE award—the highest U.S. honor for early-career scientists! 🏆

Wild was recognized for advancing automated learning and solving complex optimization problems with model-based algorithms & software: bit.ly/PECASElb #AI
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January 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Did you know? 21 @berkeleylab.lbl.gov staff won the DOE Secretary of Energy Achievement Award for their work on the Exascale Computing Project, a $1.8B, 7-year effort that created the world’s first sustainable exascale computing ecosystem bit.ly/ECPsa

@lbnlbiosci.bsky.social @nersc.bsky.social #HPC
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January 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Mark your calendars for the Department of Energy's #Quantum Information Science Career Fair on Jan 22, 2025. This FREE public event is an opportunity to advance your quantum science career.

Details: www.bnl.gov/nqisrccareer...

@berkeleylab.lbl.gov @sandialabs.bsky.social @brookhavenlab.bsky.social
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January 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM