Seven Berkeley Lab technologies from researchers in Computing Sciences, Energy Technologies, Biosciences and Materials Sciences plus one multi-lab nomination including LBNL have been named as 2016 R&D 100 Award finalists. Winners will be announced in November. The R&D 100 Awards are given by R&D Magazine to its top 100 new technologies for the year. … [Read more...] about Eight Berkeley Lab Nominations Named 2016 R&D 100 Award Finalists
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Popular Science Highlights MyGreenCar App
An app developed at Berkeley Lab to help car consumers evaluate green vehicle choices based on individual driving styles and routes was the focus of a June 20 article in Popular Science titled "Which Electric Car is Right for You?" Researcher Sam Saxena expects the app to be in potential car buyers' hands in 2017, thanks to a partnership with the EPA and DOE. Last year, Saxena … [Read more...] about Popular Science Highlights MyGreenCar App
DOE Announces $16M in Lab-to-Market Funding
The U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) will commit nearly $16M to help businesses move energy technologies from DOE's national labs to the marketplace. The Technology Commercialization Fund, administered by DOE's Office of Technology Transitions, will support projects at 12 national labs involving 52 private-sector partners. Two Berkeley Lab technologies were selected for FY16 … [Read more...] about DOE Announces $16M in Lab-to-Market Funding
Licensed Berkeley Lab Techs Poised to Advance Heart Health, Drug Discovery
Berkeley Lab's Innovation and Partnerships Office executed licensing agreements this spring to move two biotechnologies from the lab to the marketplace. The Engevity Cuff, developed by Berkeley Lab researcher Jonathan Maltz, improves cardiovascular disease diagnosis by measuring endothelial health and plaque buildup. Startup Lexington Biosciences will refine and commercialize … [Read more...] about Licensed Berkeley Lab Techs Poised to Advance Heart Health, Drug Discovery
DOE / Berkeley Lab to Participate in 2016 Maker Faire
Join Berkeley Lab staff at DOE's Make|Energy pavilion at Bay Area Maker Faire, May 20-22, in San Mateo. The Lab plus eight other DOE labs, DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions, ARPA-E and EERE will present hands-on and educational displays related to Energy Generation, Secure Energy Distribution, Smart Buildings & Cities, and Manufacturing to demonstrate how DOE science … [Read more...] about DOE / Berkeley Lab to Participate in 2016 Maker Faire