ARGONNE, Illinois, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Building blocks of innovation: Light-induced symmetry changes in tiny crystals Argonne scientists unveil new methods to control material properties Breakthrough allows researchers to create materials with tailored properties, unlocking unprecedented control over their optical and electronic properties. Imagine building a Lego tower with perfectly aligned blocks  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 25 -- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on March 24, 2025: * * * Illinois EPA and Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Release New Recycling Report 2-Year Study Focused on Large Volume Recyclables and Diversion Efforts SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) have announced the completion of a new report, Illinois Materials Management and R  more