Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The U.S. Department of Energy's 17 National Laboratories have played a central role in American scientific innovation for over 70 years. These labs host unique instruments and facilities, many unavailable elsewhere in the world.
The National Laboratories address critical scientific challenges, including climate change mitigation and research into the origins of the universe. Their work involves advanced research and the development of cutting-edge tools.
Notably, the Department of Energy and its National Nuclear Security Administration announced the achievement of fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a groundbreaking scientific milestone decades in the making.
In addition to groundbreaking research, the laboratories provide the scientific community with access to advanced user facilities that support a wide range of scientific disciplines.