Earth and Environmental Sciences at Berkeley Lab
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We explore the natural cycles and basic aspects of Earth sciences that underpin sustainable solutions to the growing need for energy and water resources.
We are excited to be part of the #GenesisMission. Our researchers will lead 6 projects and contribute to 8 more, focusing on using #AI to help ensure #water and energy security, manage nuclear waste, and accelerate the recovery of critical minerals and deployment of subsurface #energy.
Berkeley Lab will lead 13 new #GenesisMission projects and partner on more than 30 others. The work combines #AI, supercomputing, scientific data, and advanced instruments to speed discovery in energy, materials, water, fusion, critical minerals, and national security.
Berkeley Lab to Lead 13 New Genesis Mission AI Projects
Researchers will apply AI, supercomputing, and advanced instruments to accelerate discoveries for energy, science, and national security.
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July 22, 2026 at 10:34 PM
We are excited to be part of the #GenesisMission. Our researchers will lead 6 projects and contribute to 8 more, focusing on using #AI to help ensure #water and energy security, manage nuclear waste, and accelerate the recovery of critical minerals and deployment of subsurface #energy.
This incredible new reindeer moss wall at our BioEPIC building celebrates plant-soil-microbe interactions. Best part? The design was crowd-sourced from a photo competition among our own building community at @berkeleylab.lbl.gov
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March 26, 2026 at 7:38 PM
This incredible new reindeer moss wall at our BioEPIC building celebrates plant-soil-microbe interactions. Best part? The design was crowd-sourced from a photo competition among our own building community at @berkeleylab.lbl.gov
@biosci.lbl.gov
@biosci.lbl.gov
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We love our new reindeer moss wall in #BioEPIC @berkeleylab.lbl.gov . The design was sourced from a competition of BioEPIC staff and reflects the soil-microbe-plant interaction research performed in the building. (Created by: Planted Design)
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March 24, 2026 at 9:16 PM
We love our new reindeer moss wall in #BioEPIC @berkeleylab.lbl.gov . The design was sourced from a competition of BioEPIC staff and reflects the soil-microbe-plant interaction research performed in the building. (Created by: Planted Design)
@eesaberkeleylab.bsky.social
@eesaberkeleylab.bsky.social
🌱A recent study led by EESA scientists shows how microbes from the rhizosphere–the region of soil made up of plant roots and their associated microbes–can help plants better recover from drought.
https://bit.ly/4kXbDFS
https://bit.ly/4kXbDFS
Managing Microbes for More Resilient Plants – Earth and Environmental Sciences Area
EESA scientists curated a microbial community that helped a species of grass better recover from drought.
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February 26, 2026 at 8:28 PM
🌱A recent study led by EESA scientists shows how microbes from the rhizosphere–the region of soil made up of plant roots and their associated microbes–can help plants better recover from drought.
https://bit.ly/4kXbDFS
https://bit.ly/4kXbDFS
🔎Using electron microscopy, scientists examined how heat affected cement-like material at the nanoscale. Understanding how materials react to underground environments is key to expanding enhanced geothermal systems. @brookhavenlab.bsky.social @berkeleylab.lbl.gov @molecularfoundry.lbl.gov
Studying Materials Science at the Nanoscale to Inform Geothermal Development – Earth and Environmental Sciences Area
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January 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
🔎Using electron microscopy, scientists examined how heat affected cement-like material at the nanoscale. Understanding how materials react to underground environments is key to expanding enhanced geothermal systems. @brookhavenlab.bsky.social @berkeleylab.lbl.gov @molecularfoundry.lbl.gov
2025, wrapped. ✨
As we take a break for the holidays, we look back on a year of rigorous science, deep collaboration, and real-world impact. Glad to be here on @bsky.app to share it with you. 🌍🔬Here’s to what’s next. #Science #2025Wrapped @berkeleylab.lbl.gov
As we take a break for the holidays, we look back on a year of rigorous science, deep collaboration, and real-world impact. Glad to be here on @bsky.app to share it with you. 🌍🔬Here’s to what’s next. #Science #2025Wrapped @berkeleylab.lbl.gov
December 24, 2025 at 1:40 AM
2025, wrapped. ✨
As we take a break for the holidays, we look back on a year of rigorous science, deep collaboration, and real-world impact. Glad to be here on @bsky.app to share it with you. 🌍🔬Here’s to what’s next. #Science #2025Wrapped @berkeleylab.lbl.gov
As we take a break for the holidays, we look back on a year of rigorous science, deep collaboration, and real-world impact. Glad to be here on @bsky.app to share it with you. 🌍🔬Here’s to what’s next. #Science #2025Wrapped @berkeleylab.lbl.gov
🦠 How can microbes help with contamination cleanup? To find out, our researchers investigated the genes and traits of Iodidimonas, a bacterial group common in systems that treat produced water left over from oil and gas production. @biosci.lbl.gov @berkeleylab.lbl.gov
https://bit.ly/44PxxUI
https://bit.ly/44PxxUI
Examining the Role of Bacteria in Produced Water Treatment – Earth and Environmental Sciences Area
Article Extracting oil and gas from beneath Earth's surface involves a lot of water. Produced water (PW), which exists naturally underground and is pumped to the surface during the oil and gas production process, is contaminated with salts, industrial c...
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December 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
🦠 How can microbes help with contamination cleanup? To find out, our researchers investigated the genes and traits of Iodidimonas, a bacterial group common in systems that treat produced water left over from oil and gas production. @biosci.lbl.gov @berkeleylab.lbl.gov
https://bit.ly/44PxxUI
https://bit.ly/44PxxUI
🐟 How can #AI strengthen water-quality predictions? EESA scientists found that “ensembling” multiple ML models boosts accuracy of river temperature predictions, including in data-poor water regions. @NERSC
Details: https://bit.ly/44RSmPo
Details: https://bit.ly/44RSmPo
December 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🐟 How can #AI strengthen water-quality predictions? EESA scientists found that “ensembling” multiple ML models boosts accuracy of river temperature predictions, including in data-poor water regions. @NERSC
Details: https://bit.ly/44RSmPo
Details: https://bit.ly/44RSmPo
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At Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, we’re tackling one of AI’s toughest challenges: generating reliable insights from limited data about Earth’s subsurface, where 80% of global energy originates. Learn how ⬇️ @eesaberkeleylab.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
At Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, we’re tackling one of AI’s toughest challenges: generating reliable insights from limited data about Earth’s subsurface, where 80% of global energy originates. Learn how ⬇️ @eesaberkeleylab.bsky.social
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What if better food, fabrics, and more could be grown in a lab? #Biomanufacturing experts are leading the way in scaling-up synthetics for items you rely on every day. Learn how precision fermentation can power the future of products in your home. Watch the video: vimeo.com/1121969286/8...
Science Power-up: Where Biomanufacturing Can Take Us This Century
Deepti Tanjore, biomanufacturing expert and Director of the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU), shares how scale-up technologies…
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December 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
What if better food, fabrics, and more could be grown in a lab? #Biomanufacturing experts are leading the way in scaling-up synthetics for items you rely on every day. Learn how precision fermentation can power the future of products in your home. Watch the video: vimeo.com/1121969286/8...
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We are hiring! Come join #TeamBioSci and help us bring science solutions to the world @berkeleylab.lbl.gov!
The @jgi.doe.gov has an opening for a Bioinformatician to join the Synthetic Biology Group. Ian Blaby is the Hiring Manager.
jobs.lbl.gov/jobs/bioinfo...
The @jgi.doe.gov has an opening for a Bioinformatician to join the Synthetic Biology Group. Ian Blaby is the Hiring Manager.
jobs.lbl.gov/jobs/bioinfo...
December 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We are hiring! Come join #TeamBioSci and help us bring science solutions to the world @berkeleylab.lbl.gov!
The @jgi.doe.gov has an opening for a Bioinformatician to join the Synthetic Biology Group. Ian Blaby is the Hiring Manager.
jobs.lbl.gov/jobs/bioinfo...
The @jgi.doe.gov has an opening for a Bioinformatician to join the Synthetic Biology Group. Ian Blaby is the Hiring Manager.
jobs.lbl.gov/jobs/bioinfo...