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Today is #NationalPenguinDay, a day to celebrate and learn more about the lovable flightless birds! Find @ENERGY-funded research about penguins by waddling over to @OSTIGOV https://t.co/dVLzOex8vI

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#OTD in 1975, the Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) began operations. The organization was created as a response to the energy shortages that occurred in the early 1970s. Find @ENERGY-funded research sponsored by the ERDA @OSTIGOV https://t.co/DNlKXgAllS

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World Snow Day is observed on the third Sunday in January each year. Check out @ENERGY-funded research on snow distribution, precipitation, snow melt and more @OSTIGOV https://t.co/iZyS30XB97

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Today is Benjamin Franklin’s birthday! Some of his most famous contributions to science are those about electricity and conductivity. Find @ENERGY-funded research on electricity and conductivity @OSTIGOV https://t.co/4YJPIuTGmj

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Hector D. Abruna, Paul Alivisatos, and John H. Nuckolls were recently awarded the Enrico Fermi Presidential Award for their contributions to energy science and research. Find @ENERGY-funded work from the 2024 Enrico Fermi award winners @OSTIGOV https://t.co/XwnJzek72B

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See the January featured #video on DOE ScienceCinema, hosted by @OSTIGOV – Beyond Pluto: The Search for the Edge of the Solar System https://t.co/cUWu5Cc8L8

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#OTD in 1878, milk was first delivered to homes in sterilized glass bottles. To honor #NationalMilkDay and the advancements in delivery and storage that makes milk safer to drink, discover over 60 years’ worth of @ENERGY-funded research on dairy @OSTIGOV https://t.co/BIXecNnnZv

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There are 118 known elements on the periodic table. 94 of these elements occur naturally, and 24 can only be created in laboratories. For #tbt, let’s look at an @ENERGY-funded report from 1947 on the synthesis of 8 then-unknown elements @OSTIGOV https://t.co/dfgnIcUp1Y

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January 6th is #NationalBeanDay in honor of Gregor Mendel. He used bean and pea plants in experiments to discover the foundations of genetics and inheritance, earning him the title “father of genetics.” Find @ENERGY-funded research on beans @OSTIGOV https://t.co/oaySIlnZhD

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It’s #NationalBirdDay! Scientists research everything from birds’ migration patterns to the diseases they carry. Find @ENERGY-funded research about birds on DOE PAGES https://t.co/ntvL4w8AOW

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January is National Radon Action Month: https://t.co/sOcRwQSr39 . Find @ENERGY-funded research for radon levels @OSTIGOV https://t.co/DDthVvJbNT

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It’s #NationalScienceFictionDay, a day to engage with the genre that gives us a glimpse into the future. To celebrate, check out @ENERGY-funded research that comes close to something you might read in a science fiction book @OSTIGOV https://t.co/bzBPJj2XiZ

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Explore over 3,000 @ENERGY-related films on DOE ScienceCinema for this #NationalShortFilmDay https://t.co/Z8QfTDtPjJ

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How do experts discern disinformation in academic journal articles? Explore @ENERGY-funded research on the impacts, identification of, and potential methods for mitigating disinformation @OSTIGOV: https://t.co/kmoG79oPxU

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Did you know that the winter solstice is marked by the exact moment the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn? This year it occurred today at 4:19AM ET! Learn more interesting facts about the winter season @OSTIGOV: https://t.co/YwsSul44J0
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As winter approaches, we tend to use more electricity to stay warm. Some of this power likely comes from uranium-powered nuclear energy. For this #tbt, check out this @ENERGY-funded report on the separation of uranium isotopes from 1941 @OSTIGOV https://t.co/0BS0WdJi05

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Wright Brothers Day is celebrated #otd to commemorate the first successful flights in a mechanically propelled airplane that was heavier-than-air. Find @ENERGY- funded research about aviation. https://t.co/VwjQnp4Cb2

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Fir trees are known for getting people in the holiday spirit! Douglas, Balsam, and Fraser firs are among the most common types. Find @ENERGY-funded research about fir trees @OSTIGOV: https://t.co/mZVZZUvK7C

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See the December featured #video on DOE ScienceCinema, hosted by @OSTIGOV – What is Machine Learning? https://t.co/4uWM5WDErw
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