Berkeley Lab IT News Archive

From powering scientific discoveries to keeping your laptop running smoothly, the Lab’s IT Division touches nearly every part of our work. Elements sat down with Chief Information Officer Adam Stone to learn how his team supports both cutting-edge research and everyday operations.  Read the … [Read more...] about The Technology Powering the Science: A Q&A with CIO Adam Stone

To combat rising cyber threats, CrowdStrike is now required on all Berkeley Lab Mac and Linux computers. It offers proven protection, having recently blocked attacks on home Macs and demonstrated that it would have prevented a recent Linux incident. Installation takes just minutes, protecting your … [Read more...] about Install CrowdStrike on Mac and Linux computers

Canva, a brand templating platform, is returning to Berkeley Lab on October 1, 2026 as a centrally managed tool that makes it easier to create routine, professional communications using design-approved templates and Berkeley Lab branded resources. Employees can request access through the Berkeley … [Read more...] about Canva Is Back at Berkeley Lab with Approved Templates

ScienceIT has launched a new pilot called Berkelium, Berkeley Lab’s new Kubernetes cluster for building, testing, automating, and sharing scientific work. Researchers can see a demo at LabTech on November 3rd, 2026. Traditional high-performance computing systems such as Lawrencium remain the … [Read more...] about Meet Berkelium: A Flexible New Kubernetes-based Platform for Modern Science

Google continues to introduce new Cloud and Workspace features designed to help you work smarter, collaborate more effectively, and save time. Explore the latest updates, including new AI-powered capabilities and productivity enhancements that can streamline your daily work at Berkeley … [Read more...] about September 2026 Google Cloud & Workspace Updates: The Latest Tools to Boost Productivity

As AI becomes increasingly important to research and the everyday tasks at the Lab, the ScienceIT team has evaluated a range of AI tools and developed options to support the diverse needs of the Lab community.   Beyond our core CBorg AI tools, Berkeley Lab offers access to a suite of … [Read more...] about AI Tools Update: Complimentary and Paid Options 

For years, Biosciences’ digital holiday card has been one of Berkeley Lab’s most creative seasonal traditions. Past cards have featured protein molecules floating inside a snow globe, DNA-inspired animations, and memorable characters ranging from “Earl N. Meyer” flask to an animated lab mouse … [Read more...] about From Prompt to Pixel: How CSO Used AI to Bring the Biosciences Holiday Card to Life

Join us in-person or online via Zoom on Tuesday, November 3rd to explore what’s new in IT at Berkeley Lab. What is LabTech? LabTech is a free event for Berkeley Lab staff and friends focused on technology that supports science and workplace productivity. Hosted by the IT Division, LabTech … [Read more...] about Register for LabTech 2026

AI-assisted and agentic tools allow us to write more code, faster than ever before. However, the attack surface has not shrunk to match; it has shifted and multiplied. To address this, ScienceIT team is offering a new security-awareness webinar designed for everyone who writes code at the Lab from … [Read more...] about Upcoming Webinar: Secure Coding in the Age of AI on  September 11 at 10AM

An important security update is coming to the lbnl-employee Wi-Fi network on August 26. Most Lab-managed computers will update automatically, but personal devices, research instruments, and other unmanaged equipment may require action. Read the article to learn what prompts to expect, how to confirm … [Read more...] about Update Required for LBL Employee Wireless Access by August 26