Two scientists prepare a laser

In MSD’s core research programs, teams of scientists take on fundamental long term research questions related to the accelerated discovery, design, and understanding of new materials.

Material in an observation chamber

MSD’s research centers represent large-scale research endeavors that support and feed into the strategic directions of MSD, Berkeley Lab, and the Department of Energy.

Scientists Capture Images of Electron Molecular Crystals Researchers Succeed in Taking 3D X-ray Images of a Skyrmion Peter Fischer Appointed Director of Berkeley Lab’s Materials Sciences Division