ARGONNE, Illinois, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Paul K. Kearns to retire as director of Argonne National Laboratory after nearly a decade of distinguished leadership UChicago Argonne, LLC to conduct international search for next laboratory director - The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory announced today that Director Paul K. Kearns will retire after nearly ten years   more