Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Solving the Big Problems | ORNL
Leveraging the talents of its world-class researchers and exceptional support staff, Oak Ridge National Laboratory is helping solve critical scientific and technical challenges and, in so doing, creating economic opportunity for the nation. ORNL provides access to unique facilities, laboratories, and equipment, drawing thousands of visiting ...
High Flux Isotope Reactor a fit for Nobel laureate’s designer proteins
1 day ago · Nobel laureate and biochemist David Baker came to Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 2019 to use the IMAGINE instrument at the High Flux Isotope Reactor to see hydrogen atoms in a structure of a protein he designed. Credit: ORNL/U.S. Dept. of Energy. Biochemist David Baker — just announced as a recipient of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry ...
Researchers reveal quantum advantage that could advance future …
1 day ago · Researchers from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have taken a major step forward in using quantum mechanics to enhance sensing devices, a new advancement that could be used in a wide range of areas, including materials characterization, improved imaging and biological and medical applications.
Running hot, flying light
1 day ago · Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the National Energy Technology Laboratory have developed and 3D printed the lightest crack-free alloy capable of operating without melting at temperatures above 2,400 degrees Fahrenheit. This milestone could enable additively manufactured turbine blades to better handle extreme temperatures ...
ORNL adds five researchers to Corporate Fellow status
2 days ago · The new ORNL Corporate Fellows are, from left, Larry Baylor, Craig Blue, Bob Hettich, Mark Lumsden and Jun Qu. Credit: ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy. The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has named five researchers as ORNL Corporate Fellows in recognition of their significant career accomplishments and continued leadership.
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We're developing technologies to track in real time the safety and security of nuclear materials in transit. The national security missions we serve and the science-based solutions we provide will bolster our nation's capabilities, strengthen our allies and partners, and ensure a prosperous global future. Explore our missions and their global ...
News Desk - All News | ORNL
Oct 10, 2024 · The first program of its kind nationwide, it’s aimed at broadening and diversifying the scientific user community with outreach to universities and colleges. ORNL's Communications team works with news media seeking information about the laboratory. Media may send questions to [email protected].
News Desk - News Releases - ORNL
September 19, 2024. A study led by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory details how artificial intelligence researchers created an AI model to help identify new alloys used as shielding for housing fusion applications components in a nuclear reactor. The findings mark a major step towards improving nuclear fusion facilities.
Energy Secretary breaks ground on new isotope facility at ORNL
Oct 24, 2022 · Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, center, led the groundbreaking of the U.S. Stable Isotope Production and Research Center at ORNL, along with (from left) Johnny Moore, ORNL site manager; ORNL Director Thomas Zacharia; DOE Under Secretary for Science and Innovation Geraldine Richmond; and DOE Office of Science Director Asmeret Asefaw Berhe.
Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division | ORNL
Nuclear energy found a home at ORNL 80 years ago and never left.For decades, we’ve spearheaded nuclear innovation, from basic science to regulatory licensing to industry adoption. Today, we represent nearly 250 researchers and scientists from across the globe, focused on delivering nuclear science and technology breakthroughs. The Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division is the heart of ORNL ...