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Automated atomic force microscopy reveals expanded view of bacterial biofilms
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have reimagined the capabilities of atomic force ...
A dual ion beam tests new steel under fusion energy-producing conditions
A new class of advanced steels needs more fine-tuning before use in system components for fusion energy—a more sustainable ...
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For the first time ever, two demolition projects underway at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Building 3003 and the former Radioisotope Development Lab are both being demolished. 3003 was a support facility for the ...
3D printing and AI will bring in 'new era of nuclear construction' - but how safe is it?
In East Tennessee, a 3D printer arm has been used to build concrete shielding columns for a nuclear reactor. The work is part ...
Geospace Technologies Acquires National Lab Developed Heartbeat Detector Technology
Geospace Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: GEOS) today announced the acquisition of Heartbeat Detector®, a heartbeat ...
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3D printing set to slash nuclear plant build times & costs
Anticipating a boom in nuclear energy, the US Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) at Oak Ridge ...
Are OEM Oil Recommendations Influenced By EPA Rules? Here's What One Expert Has To Say
Using lighter weight oil in an engine reduces friction and gives better fuel economy, but it can lead to engines wearing out ...
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ORNL DC circuit-breaker reduces cost and expands capacity
The ORNL team developed medium-voltage circuit breakers capable of handling increasing levels of DC at a lower cost, an ...
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Study unearths rich rhizodeposits data for better bioenergy crops
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory conducted a meticulous analysis of the compounds ...
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Student attends STEM Academy
Leelah Bradshaw, daughter of Yvonnia Bradshaw and Daniel Stoner and an upcoming Boardman High School junior, was among 38 ...
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ORNL Scientists Uncover New Insights on Plant-Soil Interactions, Potentially Enhancing Crop Resilience and Energy Security
ORNL scientists analyzed plant root-soil interactions, using untargeted metabolomics to advance crop growth and energy ...
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Medium-voltage circuit breaker unlocks electricity abundance, savings
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are breaking technical barriers with faster circuit breakers to enable and protect the modern electric grid. The ORNL team ...