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Press Releases Aug 24, 2026 Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Hybrid process targets nuclear manufacturing bottlenecks

In partnership with A.J. Tuck Company, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a new manufacturing approach that could simplify production of critical components for advanced nuclear reactors and other energy and defense applications. The method combines 3D printing and electroforming to produce complex, leak-free hot isostatic pressi

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Press Releases Sep 01, 2026 Brookhaven National Laboratory

Brookhaven Lab to Lead $14M AI Project for Nation's Electric Grid

Researchers will develop an AI model to accelerate electric grid expansion planning with optimal accuracy, affordability, and efficiency in operations.

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Press Releases Aug 21, 2026 Brookhaven National Laboratory

Brookhaven and Stony Brook Researchers Demonstrate 'Wireless' Capability for Quantum Network

Researchers have successfully transmitted light particles containing quantum information through open air between Brookhaven Lab and Stony Brook University.

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Press Releases Aug 21, 2026 Oak Ridge National Laboratory

National laboratory research collaboration focuses on accelerated qualification of critical nuclear components

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge and Idaho national laboratories announced a collaboration to expand the domestic supply chain of industrial pressure vessels. Together, the labs will help enable wire arc 3D printing of these large components, which are critical for energy-related industries and capable of reliably withstanding harsh service conditions. The initiative boosts the rapid exp

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Technology & Innovation Aug 12, 2026 University of California, Riverside

UCR researchers join DOE effort to speed scientific discovery

Federal Genesis Mission funding supports research on quantum computing and smarter scientific networks

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Features Aug 11, 2026 Brookhaven National Laboratory

From Vision to Reality: A Unified Neural Solver for the Power Grid

IBM Research releases GENCO, a neural solver that unifies three core grid-analysis tasks, alongside the GridFM Development Framework.

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Press Releases Sep 02, 2026 Oak Ridge National Laboratory

ORNL neutron bone imaging brings T. rex to life

A broken rib from Scotty, the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton discovered, is helping scientists uncover new information about life on Earth 66 million years ago. Scotty's rib preserves something rarely seen in the fossil record: a healing injury frozen in time.

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Press Releases Sep 01, 2026 Oak Ridge National Laboratory

From side reaction to center stage: Bleach, salt water boost power in grid batteries

To create large-scale grid energy storage that is more affordable, powerful and safe, researchers at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) decided to let a strong side reaction step into the limelight.

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Press Releases Aug 28, 2026 Oak Ridge National Laboratory

ORNL hosts Southeastern Quantum Conference

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) convened scientists, engineers and technology leaders for the 2026 Southeastern Quantum Conference (SQC), bringing together experts from academia, national laboratories, industry and government to advance quantum information science and strengthen collaborations that support U.S. competitiveness.

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Press Releases Aug 17, 2026 Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Paranthaman named R&D World Researcher of the Year

M. Parans Paranthaman, an expert in solid-state chemistry and materials science at the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), has been named R&D World’s 2026 Researcher of the Year. The honor recognizes his career translating fundamental materials research into practical technologies with real-world applications.

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