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Grid team

ORNL researchers developed models for better grid protection, analyzed options for new generation sources, and deployed sensors to monitor and evaluate Puerto Rico's grid and inform decisions by the island’s utility.

Saed Mirzadeh

While ionizing radiation can cause cancer or even death, it can also save lives. Among other uses, ionizing radiation can destroy cancer cells, giving many sufferers the hope of relief from the painful effects of cancer.

Mars Rover 2020

NASA uses the isotope plutonium-238 to power its space explorations. The car-sized Mars 2020 rover will contain plutonium produced at ORNL.

 

Mike Zach

Stable isotopes require expert handling before they go to end users. 

Julie Ezold

ORNL is a major source of isotopes, providing more than 300 for use in medicine, research, industry and space exploration.