ORNL has licensed a suite of cryogenic pellet fueling technologies to Type One Energy, advancing a critical capability for high-performance fusion plasma operations.
ORNL and Rutherford Energy Ventures have launched FULCRA, a public-private partnership to develop shared fusion testbed infrastructure and a new model for advancing fusion technologies.
The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists will lead nine and contribute to an additional 30 projects of the Genesis Mission, which aims to transform science in the U.S.
ORNL uses advanced modeling, simulation and high-performance computing to help utilities, reactor developers and regulators evaluate reactor performance, safety and licensing before construction begins.
Researchers from ORNL, Cleveland Clinic and IBM demonstrated how quantum-centric supercomputing can model the complex chemistry of molten salts used in fusion reactors, helping solve a key challenge in producing tritium fuel.
Bryan Conry, a postdoctoral researcher at ORNL, represented ORNL at the Department of Energy’s 2026 National Lab Research SLAM, where he explained his research on TRISO nuclear fuel in a three-minute presentation for policymakers, stakeholders and the p
ORNL researchers are testing advanced nuclear fuels under simulated accident conditions to generate the safety data needed for regulatory approval.
ORNL researchers combined the SAMMY code with VENUS neutron imaging to identify nuclear materials without damaging them. The method uses precise data and modeling to distinguish complex isotopes.
Nelson was recognized for his technical accomplishments, leadership, mentoring and active role developing and maintaining U.S. nuclear fuels research.
Greenwood is being recognized for his contributions to nuclear operations and advanced reactor development.