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.
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.
Tennessee Tech chemistry students are spending the summer at ORNL gaining hands-on experience in radiochemistry research while helping develop improved methods for separating the rare isotope promethium-147.
Researchers at ORNL developed new experimental methods to measure how uranium-bearing molten salts conduct heat and flow, providing critical data for advancing molten salt reactor technologies.
A region rich in natural resources took centerstage recently at Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s third Appalachian Carbon Forum in Morgantown, West Virginia, where leaders in nuclear energy, critical materials and infrastructure exchanged ideas.
As the U.S. reimagines its nuclear future, researchers at ORNL are experimenting with molten lead and next-generation materials to reinvent a classic reactor design for a new era of innovation.