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Dark brown powder that is a rare earth element that has been refined into powder

United Rare Earths has licensed two innovative technologies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory aimed at reducing dependence on critical rare earth elements.

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A former intern for ORNL was selected to represent Tennessee presenting his research at the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. Langalibalele “Langa” Lunga, a senior at Farragut High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, interned with ORNL working on deep learning for fast scanning microscopy, a technique for capturing microscopic images more rapidly than traditional methods.

ORNL researcher Priya Ranjan standing outside in front of brick pillars

From decoding plant genomes to modeling microbial behavior, computational biologist Priya Ranjan builds computational tools that turn extensive biological datasets into real-world insights. These tools transform the way scientists ask and answer complex biological questions that advance biotechnology breakthroughs and support cultivation of better crops for energy and food security. 

Close up image of researcher's hands showing a PAN nanofiber next to a strand of human hair.

Stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum, carbon fiber is a staple in aerospace and high-performance vehicles — and now, scientists at ORNL have found a way to make it even stronger.

ORNL researcher Dalton Lunga and his son Langa Luna stand next to ORNL Director as he presents an award certificate to Langa (middle).

Farragut High School graduate Langalibalele “Langa” Lunga is the recipient of the 2025 UT-Battelle scholarship. The scholarship encourages careers in the STEM fields. Lunga excelled in STEM courses in high school, including college-level math and programming courses, as well as advanced placement physics and calculus classes.

Illustration of an amino acid molecule that is going through a process from air to water with three phases, split into bubbles

Using the now-decommissioned Summit supercomputer, researchers at ORNL ran the largest and most accurate molecular dynamics simulations yet of the interface between water and air during a chemical reaction. The simulations have uncovered how water controls such chemical reactions by dynamically coupling with the molecules involved in the process. 

Three profile photos of ORNL researchers are cut out into one image representing three new members of leadership for the Center for Bioenergy Innovation

The Center for Bioenergy Innovation, or CBI, at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has promoted Melissa Cregger and Carrie Eckert to serve as chief science officers, advancing the center’s mission of innovations for new domestic biofuels, chemicals and materials.

Large group photo outside on stairs at the Quantum Science Center all hands meeting.

Members of the Quantum Science Center, or QSC, gathered at an all-hands meeting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in mid-May to reflect on the remarkable accomplishments from the past five years and to prepare for what members hope to be the next five years of the center.

ORNL researcher Van Graves examines a transparent cylindrical device he developed and tested at CERN in 2007 to demonstrate that a jet of liquid mercury could serve as a target for a neutrino factory or muon collider.

Van Graves, an engineering manager at ORNL, is celebrating 40 years of dedicated service leading a diverse range of prominent engineering projects at ORNL and internationally. 

ORNL researcher Thomas Proffen presents a slide on assembling a game controller to a class of STEM students

ORNL's Thomas Proffen, a neutron scattering scientist, has been awarded the 2025 STEM Advocate Award by the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network for his outstanding contributions to inspiring students in technology. Proffen’s efforts focus on promoting coding, robotics and STEM education among youth.