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A Tennessee laboratory that's spent two decades quietly powering discoveries in everything from smartphones to spacecraft just doubled its scientific firepower. The innovations happening at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are about to speed up the journey from brilliant idea to life-changing technology.
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have discovered a way to recycle plastic by breaking it down at the molecular level. This breakthrough could transform how we handle plastic waste and reduce environmental pollution.
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory created a breakthrough method that turns ethanol into jet fuel in just one step, potentially making sustainable aviation fuel affordable enough for airlines worldwide. The technology could help meet aviation's massive fuel needs while cutting emissions.
A nearly bankrupt company teamed up with a national lab in 1995 to create alloys that withstand extreme heat. Today, their breakthrough materials keep steel mills and chemical plants running nonstop.
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory built a robot that can engineer new crops 100 times faster than humans can by hand. The breakthrough could accelerate solutions for food security, climate-resistant plants, and cleaner energy.
Tennessee's Oak Ridge just completed its largest federal land transfer ever, opening 700 acres for two nuclear energy companies to invest $6.7 billion and create 1,100 jobs. The transformation from Cold War cleanup site to cutting-edge energy hub shows how environmental restoration can spark economic renewal.
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory created a robotic system that automates the painstaking work of growing genetically modified plants, making it 100 times more efficient. The breakthrough could speed up development of crops that fight climate change, feed more people, and produce sustainable materials.
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory built a robot that automates plant genetic engineering, making it 100 times faster to develop crops that can handle droughts, feed more people, and produce cleaner fuels. The breakthrough could transform how quickly we adapt agriculture to climate challenges.
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are cracking the code on neptunium chemistry, paving the way for more efficient production of the plutonium that powers our spacecraft exploring the cosmos. Their breakthrough helps secure America's ability to fuel the next generation of deep space missions.
A near-bankrupt company teamed up with Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 1995 and turned a revolutionary metal alloy into a breakthrough that transformed entire industries. Three decades later, their collaboration proves how government labs and private companies can create lasting innovation together.
A nuclear fuel company is bringing nearly 430 high-paying jobs and more than $560 million to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in a massive expansion that positions the region as America's nuclear energy leader. The first Tennessee-made centrifuges will come online in 2029.
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory just solved one of 3D printing's biggest problems: how to print with multiple materials at once without switching equipment or sacrificing speed. Their new system could transform everything from airplane parts to bridge construction.