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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 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.
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.
After decades of "just around the corner" promises, fusion energy just raised $13 billion in five years and achieved its first ignition milestone. Now physicist Troy Carter is helping turn that breakthrough into actual power we can use.
Rachel Riddell watched the Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade from home in 2023 with peach fuzz on her head, dreaming of walking the track herself one day. This year, the Cynthiana native and breast cancer survivor is making that dream come true alongside hundreds of other women celebrating life.
Speed skater Emery Lehman received Oak Park's first-ever Key to the Village despite feeling he doesn't measure up to other local sports legends. The two-time Olympic medalist who joined Team USA at just 17 is finally getting hometown recognition for his remarkable achievements.
Sarah Colvin, beloved Bellarmine caterer known as "Nana," will walk the Churchill Downs track May 1 after beating breast cancer. For 26 years she worked behind the scenes at Oaks events, but this year she'll be front and center as a survivor.
After five games without a victory, Ghana's Accra Hearts of Oak secured a crucial 1-0 win over Young Apostles, climbing to third place in the league. Despite a scary injury to goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi in stoppage time, the team held on for their first win in over a month.
Neighbors in Live Oak have stepped up to patrol schools and build trust with worried families. The volunteer group has grown from a simple hotline to daily community presence at three local schools.
Students at Oak Hall School in Gainesville left their mark on history by signing steel beams for two new gymnasiums being built on campus. The construction milestone brings the school closer to expanded facilities for athletics, wellness, and community events.
Scientists just proved what oaks have been quietly doing for centuries: feeding entire ecosystems. A nine-year study shows blue tits raise significantly more chicks when surrounded by native oak trees rather than decorative imports.
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.
Researchers have discovered how tiny wave-like structures in our skin form, opening doors to better wound healing and skin regeneration treatments. These microscopic ridges could be the key to helping burn victims and others grow healthier skin.
A New Zealand resident has successfully grown 11 oak saplings from acorns linked to the country's most decorated WWI soldier. The original trees grew from acorns given by King George V in 1919.
A rising Nebraska wrestler just pulled off the biggest win of his career, defeating a five-time World and Olympic medalist in Dallas. Ridge Lovett's stunning 13-8 victory shows how American wrestlers are rising to meet the world's best.
A widowed English farmer spent months planting thousands of oak trees with a secret at the center: a heart-shaped meadow pointing toward his late wife's childhood home. The hidden tribute remained private for nearly 20 years until a hot air balloonist spotted it from above.
A single oak barrel has traveled to 56 American craft breweries over three decades, connecting the community through a shared tradition. Each brewery brands the barrel before passing it to the next stop on its never-ending tour.
A Chicago-area school district is beating national trends by increasing the number of students meeting reading and math goals. Even eighth graders, who typically struggle nationwide, are showing steady improvement.
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