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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.
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.
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.