Latest news from Oak Ridge National Laboratory on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/laser-focused-on-rainforest-carbon-loss/?sc=rsin /articles/laser-focused-on-rainforest-carbon-loss/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:05:16 EST Scientists using high-resolution aerial scans and computational modeling concluded that wildfires, storms and selective logging have become key drivers behind rainforest carbon emissions, outpacing clear-cutting practices.The team used drones equipped with light detection and ranging sensors, or LiDAR, to measure tree biomass and carbon emissions in Brazilian forests. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/loyd-earns-doe-early-career-research-award-for-neutron-detector-proposal/?sc=rsin /articles/loyd-earns-doe-early-career-research-award-for-neutron-detector-proposal/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:05:00 EST The Department of Energy's Office of Science has selected Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientist Matthew Loyd for an Early Career Research Program award.Loyd, an R&D staff scientist in the Neutron Technologies Division, was selected by the Basic Energy Sciences program for his proposal, "Development of a Novel High-Count-Rate, High-Resolution Neutron Camera with Advanced Gamma Discrimination Capabilities. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/ornl-debuts-convergent-manufacturing-platform-at-imts-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/ornl-debuts-convergent-manufacturing-platform-at-imts-2024/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:05:20 EST A new convergent manufacturing platform, developed in only five months at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is debuting at the International Manufacturing Technology Show, or IMTS, in Chicago, Sept. 9-12, 2024. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/epb-quantum-network-powered-by-qubitekk-hosts-ornl-s-first-run-on-commercial-quantum-network/?sc=rsin /articles/epb-quantum-network-powered-by-qubitekk-hosts-ornl-s-first-run-on-commercial-quantum-network/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:05:39 EST For the first time, the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory will run equipment developed at its research facilities on a commercially available quantum network at EPB Quantum Network powered by Qubitekk. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/driving-smart-infrastructure/?sc=rsin /articles/driving-smart-infrastructure/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:05:07 EST Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Western Michigan University researchers demonstrated pavement markers that use embedded microchips to transmit road shape information to self-driving cars. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/chemical-chameleon-reveals-novel-pathway-for-separating-rare-earth-metals/?sc=rsin /articles/chemical-chameleon-reveals-novel-pathway-for-separating-rare-earth-metals/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:05:58 EST Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have found a chemical "chameleon" that could improve the process used to purify rare-earth metals used in clean energy, medical and national security applications. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/molecular-simulations-supercomputing-lead-to-energy-saving-biomaterials-breakthrough/?sc=rsin /articles/molecular-simulations-supercomputing-lead-to-energy-saving-biomaterials-breakthrough/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:05:01 EST A team led by scientists at ORNL identified and demonstrated a method to process a plant-based material called nanocellulose that reduced energy needs by a whopping 21%, using simulations on the lab's supercomputers and follow-on analysis. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/doe-ornl-announce-opportunity-to-define-future-of-high-performance-computing/?sc=rsin /articles/doe-ornl-announce-opportunity-to-define-future-of-high-performance-computing/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:05:19 EST The Department of Energy's Office of Science today announced a new research and development opportunity led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory to advance technologies and drive new capabilities for future supercomputers. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/novel-ornl-led-manufacturing-effort-focuses-on-large-parts-for-clean-energy-in-hydropower/?sc=rsin /articles/novel-ornl-led-manufacturing-effort-focuses-on-large-parts-for-clean-energy-in-hydropower/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:05:29 EST A unique manufacturing program for large metal parts holds promise to help revitalize American manufacturing and return clean energy manufacturing technologies to the United States. The approach could greatly reduce waiting times for critical components and enable economic growth in the manufacturing sector for energy, according to scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/coatings-manufacturer-and-ornl-partner-flexcon-licenses-self-healing-film-technology/?sc=rsin /articles/coatings-manufacturer-and-ornl-partner-flexcon-licenses-self-healing-film-technology/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:05:57 EST Flexcon Global has exclusively licensed two patented inventions to manufacture a self-healing barrier film from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory for research and development purposes. The film can be incorporated into vacuum insulation panels to increase the efficiency of buildings during retrofits. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/frontier-simulations-provide-new-insights-into-calcium-48-s-controversial-nuclear-magnetic-excitation/?sc=rsin /articles/frontier-simulations-provide-new-insights-into-calcium-48-s-controversial-nuclear-magnetic-excitation/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:05:07 EST The world's most powerful supercomputer is helping resolve conflicting research results that have puzzled scientists for more than a decade, which could also shine new light inside collapsing stars. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/assorted-distinctive-behavior-of-molten-uranium-salt-revealed-by-neutrons/?sc=rsin /articles/assorted-distinctive-behavior-of-molten-uranium-salt-revealed-by-neutrons/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:05:53 EST Researchers have documented for the first time the unique chemistry dynamics and structure of high-temperature liquid uranium trichloride salt, a potential nuclear fuel source for next-generation reactors. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/ornl039-s-new-named-researcher-of-the-year-by-ramp-d-world/?sc=rsin /articles/ornl039-s-new-named-researcher-of-the-year-by-ramp-d-world/?sc=rsin Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:05:36 EST Joshua New, a computer scientist and distinguished R&D staff member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, was named the 2024 Researcher of the Year by R&D World magazine as part of its R&D 100 Professional Award winners. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/venus-rising-a-new-dawn-for-ai-powered-atomic-scale-3d-imaging/?sc=rsin /articles/venus-rising-a-new-dawn-for-ai-powered-atomic-scale-3d-imaging/?sc=rsin Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:05:13 EST The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory added a new neutron scattering instrument to its powerhouse of discovery at the Spallation Neutron Source, charting new territory for neutron imaging through artificial intelligence. In July, DOE's Office of Science approved the final commissioning of the Versatile Neutron Imaging Instrument, or VENUS. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/marine-engineering-group-to-award-ornl-researchers-for-innovative-welding-software/?sc=rsin /articles/marine-engineering-group-to-award-ornl-researchers-for-innovative-welding-software/?sc=rsin Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:20:09 EST Zhili Feng, a distinguished R&D staff member, and Jian Chen, a senior R&D staff member, in Materials Science and Technology Division at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will receive the Elmer L. Hann Award at the Society of Naval Architects and Maritime Engineers, or SNAME, Convention on Oct. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/researchers-demystify-polymer-binders-to-pave-way-for-better-sulfide-solid-state-electrolyte-membranes/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-demystify-polymer-binders-to-pave-way-for-better-sulfide-solid-state-electrolyte-membranes/?sc=rsin Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:05:14 EST Using a polymer to make a strong yet springy thin film, scientists led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are speeding the arrival of next-generation solid-state batteries. This effort advances the development of electric vehicle power enabled by flexible, durable sheets of solid-state electrolytes. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/protecting-electric-grid-health-with-drone-based-power-line-inspection/?sc=rsin /articles/protecting-electric-grid-health-with-drone-based-power-line-inspection/?sc=rsin Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:05:09 EST Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new automated drone inspection system that can respond rapidly to unusual electric grid behavior, especially in remote areas that are tough for a worker to reach. ORNL demonstrated the new approach at a training facility for powerline workers owned by utility partner EPB of Chattanooga in Tennessee. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/manard-chosen-for-society-of-applied-spectroscopy-s-lester-w-strock-award/?sc=rsin /articles/manard-chosen-for-society-of-applied-spectroscopy-s-lester-w-strock-award/?sc=rsin Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:05:55 EST Benjamin Manard, an analytical chemist at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will receive the 2024 Lester W. Strock Award from the Society of Applied Spectroscopy. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/hurricane-season-has-anyone-checked-on-the-beach/?sc=rsin /articles/hurricane-season-has-anyone-checked-on-the-beach/?sc=rsin Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:05:33 EST Beach-loving environmental researchers wondered how a highly active hurricane season impacts beaches along the coast. Oak Ridge National Laboratory /articles/students-get-hands-on-learning-at-national-labs-through-doe-s-26th-national-school-on-neutron-and-x-ray-scattering/?sc=rsin /articles/students-get-hands-on-learning-at-national-labs-through-doe-s-26th-national-school-on-neutron-and-x-ray-scattering/?sc=rsin Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:05:29 EST The 26th annual National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering School concluded on August 9, 2024. Each year, more than 200 graduate students in North America studying physics, chemistry, engineering, biological matter and more compete to participate in NXS. However, given limited space, only 60 can be accepted. The school exposes graduate students to neutron and X-ray scattering techniques through lectures, experiments, and tutorials. Oak Ridge National Laboratory