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Mobile supercomputer of the future: INL researchers explore connecting data centers to microgrids, microreactors

July 27, 2023 1:28 pm

Roughly 30,000 data centers dot the landscape in the United States and Europe. These computer facilities serve functions as varied as modeling and simulation, cloud-based applications, artificial intelligence and weather forecasting. They are the brains of search engines and social media platforms, and they help engineers design the automobiles and airplanes of the future. In short, data centers form the

Using excess energy to split water could help make hydrogen a key player in the clean energy future

May 22, 2023 12:26 pm

For decades, some energy experts have dreamed of a carbon-free landscape where clean hydrogen is the dominant transportation fuel, energy storage medium and chemical building block. Indeed, hydrogen already plays a big role in the manufacturing processes of many common goods, from metal to fertilizer to food products. Likewise, several recent technologies allow hydrogen to be burned or used in

Lemhi Outage Complete

April 27, 2023 9:22 am

The outage for Lemhi has been completed. Users may now access Lemhi. For questions, please submit a ticket by sending an email to hpcsupport@inl.gov.

Industry Engagement

Small business funding benefits Idaho research

September 15, 2022 7:33 pm

Idaho small business Analysis and Measurement Services Corporation (AMS) received a financial boost this spring from the Department of Energy’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

STEM Items

STEM Scholars Camp summer program open to public

July 7, 2022 1:44 pm

Idaho National Laboratory is offering one-week summer camp sessions this July for students entering grades one to 12.

Team player: Former NFL lineman makes smooth transition to INL Security

June 29, 2022 9:33 pm

After a brief stint in the NFL, one INL security police officer traded in his shoulder pads to pursue a career in law enforcement.

Nuclear Energy

Advanced Test Reactor overhaul complete; system testing underway to resume normal operations

March 21, 2022 4:16 pm

Workers at Idaho National Laboratory’s Advanced Test Reactor have completed an 11-month core overhaul to maintain peak performance.

National & Homeland Security

Adaptable cybersecurity solution for industry and infrastructure wins technology development award

October 21, 2021 4:20 pm

Idaho National Laboratory’s OpDefender cybersecurity technology received a 2021 Far West Regional Award for Outstanding Technology Development from the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer.

Integrated Energy

Machine learning in charge: Improving battery safety for electric vehicles

September 29, 2021 4:22 pm

A machine learning technique developed by Idaho National Laboratory (INL) researchers makes it easier to spot possible battery troubles earlier than ever before.

From a small town to a national impact: Hartenstein’s journey to leading national security research

July 22, 2021 2:38 pm

As he prepares to retire in October and transition to emeritus status, Steve Hartenstein, INL’s chief science officer for National and Homeland Security research, reflects on his 36-year career.