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(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — The Idaho National Laboratory will play a leading role in accelerating America’s advanced nuclear energy future as part of the Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor (INEC) Tech...
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) – For the first time, researchers from Idaho National Laboratory, the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Purdue University used a geographically...
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) – The U.S. Department of Energy’s Center for Used Fuel Research has selected Guidedwave and Sensible Photonics to advance to the final phase of a selection process...
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The Idaho National Laboratory produces world-class, cutting-edge research in fields such as nuclear energy, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure, but there are still a lot of people who don’t know what...
The first thing people notice about Tanner Mauseth is his height. At 6 feet, 8 inches, he played Division I football for the University of Idaho while he majored in...
Before they can generate energy-efficient fuel from organic and inorganic waste, biorefinery startup companies across the nation must deal with the challenge of biomass feedstock variability. The materials that make...
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The cybersecurity treadmill has a speed limit. AI is blowing past it. By Micah Steffenson, Portfolio Manager, Idaho National Laboratory We built the digital world for efficiency, not conflict. We...
Nuclear energy agreement secures jobs, national defense, energy independence By Governor Brad Little and Idaho National Laboratory Director John Wagner For three decades, Idaho has maintained a significant agreement with...
From Valley to Peak: The Inner Mountain West’s Rise as a Hub for Innovation and Growth By Marlene Tromp, Boise State University president; Deborah Wince-Smith, Council on Competitiveness president and...
Celebrating 75 Years of Science and innovation at INL By Dr. John Wagner, Idaho National Laboratory director and Rep. Mike Simpson, Member, U.S. House of Representatives Throughout 2024, the Idaho...
Urgent Imperative: The Crucial Role of Near-Term Nuclear Deployment By John Wagner, Idaho National Laboratory Director Recently, a bipartisan coalition of leaders from both the U.S. House of Representatives and...
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Nuclear energy is poised to play a major role in meeting future energy demands. Learn how INL’s unique facilities, expertise and partnerships are helping advance reactor technologies, fuel development and deployment strategies that support a reliable, secure energy future.
Microreactors are compact nuclear systems designed to provide reliable energy in remote locations, industrial settings and emergency situations. See how INL is helping develop, test and demonstrate these advanced reactors and the fuels that will power them.
Small modular reactors offer a flexible approach to nuclear energy through factory-built designs, advanced safety features and scalable deployment options. Learn how these next-generation reactors could expand access to clean, reliable energy for a variety of applications.
Emerging technologies often move faster than the regulations that govern them. Learn how policymakers, regulators and industry leaders are working to modernize regulatory frameworks that support innovation while maintaining safety, security and public confidence.
Small quantities of used commercial nuclear fuel can support research that advances the safety, efficiency and long-term management of nuclear energy systems. Learn about the agreement, the research objectives and what it means for Idaho and the nation.
More than four decades later, the Three Mile Island accident continues to shape discussions about nuclear safety. Learn what happened, what researchers discovered and how lessons from the event influenced reactor operations, emergency preparedness and industry standards.
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Idaho National Laboratory Overview
INL is one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) national laboratories. The laboratory performs work in each of DOE’s strategic goal areas: energy, national security, science and environment. INL is the nation’s leading center for nuclear energy research and development.
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Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory and the nation’s center for nuclear energy research, development, and demonstration. As one of 17 DOE national laboratories, INL advances nuclear energy, integrated energy systems, and national security solutions. Research and cleanup activities are conducted at the Research and Education Campus (REC) in Idaho Falls and across the 890-square-mile INL Site approximately 50 miles west of the city.
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- Dept. of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE)
- Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP)
- Idaho Environmental Coalition (IEC)
- Dept. of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM)
- Naval Reactors Facility (NRF)
- Department of Energy (DOE)
- Department of Energy Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI)
- Department of Energy Office of Environment Management (EM)
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