Encouraging Innovation
Johanna Oxstrand and Katya Le Blanc work on cyber procedures, bringing advanced technology into nuclear power plants to improve safety and efficiency.
Reactor instrumentation: New breakthroughs in high temperature measurement technology
INL’s High-Temperature Irradiation-Resistant Thermocouple provides nearly continuous, nearly instantaneous temperature readings from inside the reactor.
Miss America visits to talk STEM, nuclear engineering, self-confidence
When it comes to inspiring young American girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math – STEM – is anyone better suited to the task than … um … Miss America? Oh yeah, you’d better believe it. For her last appearance wearing the crown and sash, Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke visited Idaho […]
INL hosts international workshop on nuclear cost analysis
Economics is a key component of nuclear power, which is why the International Atomic Energy Agency is holding a workshop on nuclear cost analysis at INL.
How today’s fusion breakthroughs could lead to breakthroughs in renewable energy
INL senior staff scientist Chase Taylor is hard at work solving some of the problems that will make a commercially viable nuclear fusion reactor possible.
New research spurs advancement using radiation-ready technology
New research may help improve the cost and efficiency of nuclear fuels, materials and reactor operations, helping prevent undesirable conditions.
INL Selected to Partner with Three Utilities on First-of-a-Kind Integrated Energy Systems
Idaho National Laboratory has been chosen by DOE to participate in projects to improve the long-term economic competitiveness of the nuclear power industry.
Novel TerraPower nuclear fuel headed for endurance testing
The fuel for TerraPower’s new nuclear energy concept is being tested inside of INL’s Advanced Test Reactor, revealing key details about the new fuel.
U.S. Energy Department invests in Advanced Remote Monitoring project
The Advanced Remote Monitoring project seeks to simultaneously modernize several power plants, all with unique characteristics, using one remote system.
INL leader heads international Nuclear Science Committee
Idaho National Laboratory’s Kemal Pasamehmetoglu has become chairman of the Nuclear Energy Agency’s Nuclear Science Committee.
