Idaho vying to be nation’s geothermal research hot spot
INL is vying for the title of the nation’s premier geothermal energy research lab as part of DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Looking back at community giving in 2015
Idaho National Laboratory employees are incredibly committed to their communities, as shown by its annual support of the United Way Campaign.
INL responds to Gov. Otter’s State of the State address
INL provided several responses to various talking points of Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter’s State of the State address.
STEM day has middle schoolers thinking about the future
During the Native American STEM Day, students interacted with research scientists and nuclear engineers, and learned about careers and opportunities at INL.
Local high school student’s virtual reality project aids search and rescue
When Jason Hale pondered ideas for his senior project, he was inspired by his summer internship at Idaho National Laboratory.
New oxidation technique could help resolve spent fuel challenges
An INL-involved project has yielded a new oxidation technique that could help greatly improve technologies available for recycling spent nuclear fuel.
Advanced microscopy reveals ancient paint components
A Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) team is unlocking the mysteries of an Egyptian artifact from the second century CE.
Microgrids can enhance diversity, reliability, resilience
Researchers at INL are testing energy solutions in a microgrid test bed that includes renewable generation, heavy vehicle batteries, and other solutions.
A discussion on the future of nuclear energy
Nuclear Energy Agency Director-General William Magwood offered a positive assessment of a small modular reactor project proposed to be built at INL.
Tyacke helped secure nuclear fuel worldwide
INL employee Mike Tyacke reflects on his more than 40 years at the lab, and the life lessons he has learned along the way.
Idaho researchers help company successfully test conversion technology
The Biomass Feedstock National User Facility tested a technology designed to address challenges to processing biomass into materials for coal power plants
EBR-I now open to the public for tours
The EBR-I museum will open Friday, May 27, with guided tours being provided daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Labor Day weekend.
Arantza Zabala to retire after fruitful 27 years at INL
INL employee Arantza Zabala’s career is the culmination of a lifelong passion for equality and rights that has fueled her nearly 27-year-long run at the lab
Lab evaluates plan for turning municipal waste into energy
Hydrocore, a company that turns waste into energy and marketable byproducts, went back to its roots with a partnership with INL to validate a new project.
Scientists develop 3-D ‘X-ray’ for nuclear fuel
INL researchers are developing a tool that is akin to a 3-D X-ray used by dentists, only this version will be used to analyze nuclear fuel.
The Fellow designation is the highest honor ANS can bestow
Two Idaho National Laboratory (INL) researchers have been recognized as Fellows by the American Nuclear Society (ANS) fellowship program.
The goal of the program is to assist new entrants into the nuclear field
TheGateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear announced that eight small businesses will be given funds for the Nuclear Energy Voucher pilot program.
After 38 years, engineer leaves his mark on Idaho National Laboratory
In 1977, INL employee Rodney Shurtliff applied for a job at the Site on a whim. 38 years later, Shurtliff reflects on his time at the lab.
Modeling program aids efficient water management
A team at Idaho National Laboratory has developed a modeling platform called Water and Energy Scenarios Testing for integrated resource planning.
System to be used as a demonstration project for INL engineers
INL interns celebrated the completion of a nine-month long project that in the future will be used as a demonstration model for engineers.