University collaboration works toward demonstration project
In 2016, DOE announced four projects to assess the prevelance of rare earth elements that may be dissolved in higher-temperature geothermal fluids.
Sparking a regional conversation about industry research needs
In late July, the Center for Advanced Energy Studies hosted its first Industry Water-Energy Workshop, featuring speakers from INL among other partners.
Baranwal to begin new role Aug. 22
INL announced the selection of Dr. Rita Baranwal to serve as director of the INL-led Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) initiative.
Connecting Business to Science
One of the main goals of INL and its research is to commercialize promising technology, and make it available to the world.
Team evaluates reactor technologies to meet national policy objectives
INL nuclear experts have teamed with Argonne and Oak Ridge National Labs to evaluate technologies and objectives for new test and demonstration reactors.
Report presents pathways for advanced reactor concepts
An INL report presented pathways to deployment for advanced test and demonstration reactor concepts to support key national nuclear energy needs.
The value in a strategic and engaging summer intern program
This summer, nearly 350 students from 94 universities around the United States and overseas participated as interns in the INL internship program.
Library without books offers high-tech resource
The INL Bioenergy Feedstock Library was designed so researchers could help untangle big challenges to using biomass as a commercial-scale energy resource.
Morgan honored with the Charles D. (Bama) McKnight award
The INL Radiological Control director received the Charles D (Bama) McKnight Memorial Award from the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists
INL honors a researcher’s past by committing to its research future
Idaho National Laboratory is welcoming Dr. Cheng Sun as its first honoree under the Russell L. Heath Distinguished Postdoctoral Associate Program.
Collaboration with Ohio company to recover gold, minerals from electronic devices
INL researchers are taking aim at the recovery of critical materials known as rare earth elements, which are used in the manufacturing of electronic devices
Fiftieth anniversary of Earth Day goes virtual
This year, the fiftieth anniversary of Earth Day saw transformation in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic as observances largely went online.
Registration now open
INL is sponsoring its first Family Nuclear Science Night Thursday, Nov. 3, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES).
Enhancing energy security with homegrown energy sources
Researchers at and elsewhere are testing some surprising and innovative ways to produce the next generation of biofuels through advanced research.
Bats don’t spook INL archaeologist
It’s no coincidence that Bat Week is the week leading up to Halloween, but for INL archaeologists, bats are a year-round concern.
The award will be presented Nov. 1
The Idaho Office of Energy and Mineral Resources has selected INL as the recipient of the 2016 Governor’s Award for Leadership in Energy Efficiency.
Summer interns collaborate on in-core neutron sensor
4 students part of the INL internship program spent the summer collaborating on an in-core neutron sensor known as the Micro-pocket Fission Detector (MPFD).
Grant applications accepted Nov. 21 through Jan. 6, 2017
Applications are being accepted for three grants in support of excellence and innovation in STEM education at Idaho National Laboratory.
Quang Nguyen talks about feedstock challenges facing the bioenergy industry
Quang Nguyen is a member of the INL Biomass Feedstock National User Facility, a critical research team in the bioenergy industry.
A series of new reports examines various hybrid system configurations
Reports from the Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis (JISEA) and INL examine hybrid system configurations for clean energy use.