INL launches Rapid Technology Deployment Program in response to COVID-19 pandemic
INL has launched the Rapid Technology Deployment Program to expedite the use of inventions that can be used to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Geothermal Design Challenge opens opportunities for winners
The DOE’s Geothermal Design Challenge helps students discover new ways of looking at geothermal energy, better preparing them for careers in clean energy.
An Inside Look at INL’s Partnership with Innovative Solutions Unlimited
Innovative Solutions Unlimited provides techincal advice, expertise and support to a variety of projects through a partnership with INL.
Aberdeen alfalfa business receives technical help from INL
Green Gold Development, LLC received 40 hours of research expertise under INL and its Technical Assistance Program (TAP).
Idaho’s third supercomputer coming to Collaborative Computing Center
A powerful new supercomputer arrived at Idaho National Laboratory’s Collaborative Computing Center, with the power to run complex modeling and simulations.
Researchers ensuring battery studies translate from lab bench to real world
For almost three years, INL has been involved in Battery500, a U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored initiative to develop high energy, long-life batteries.
Environmental monitoring is a team effort at INL Site
Along with nuclear energy and other research at Idaho National Laboratory, another type of research – environmental monitoring – is also taking place on INL’s desert Site.
Want more miles per gallon? Start planting some trees
INL is helping enhancing fuel economy by combining biofuels with gasoline, resulting in increased miles per gallon in vehicles.
Experts explore options for microreactors in Alaska
With the help of Klouda and the University of Alaska, INL is helping determine if microreactors might help alleviate some of Alaska’s energy challenges.
Idaho Lab transfers technology to industry throughout region and beyond
Technology transfer at INL has come a long way since President Carter directed national labs to shepherd government innovations into the private sector.
A growing use for invasive plants
The list of invasive plants that do harm is extensive. While the fight against them can seem inconquerable, INL is finding ways to tip the scales.
CO*STAR and RIIS give boost to INL innovation
At INL, the CO*STAR program is giving a boost to new technological innovations by driving greater impacts from the lab’s investments and research.
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Cleanup Project cooperate toward meeting key settlement agreement goal
Feb. 21 marked a major milestone for INL and its partnership with Flour Idaho on the Idaho Cleanup Project in the disposing of spent fuel.
Critical Materials: Researchers eye huge supply of rare-earth elements from mining waste
INL researchers have examined a method to extract rare-earth elements from mining waste. Many of these are used in the making of critical technologies.
Virtual reservoirs can boost flexibility of small-scale hydropower
New research hows that smaller scale hydropower can provide as much stability as larger hydropower plants while being highly responsive to real-time events.
Unlikely advocates team up in quest for new energy future
Growing up, Kemal Pasamehmetoglu remembers blackouts being all too apparent. That’s why he’s working to transform energy into a human right for everyone.
Energy blogger urges infrastructure updating
While energy is abundant as ever, the nation’s infrastructure is long overdue for an update, said James Conca of Forbes following a recent visit to INL.
Treated superalloys demonstrate unprecedented heat resistance
Researchers at Idaho National Laboratory have discovered how to extend the useful life of superalloys by thousands of hours
Cheez-It boxes help answer questions about delivery drones
INL researcher Victor Walker is putting questions about delivery drones to the test by answering questions about safety, privacy and energy usage.
Researchers study materials for Gen3 solar power plants
A research program at Idaho National Laboratory aims to answer some critical questions about materials needed for Gen3 concentrating solar power plants.