Idaho National Laboratory projects earn three national funding awards
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has received three funding awards from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Technology Commercialization Fund program. The funding, totaling $1.4 million with an additional cost share of $800,000, will help further the lab’s groundbreaking work in grid resilience, nuclear power plant reliability and modeling/simulation. The Technology Commercialization […]
New interactive exhibit teaches local community about hydropower
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — Idaho Falls Power and the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office, have unveiled a new interactive exhibit in the city’s Heritage Park. The exhibit will promote understanding of hydropower and its importance to regional power generation. “At INL, we wanted to […]
National labs launch AI collaboration at Idaho roundtable
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Eight United States national laboratories and research centers have launched an initiative to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence across the Department of Energy complex. The inaugural National Laboratory AI Roundtable, hosted by the Idaho National Laboratory, brought AI leaders together to align standards, security frameworks and operational use cases for […]
Idaho National Laboratory technologies earn two R&D 100 Awards
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) – Two technologies developed at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have been named as winners for the 2025 R&D 100 Awards, sometimes referred to as the “Oscars of innovation.” Since they were established by R&D Magazine in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards have identified and celebrated the top technology products from the […]
Idaho National Laboratory accelerates nuclear energy projects with Amazon Web Services cloud and AI technologies
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) will collaborate to use AWS’s advanced capabilities and cloud infrastructure to develop artificial intelligence (AI) tools for nuclear energy projects. INL leads the nation in adapting AI for the nuclear energy industry. The laboratory is developing a suite of technologies that […]
Idaho National Laboratory collaborates with Microsoft to streamline nuclear licensing
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) have announced a collaboration to use Microsoft’s Azure cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to streamline the nuclear permitting and licensing application process. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy through the National Reactor Innovation Center provided funding for […]
Idaho National Laboratory to lead advancements in US semiconductor manufacturing
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) – The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has been chosen to serve as the chief digital officer for the Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced Research with Twins USA Institute (SMART USA). This Manufacturing USA Institute, funded by the National Institute for Standards and Technology CHIPS for America program and launched in 2025, is led […]
Idaho National Laboratory, Missouri S&T launch research partnership
(Idaho Falls, Idaho) – The Idaho National Laboratory and Missouri University of Science and Technology have signed a new collaboration aimed at advancing research and educational opportunities. This partnership has been formalized through a memorandum of understanding highlighting their joint commitment to the Strategic Understanding for Premier Education and Research (SUPER) initiative. The agreement outlines […]
Energizing Minds: INL invites teachers to explore the future of energy, become energy education leaders
The Idaho National Laboratory invites teachers to join us June 24-25 for “Energizing Minds: Exploring the Future of Energy at INL,” a dynamic professional development workshop designed exclusively for educators. At this free event, INL’s K-12 STEM Education team will showcase how we are changing the world’s energy future as the nation’s nuclear research laboratory. […]
Experimental Breeder Reactor-I Atomic Museum opens May 23 for 2025 season
Experimental Breeder Reactor-I (EBR-I), located 50 miles west of Idaho Falls on U.S. Highway 20, will open for the 2025 season starting Friday, May 23, and running through Labor Day. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The reactor was completed in 1951, and on Dec. 20 of that […]