New study examines US markets for microreactors
Developers seeking to deploy advanced nuclear reactors can find high market potential in states with energy-intensive industries, nuclear-friendly laws, and widespread social acceptance – factors outlined in a new report by researchers at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The report, “Microreactor Applications in U.S. Markets,” evaluated state-level legal, regulatory, economic and technology implications for microreactor applications […]
First-of-a-kind technology: INL demonstrates mobile hot cell for radioactive source recovery
A crowd gathers around a black wooden box that resembles a short refrigerator, waiting for the motion of a pair of robotic arms sitting just outside the box. When the arms move, a wave of excited energy in the room at Idaho National Laboratory conveys how this simple action may alter the future of international […]
Laboratory experts help states learn more about advanced nuclear deployment
Idaho National Laboratory is poised to lend its deep bench of experts to a new resource for states wanting to learn more about advanced nuclear energy deployment. The Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative, launched in February, has already received interest from 23 states. Now states have a platform for peer-to-peer discussions and one-stop easy access to […]
‘Nuclear Now’ features Idaho laboratory, screens in Idaho May 1, 2
Idaho National Laboratory invites members of the eastern Idaho community to attend local screenings of “Nuclear Now,” a new documentary from Academy Award winning director Oliver Stone that features interviews and footage from INL.
More than 150 Idaho technologies licensed in 2022
Thousands of innovations and technologies have been discovered at Idaho National Laboratory since its establishment more than 70 years ago. The discoveries include everything from cybersecurity software that reduces risk of cyberattacks to inventions that improve the safety and efficiency of nuclear reactors. But to truly make impact, the technologies must make the jump from […]
From atoms to earthquakes to Mars: High-performance computing a Swiss Army knife for modeling and simulation
At Idaho National Laboratory, computational scientists use INL’s supercomputers to perform “virtual experiments” to accomplish research that couldn’t be done by conventional means.
Meet the Idaho National Laboratory experts supporting TerraPower’s advanced reactor development
Idaho National Laboratory experts supporting TerraPower’s advanced reactor development
Study shows advantages of charging electric heavy-duty vehicles with small modular nuclear reactors
Nuclear energy from small modular reactors or microreactors could provide electricity or hydrogen for recharging electric trucks. That’s according to a University of Michigan study funded by Emerging Energy Markets Analysis, an Idaho National Laboratory (INL) initiative. This analysis addresses a critical aspect of low-emission energy transitions, said Steve Aumeier, senior advisor of INL’s strategic […]
Idaho researchers help Wyoming trailblaze energy, manufacturing frontiers
Wyoming’s leadership in the nation’s energy future was the topic of this year’s Frontiers Project Meeting Oct. 7 in Jackson, Wyoming.
Idaho National Laboratory researchers awarded $3.8 million, program renewals confirmed
Idaho National Laboratory researchers have won funding from one of the nation’s largest sponsors of research in the natural sciences.
