Versatile Test Reactor key to answering big science questions for university researchers
The Versatile Test Reactor will produce high levels of fast-neutron radiation to mimic the effects sustained over years or decades in a power reactor core.
Idaho researchers look underground for energy storage solutions
Researchers at INL and the Center for Advanced Energy Studies are addressing energy issues through a process known as geothermal energy.
Fusion research at INL’s STAR lab
At INL, a small team operates an experimental lab called Safety and Tritium Applied Research (STAR) to lead fusion research into tritium safety.
Researchers use neutron radiography to detect pollution in sea sponges
A team of INL researchers is working to help transfer the use of neutron radiography to a variety of different scientific fields.
Turning municipal wastewater into bioenergy
Cyanobacteria is harmful to humans, pets and wildlife. An INL researcher has developed a novel way to grow bacteria for bioenergy, and clean up wastewater.
Idaho researchers lead DOE effort to protect nation’s wind energy infrastructure
Researchers at INL are leading several U.S. Department of Energy-funded efforts to protect the nation’s wind energy infrastructure.
Space – the next frontier – requires innovation in nuclear fuel design and testing
INL researchers are determining if new candidate nuclear fuels can endure the extreme heat and pressure of space exploration.
Taking temperatures underground to better extract energy from the earth
There are challenges holding geothermal energy back. An earth scientist at INL heads a research project that aims to overcome those barriers.
GAIN vouchers offer new opportunities to nuclear industry developers
Although researchers have sought after “awards” to fund their projects, GAIN is taking a new approach to expand nuclear energy research and development.
INL’s annual Infrastructure Resiliency Symposium highlights the power of national collaboration
Researchers gathered at INL’s annual Infrastrucutre Resiliency Symposium to explore new ideas to protect the nation’s infrastructure from cyber threats.
