Because of quantum physics, quantum materials behave in surprising ways. For instance, they can be…
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a multi-disciplinary research facility located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is the largest science and energy national laboratory in the Department of Energy (DOE) system. Founded in 1943 as part of the Manhattan Project, ORNL has evolved into a leading research institution that focuses on a variety of scientific areas including energy production, materials science, nuclear physics, and computing. The laboratory is renowned for housing some of the most advanced experimental and computing facilities in the world, such as the Spallation Neutron Source and the Summit supercomputer. ORNL’s work is pivotal in addressing energy, environmental, and security challenges, contributing to advancements in science and technology that impact multiple aspects of modern life.
Powerful X-rays from the SLAC synchrotron show that the fundamental wiring of our immune system…
Fixing a hidden flaw might lead to improved batteries for electric cars. When compared to traditional…
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) used neutron scattering to…
An international team of researchers has developed a fast and economical method of converting methane,…
Simulating a Quantum Future Quantum computers are anticipated to revolutionize the way researchers address complex…
Scientists’ increasing mastery of quantum mechanics is heralding a new age of innovation. Technologies that…
An Oak Ridge National Laboratory team has successfully introduced a poplar gene into switchgrass, an…
Virtual reality (VR) technology enables scientists to create 3D models of an object and then…
Water plays several important roles within the human body, even affecting the DNA in our…
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory designed a novel polymer to…
Quantum entanglement occurs when two particles appear to communicate without a physical connection, a phenomenon…
Using complementary computing calculations and neutron scattering techniques, researchers from the Department of Energy’s Oak…
In the late 1970s, M. Stanley Whittingham was the first to describe the concept of…
While all viruses have some means of combating the body’s immune system, scientists have been…
One of the biggest factors affecting consumer adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is the amount…
The landing of NASA’s Perseverance rover was another leap forward not only for space exploration…
Researchers from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory successfully created amorphous ice,…