Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest multi-program #science & #energy research lab in the U.S. ORNL is managed by UT-Battelle for @ENERGY.

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Through the Genesis Mission, @ENERGY is investing in the future of AI for national priorities. ORNL’s Discovery and Lux systems will strengthen America’s scientific capabilities and help drive breakthroughs in energy, security and technology. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4ribKij
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A new dual fuel system allows marine engines to use more than 75% methanol under a wide range of power levels and without reducing performance, helping overcome one of the biggest challenges to methanol adoption in marine engines. Read the full story: bit.ly/4vjwGq8
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The Genesis Mission is advancing U.S.-Japan scientific collaboration. Today, ORNL welcomed representatives from Japan, along with industry, for a tour of the lab’s world class facilities. Read more about @ENERGY's historic partnership announcement ➡️ bit.ly/3ROBC8d
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ORNL researchers demonstrated a new approach for detecting underground tunnels: by sending acoustic signals upward from beneath the target rather than from the surface. See how the technique could help protect transportation and critical infrastructure: bit.ly/4vlxT0p
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At ORNL, science never sleeps. Autonomous labs pair robots, advanced instruments, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to assist scientists by speeding research results and insights. Learn more about autonomous science at ORNL: ornl.gov/autonomousscience
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ORNL researchers have developed a biotechnology tool that rapidly engineers heat-loving microorganisms for high-temperature biomanufacturing, helping scientists explore and optimize organisms faster than ever before. Read more about this new technology: bit.ly/4vA1MdB
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Oak Ridge Lab retweeted
Thanks to President Trump, the Genesis Mission is unlocking a new era of innovation🔐 One of the crown jewels of America’s National Labs, @ORNL, is driving the scientific breakthroughs and advanced technologies that will power the next generation of nuclear energy.
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Science at ORNL does not stop when the workday ends. Meet the people keeping experiments running, facilities operating, isotopes in production and discovery moving around the clock: ornl.gov/afterdark

ALT An aerial night view of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, showcasing multiple illuminated buildings and streets. Text on the image reads, "While the nation sleeps."

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Every hour counts in isotope production. At ORNL’s Radiochemical Engineering Development Center, teams work around the clock to produce vital isotopes, including plutonium-238 for space exploration and actinium-225 for cancer research. Read more: bit.ly/4vdtgoQ
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ORNL researchers paired the SAMMY nuclear analysis code with high-resolution neutron measurements from VENUS to identify complex nuclear materials without damaging the sample. The work supports nuclear safeguards and national security. Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/4nToqe5
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One ORNL isotope has a crucial industrial impact. Californium-252 acts as a powerful neutron source for: • Reactor startups • Materials analysis • Oil and gas The lab is one of the few suppliers of this isotope in the world.
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ORNL researchers developed an AI-enabled control system that can detect and correct large-scale 3D printing errors in real time. Read more: bit.ly/4u8aVsJ
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ORNL researchers are using AI to help metal 3D printers identify defects before they become costly failures. The work supports the Genesis Mission by combining AI, advanced manufacturing, and real-time data analysis for smarter manufacturing. 🔗 bit.ly/4ahvuvp
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New semiconductor building blocks make power converters smaller, more affordable: bit.ly/3POa6qJ
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An ORNL isotope helps make a leading cancer therapy possible. Yb-176 enables production of Lu-177, used in targeted treatments for prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. ORNL’s isotope production chain supports patients and nuclear medicine.
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Memorial Day is a time to remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States. Today, ORNL honors their courage, service, and enduring legacy.
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The latest Sound of Science episode explores the nuclear fuel cycle. Tune in on your favorite platform ⤵ Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4nBW33P Spotify: bit.ly/4wGXPVK YouTube: bit.ly/3PpMc4K
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This ORNL-produced isotope helped discover a new element and helps research into the origins of the universe. Berkelium-249 enabled element 117. It's extremely rare, and ORNL is one of the few places in the world capable of making it!
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A new upgrade at the Spallation Neutron Source is accelerating neutron research by boosting data quality 📊 bit.ly/3POr08A
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Oak Ridge Lab retweeted
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From trillions of particles to 15 billion light-years of cosmic space. 🌌 Using @ORNL's Frontier supercomputer, researchers at @Argonne ran the largest astrophysical simulation of the universe ever conducted. 🔗 bit.ly/4hZqVYT
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In the latest episode of ORNL’s Sound of Science podcast, hear how ORNL and its partners are helping shape the future of nuclear energy as they dive deep into the nuclear fuel cycle. 📽️ Listen now: bit.ly/3PpMc4K
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