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Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers contribute to prestigious climate report

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Thomas Wilbanks and Benjamin Preston, both of the Climate Change Science Institute at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, are among the 309 coordinating lead authors of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Working Group II report. The report, which was released in Japan on March 31, found that climate change isn't just a problem for future generations, but also impacts humans in the present day.

ORNL study pegs fuel economy costs of common practices

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

People who pack their cars and drive like Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's 'Vacation' pay a steep penalty when it comes to fuel economy.

Meeting: SAE 2014 World Congress & Exhibition

Story tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, April 2014

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Business Announcement

This release focuses on: 1) Bridge failure warning. 2) Simulations on Titan could help automobile manufacturers meet fuel economy and emissions standards. 3) New system enables decision-makers to respond swiftly to major power disruptions. 4) Refrigerators featuring 20 percent greater efficiency.

Vertimass licenses ORNL biofuel-to-hydrocarbon conversion technology

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Business Announcement

Vertimass LLC has licensed an Oak Ridge National Laboratory technology that directly converts ethanol into a hydrocarbon blend-stock for use in transportation fuels.

Story tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, March 2014

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

This release focuses on articles on lighter, stronger engines, safeguarding cyberspace, a Climate Change Science Institute annual report now available, collaborative innovation, and new superhydrophobic glass.

ORNL microscopy system delivers real-time view of battery electrochemistry

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Using a new microscopy method, researchers can image and measure electrochemical processes in batteries in real time and at nanoscale resolution.

Journal: Chemical Communications

CASL, Westinghouse simulate neutron behavior in AP1000 reactor core

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Scientists and engineers developing more accurate approaches to analyzing nuclear power reactors have successfully tested a new suite of computer codes that closely model 'neutronics' -- the behavior of neutrons in a reactor core.

Story tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, February 2014

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

This release focuses on 1) LEDs to light UT arena. 2) Self-cleaning solar panel. 3) Bioenergy researchers defeating lignin. 4) Protection for utilities. 5) New tool for first responders.

Letting in the light

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory is developing a low-cost, transparent, anti-soiling coating for solar reflectors to optimize energy efficiency while lowering operating and maintenance costs and avoiding negative environmental impacts.

ORNL study advances quest for better superconducting materials

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Nearly 30 years after the discovery of high-temperature superconductivity, many questions remain, but an Oak Ridge National Laboratory team is providing insight that could lead to better superconductors.

Journal: Physical Review Letters