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Revamped, renewed, restarted -- Oak Ridge High Flux Isotope Reactor back on line

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The research reactor at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory is back in action and better than ever. After $70 million in renovations and more than a year of meticulous system checks, ORNL's High Flux Isotope Reactor was restarted this week, taken to 10 percent power, and reached its peak power of 85 megawatts Wednesday.

Story tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, April 2007

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The following story ideas from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory include information on the following: Climate -- Thirstier trees on horizon; Energy -- Adaptable energy; and Diesel -- Clean savings.

Story tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, March 2007

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The following are story tips from the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory for March 2007.

ORNL helps develop next-generation LEDs

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Nanotechnology may unlock the secret for creating highly efficient next-generation LED lighting systems, and exploring its potential is the aim of several projects centered at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Mine runoff continues to provide clues to microbial diversification

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Pink slime at the surface of water trickling through an old mine in California is proving to be a treasure for researchers in their quest to learn more about how bacterial communities exist in nature.

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

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The following stories are featured by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory for February 2007: SNS's bright beginnings; Coatings R Us; Trees vs. temperature; Electricity from the sun.

ORNL scores hit with National Geospatial Intelligence Agency

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

An electronic accountability system developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory will result in savings of more than $2 million per year at one federal facility alone and will ensure 100 percent accountability of employees.

SNS completion highlights year of ORNL achievements

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Creation of the first neutrons at the Spallation Neutron Source was one of many high points in a year filled with milestone achievements at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Story tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, January 2007

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The following stories are featured by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory for January 2007.

ORNL researchers, supercomputer have large roles in DOE projects

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Grant and Award Announcement

Eight projects led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have been awarded more than 27 million hours of computing time at the lab's Center for Computational Sciences.