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ORNL poised to help nation reach goals outlined in study

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Creative thinking and the unique capabilities of Oak Ridge National Laboratory could play a role in realizing some of the goals outlined in the comprehensive "Rising Above the Gathering Storm" report commissioned by The National Academies.

First neutrons produced by DOE's Spallation Neutron Source

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

One of the largest and most anticipated US science construction projects of the past several decades has passed its most significant performance test. The Department of Energy's Spallation Neutron Source, located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has generated its first neutrons.

Plants' role in global warming re-examined in ORNL Science paper

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Estimates of increased plant respiration in response to higher global temperatures may be somewhat overstated as they have not taken into account plants' ability to adjust to changing conditions, according to researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Story tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, April 2006

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The current story tips from ORNL include the following: Swarm intelligence -- Nature's way; Nanotechnology -- Promise and perils; Biology -- Skull and spinal defects, and Energy -- Heat exchange.

ORNL, protein discovery researchers collaborate on high-profile paper

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A paper that outlines a new method to use a beam of light to trap protein molecules and make them dance in space has earned a place in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Early Edition. The technique is more than just a novelty as it is useful for separating, concentrating and analyzing proteins quickly with high sensitivity and selectivity.

Story tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, March 2006

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Read news tips on supercomputing, biosensors, and national security in this month's Oak Ridge National Laboratory Tip Sheet.

Carbon fiber cars could put US on highway to efficiency

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Highways of tomorrow might be filled with lighter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient automobiles made in part from recycled plastics, lignin from wood pulp and cellulose.

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

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

News tips from the Department of Engergy include: "Energy -- Biofuels on brink;" "Military -- Weigh-in-motion on the move;" "Energy -- Cool cars;" "Physics -- More, better MIRF;" and others.

SensorNet prototype system in boot camp at Fort Bragg

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Fort Bragg could be the model for the nation when it comes to protecting the public through a network that integrates a 911 dispatch system with sensors, alarms and video surveillance.

ORNL sees bright future for new manufacturing technique

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Business Announcement

By controlling materials at the nanoscale, Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers believe they can greatly improve manufacturing processes of products ranging from solar cells to computers to flat-panel displays.