Latest news from Idaho National Laboratory (INL) on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/real-time-monitoring-of-advanced-nuclear-fuel-now-possible-with-new-test-bed/?sc=rsin /articles/real-time-monitoring-of-advanced-nuclear-fuel-now-possible-with-new-test-bed/?sc=rsin Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:50:42 EST Real-time monitoring of advanced nuclear fuel now possible with new test bed Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/idaho-national-laboratory-seeks-sponsor-for-innovation-incubator-to-support-technology-commercialization/?sc=rsin /articles/idaho-national-laboratory-seeks-sponsor-for-innovation-incubator-to-support-technology-commercialization/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:30:50 EST Idaho National Laboratory seeks sponsor for innovation incubator to support technology commercialization Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/engineering-resilience-university-of-pittsburgh-sabbatical-at-national-lab-helps-strengthen-america-8217-s-critical-infrastructure/?sc=rsin /articles/engineering-resilience-university-of-pittsburgh-sabbatical-at-national-lab-helps-strengthen-america-8217-s-critical-infrastructure/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:25:07 EST Everyday life depends on a robust infrastructure network that provides access to running water, communications technology and electricity, among other basic necessities. The experts who keep our national infrastructure secure and resilient also need a strong network to share their knowledge and train the next generation of professionals capable of solving complex infrastructure challenges. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/idaho-experts-help-startup-harvest-heat-from-server-farms-for-greenhouses/?sc=rsin /articles/idaho-experts-help-startup-harvest-heat-from-server-farms-for-greenhouses/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:15:28 EST Data centers are one of the fastest growing areas of America's technology sector. These massive warehouses of servers make some of today's most important technical achievements possible, such as the expanding use of artificial intelligence applications and cryptocurrency mining. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/maximizing-hydropower-efficiency-with-hydrogen-production/?sc=rsin /articles/maximizing-hydropower-efficiency-with-hydrogen-production/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:00:14 EST Hydropower is a reliable source of energy. However, the inconsistent nature of water flows and electricity demand often challenges hydropower operators and reduces revenue. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/fusion-for-the-future-nuclear-lab-plays-key-role-in-testing-a-crucial-technology/?sc=rsin /articles/fusion-for-the-future-nuclear-lab-plays-key-role-in-testing-a-crucial-technology/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:15:27 EST A cutting-edge project to test "fusion blanket" technologies is taking shape, with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) leading the charge to create a critical component of a fusion reactor. This work is part of the Department of Energy's (DOE) $107 million funding award to six research centers called Fusion Innovative Research Engine (FIRE) collaboratives. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/scientists-cook-up-the-perfect-recipe-to-feed-an-energy-future/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-cook-up-the-perfect-recipe-to-feed-an-energy-future/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:20:28 EST After five years of trying to find the right ingredients, scientists at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) believe they have created the perfect recipe to fuel the world's first critical fast-spectrum molten salt reactor. The Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE) at INL will test a new type of nuclear reactor that uses a mixture of [...] Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/inl-s-enduring-mission-how-high-flux-thermal-irradiation-testing-became-a-foundation-for-us-nuclear-leadership/?sc=rsin /articles/inl-s-enduring-mission-how-high-flux-thermal-irradiation-testing-became-a-foundation-for-us-nuclear-leadership/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:10:53 EST Seventy-five years ago, the sweeping landscape of the Idaho desert over the Snake River Aquifer was a land of sagebrush, brown grass and lava rock. Today, the desert site facilities of Idaho National Laboratory are still home to sagebrush, brown grass and lava rock but also to of some of the world's most cutting-edge nuclear fuel research and reactor prototype development. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/calderacast-helps-businesses-utilities-states-plan-for-ev-charging/?sc=rsin /articles/calderacast-helps-businesses-utilities-states-plan-for-ev-charging/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:30:30 EST Accurately forecasting how much power individual stations will demand from the electric grid is a major challenge facing the rapid expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging in the United States. While other electricity consumers, such as apartment buildings or factories, are known quantities that grid operators can plan for, the grid-load characteristics of EV charging [...] Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/chargex-consortium-guidelines-help-industry-quickly-measure-improve-ev-charging-for-drivers/?sc=rsin /articles/chargex-consortium-guidelines-help-industry-quickly-measure-improve-ev-charging-for-drivers/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:50:24 EST When reviewing electric vehicles (EVs), automobile journalists usually cite a long list of superlatives -- they're quick, quiet, reliable and economical, and their ranges keep increasing while charge times keep getting faster. But oftentimes, there's a caveat: The charging networks in some U.S. cities and highway corridors aren't always reliable, journalists report. Even when drivers [...] Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/on-time-under-budget-inl-projects-demonstrate-ability-to-deliver-on-big-nuclear-jobs/?sc=rsin /articles/on-time-under-budget-inl-projects-demonstrate-ability-to-deliver-on-big-nuclear-jobs/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:55:51 EST Since its days as the National Reactor Testing Station, Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has focused on proving that what people think can't be done is in fact possible. In the past decade, the lab has repeatedly demonstrated to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the nuclear industry that it can complete large, complicated nuclear projects on time and under budget. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/supporting-international-partners-in-aviation-cybersecurity/?sc=rsin /articles/supporting-international-partners-in-aviation-cybersecurity/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:15:31 EST As companies worldwide switch from analog to automated digital industrial control systems, malicious cyber actors are finding new opportunities for extortion and mayhem. It's happening in a range of industrial settings, from power stations to manufacturing plants, and it's a growing problem in the aviation industry. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/firefighters-learn-from-inl-experts-about-electric-vehicle-batteries-safety2/?sc=rsin /articles/firefighters-learn-from-inl-experts-about-electric-vehicle-batteries-safety2/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:35:37 EST There's a reason that electric vehicles (EV) in salvage yards are kept by themselves and spaced far apart. Their lithium-ion batteries can hold a lot of energy, and if one catches fire, it's sometimes hard for firefighters to extinguish the blaze. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/research-partnership-bridging-innovation-through-collaboration/?sc=rsin /articles/research-partnership-bridging-innovation-through-collaboration/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:25:56 EST Collaboration between Idaho National Laboratory and universities are more than practical arrangements; they're the backbone of innovation. As Alexander Graham Bell wisely observed, "Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds." Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/tripwire-leading-the-way-for-radiation-detection/?sc=rsin /articles/tripwire-leading-the-way-for-radiation-detection/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:35:58 EST As nations explore ways to reduce carbon emissions, nuclear energy is increasingly recognized as a safe, reliable option for coping with the increase in electricity use. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/inl-hosts-forensics-training-for-ukraine-to-deter-nuclear-threats/?sc=rsin /articles/inl-hosts-forensics-training-for-ukraine-to-deter-nuclear-threats/?sc=rsin Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:50:27 EST It's a long way from the Donbas region of Ukraine to Idaho, but Ukrainian officials recently made the trip to learn about collecting evidence after a nuclear attack. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/standing-guard-against-network-invaders/?sc=rsin /articles/standing-guard-against-network-invaders/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:55:22 EST Standing guard against network invaders Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/breaking-barriers-how-a-fresh-perspective-helped-solve-challenges-in-nuclear-safeguards/?sc=rsin /articles/breaking-barriers-how-a-fresh-perspective-helped-solve-challenges-in-nuclear-safeguards/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:45:53 EST Breaking barriers: How a fresh perspective helped solve challenges in nuclear safeguards Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/new-eyes-on-nuclear-technology-industry-reps-investment-bankers-visit-inl-to-learn-about-financing-opportunities-risks/?sc=rsin /articles/new-eyes-on-nuclear-technology-industry-reps-investment-bankers-visit-inl-to-learn-about-financing-opportunities-risks/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:40:26 EST New eyes on nuclear: Technology industry reps, investment bankers visit INL to learn about financing opportunities, risks Idaho National Laboratory (INL) /articles/new-material-production-technology-enhances-advanced-materials-manufacturing-for-harsh-environments/?sc=rsin /articles/new-material-production-technology-enhances-advanced-materials-manufacturing-for-harsh-environments/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:25:15 EST New material production technology enhances advanced materials manufacturing for harsh environments Idaho National Laboratory (INL)