Why Open-Source Intelligence Is a Powerful Weapon Against Fentanyl - The fentanyl crisis is one of the most urgent public health and national security concerns facing the United States. Combatting it will require the know-how and access of industry partners working with the authorities and resources of the U.S. government and its allies.
Tapping water supply systems for energy production - Scott DeNeale is a water resources engineer whose work at ORNL’s Water Power Program centers on how hydropower research can be applied to water-energy systems. His specialty is bridging the gap between the intellectual products, like data and theory, and real-world infrastructure solutions. Recently,...
VENUS instrument at ORNL delivers first neutron imaging results for users - ORNL’s VENUS neutron imaging instrument has begun user operations, delivering its first results at the Spallation Neutron Source. Early tests showed faster, more precise 3D imaging, advancing materials research and neutron science.
How China and Russia Can Exploit the Iran War - In Foreign Affairs, Jon B. Alterman and Ali Vaez argue China and Russia can exploit an Iran war by letting the U.S. bear the costs. They gain influence and advance strategic aims while avoiding direct conflict.
The Frequency That Decides the Fight - Low band electronic warfare has become a mission critical need, because it helps protect United States and allied forces from being detected while...
Scientists Decode Mysterious Magnetic “Maze Domains” To Boost EV Efficiency - A new AI-driven model exposes how complex magnetic domain patterns shape energy loss in electric motors. The rapid rise in electric vehicle use has brought new attention to a key challenge: how efficiently electric motors convert energy. One major source of energy loss in these motors is iron loss, also...
Unleashing Market Forces for Spectrum Use in Space - Updates to FCC rules limiting transmit power for low Earth orbit satellite networks are a positive step towards optimizing the efficiency and productivity of spectrum—but there is a long way to go to fully unleash market forces for spectrum use in space.
Wind Farms Are Disrupting Ocean Currents, Moving Millions of Tons of Mud Each Year - Offshore wind farms are changing sediment flow and carbon storage in the North Sea, with major impacts in the German Bight. Offshore wind energy is central to the European Union’s renewable strategy, with plans to boost North Sea capacity more than tenfold by 2050. New research from Helmholtz-Zentrum...
LLNL named 2026 Manufacturer of the Year by AMBayArea - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has been named the 2026 Manufacturer of the Year in the large manufacturer category by the Association of Manufacturers Bay Area (AMBayArea), recognizing the Lab’s leadership in advanced manufacturing, engineering and national security innovation. The award...
