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In a 2011 Oak Ridge case study, ethanol-fed microbes cut uranium in groundwater from 40-60 mg/L to below the US drinking-water limit

By utilizing ethanol injections, researchers effectively stimulated indigenous bacteria to aid in the cleanup of uranium contamination. This innovative method was able to convert ethanol into acetate, which energized the reduction of uranium within the sediment. Over two years, levels of uranium in groundwater fell below the EPA's safe drinking…

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Oak Ridge and Tennessee used 3 robotic welding arms to print a 3-by-5-foot steel pressure vessel, tackling America’s forging shortage; the program now targets nuclear parts weighing 10,000 pounds or more

American labs are pioneering the use of 3D printing to manufacture large nuclear components, aiming to sidestep the limitations of traditional forging techniques. A recent showcase featured a robust steel pressure vessel crafted by advanced robotic systems. This innovation holds promise in resolving supply chain challenges within the energy and…

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US turns decades-old radioactive waste into nuclear power technology that could keep underwater drones running for nearly 30 years

America is turning decades-old strontium-90 radioactive waste from Oak Ridge into a potential source of long-lasting nuclear power. Zeno Power is working with the Pentagon to develop seabed power nodes that could keep underwater drones, sensors and autonomous vehicles running for years without cables, support ships or regular resupply. The…

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In 1943, US built an entire city, and it didn't exist on a single map

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was a secret city of 75,000 people during World War II. This hidden community was established for the Manhattan Project's atomic bomb development. Residents worked on crucial tasks without knowing the overall purpose of their efforts. The city remained invisible to the public until the atomic bombs…

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‘Here’s a script for the bathroom’: US government nuclear physicist arrested on child sex charges

Exclusive details: After his arrest for propositioning a 16-year-old, top government nuclear physicist Andrew Worrall, 56, is no longer employed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a spokeswoman told The Independent

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Why Oklo's Surge Could Be Just the Beginning—The Pact That Changed Everything

Oklo's share price hit record highs after a new US–UK tech and nuclear cooperation deal, with investors betting on the firm's Aurora advanced reactor, an Oak Ridge fuel-recycling project, and a planned Air Force microreactor—despite ongoing losses and licensing hurdles.

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Utility to buy power from advanced nuclear plant to fuel Tennessee and Alabama Google data centers

The nation’s largest public utility plans to buy power from an upcoming advanced nuclear plant to help fuel Google data centers in Tennessee and Alabama

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Centrus Energy Expands Uranium Enrichment Operations In Tennessee

Centrus Energy's million expansion in Oak Ridge to boost domestic uranium enrichment and support U.S. nuclear energy goals.

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The angst of ‘Oppenheimer’ resonates with me. My dad sacrificed for the atomic bomb too.

At a family party in Wisconsin in 2018, my cousin, the family chronicler, said, “Your father didn’t die from smoking. He died from exposure to toxins at Oak Ridge.”

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Nation’s No. 1 linebacker Justin Williams on joining Georgia: ‘It feels like family’

Here's how Oak Ridge (Texas) five-star linebacker Justin Williams announced his commitment to the Bulldogs.

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Brandon McNulty dominates US elite men's time trial for national title

Barta holds on to second while Rosskopf third in Oak Ridge

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