ORNL Triumphs at SC24 with Multiple Awards, Including Coveted Gordon Bell Prize and Top Supercomputing Achievement
ORNL showcased its impact on supercomputing at SC24, where its team won the Gordon Bell Prize for a quantum simulation using the Frontier supercomputer, and gained multiple other accolades and achievements in the field.
Knoxville Braces for Chilly Mornings and Windy Conditions, Weather Service Issues Alert for Potential Power Outages
The Knoxville Weather Service describes a frosty morning with dense fog, 100% humidity, and calm winds, predicting variable temperatures, potential showers, and windy conditions for the week ahead.
"Booster" Gene Supercharges Plants and Skyrockets Crop Potential in ORNL and University of Illinois Breakthrough
Researchers at two DOE Bioenergy Research Centers discovered a gene named "Booster" in the black cottonwood tree, which significantly enhances plant growth and photosynthesis, potentially benefiting crop science and addressing food scarcity.
Trio Indicted for Alleged Embezzlement of Over $90K from Knox County Rental Aid Program
Three individuals were indicted for misappropriating over $90,000 from the Knox County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, with accusations involving false information, fake rental agreements, and violations of the Computer Crimes Act.