Breakthrough in Battle Against Mercury Pollution: ORNL and University of Michigan Uncover Possible Prevention Method
Researchers at ORNL and the University of Michigan have identified the molecule S-adenosylmethionine as key in the production of toxic methylmercury, offering insights for potential prevention.
Mercury Menace Breakthrough, University of Michigan and ORNL Scientists Unveil Key Molecule Linked to Neurotoxin Formation
The article discusses a scientific discovery of a molecule, S-adenosylmethionine, which is crucial in forming toxic methylmercury, potentially leading to ways to prevent its formation and mitigate its harmful effects.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Leaders Honored with ANS Presidential Citations for Nuclear Science Contributions
ANS awarded Arnold Lumsdaine and Walid Metwally from ORNL's Fusion and Fission Energy and Science Directorate with Presidential Citations for their nuclear sector contributions.
World's Fastest Supercomputer "Frontier" Powers AI Protein Revolution at ORNL, Aiming to Transform Medicine and Clean-Up
ORNL's supercomputer Frontier trains AI to design new proteins, potentially advancing medical and environmental solutions, with results earning a Gordon Bell Prize nomination.
ORNL's Powerline Testing Facility Spearheads Innovation to Meet Surging U.S. Energy Demand
Oak Ridge National Laboratory's PCAT facility is testing new power line technologies to help increase the capacity and efficiency of the U.S. power grid in response to rising demands and the effects of extreme weather.
Oak Ridge Lab's Proton Power Upgrade Hits New Milestone with 1.7MW Beam on New Target
Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Spallation Neutron Source successfully operated its Proton Power Upgrade at 1.7MW for 1,250 hours on a new target, with over 96% availability, aiding research and the US economy.












