Scientists at ORNL are studying fungal cell membranes to develop new antifungal treatments amid rising infection rates and deaths. They focus on ergosterol to understand its unique properties compared to cholesterol.

Bryan Maldonado of ORNL has developed a fast-track strategy for improving energy efficiency in building envelopes, focusing on pre-1980 structures. His approach could reduce the retrofit process time by a factor of five.

Flexcon Global obtains exclusive rights to manufacture a self-healing barrier film developed with ORNL, with potential benefits for building insulation efficiency and various market segments.

The DOE and ORNL are conducting controlled burns in Oak Ridge, TN, to prevent wildfires, resulting in temporary trail and area closures until September 13.

Ayana Ghosh from ORNL wins the American Ceramic Society's 2024 Early Discovery Award for her contributions to glass and ceramics science, and her work with AI and causal machine learning in materials science.

Trails in Oak Ridge are closing temporarily for controlled burns aimed at wildfire protection, coordinated by DOE, ORNL, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.

Flexcon Global has licensed a self-healing film technology from ORNL, aiming to improve building efficiency with vacuum insulation panels for use in various markets, including construction and healthcare.

Researchers at ORNL using the Frontier supercomputer have advanced the understanding of magnetic properties of calcium-48, a "doubly magic" nucleus, potentially impacting the study of supernovae and stellar mechanics.

The ORNL team studied molten uranium trichloride to refine predictive models for next-generation molten salt nuclear reactors, finding that heated UCl3 contracts rather than expands.

Joshua New has been awarded Researcher of the Year 2024 by R&D World magazine for his leading work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in energy efficiency and building science.

High school student Elton Aba, during an internship at ORNL, explored creating cybersecurity solutions based on biological processes, drawing inspiration from immune systems and ant behavior for potential applications in digital defense.

ORNL's PATH platform aims to automate and improve the retrofitting of poorly insulated buildings, utilizing digital modeling and a robotic crane to ensure precise and efficient installations.

ORNL has unveiled VENUS, an advanced neutron imaging tool combined with AI, aimed at enhancing research across various disciplines, including energy storage and materials science.