Recent News & Highlights

As the proton beam (pink) impinges upon the target and passes into the liquid mercury inside, the mercury absorbs the protons and creates a “spall” of neutrons (blue) that are then sent through moderators and guides to research instruments to study the fundamental properties of materials. (Image credit: ORNL/Jill Hemman)
Leading the way: ORNL builds more reliable, longer-lasting targets for high-powered neutron scattering
July 20, 2017
A combination of X-ray and neutron scattering has revealed new insights into how a highly efficient industrial enzyme is used to break down cellulose. Knowing how oxygen molecules (red) bind to catalytic elements (illustrated by a single copper ion) will guide researchers in developing more efficient, cost-effective biofuel production methods. (Image credit: ORNL/Jill Hemman)
'On your mark, get set' Neutrons run enzyme’s reactivity for better biofuel production
July 20, 2017
Daryush Aidun uses HFIR beam line HB-2B to study a dissimilar weldment of low carbon steel and stainless steel, measuring where and how residual stresses are distributed within the structure. (Image credit: Genevieve Martin)
Neutrons aim at improving integrity in dissimilar metal welds
July 6, 2017
ORNL mentors Candice Halbert, Lakeisha Walker, Neelam Pradhan, and Tara Thompson (left to right) provide hands-on scientific experiences for Vine Middle School students through the gSTEM program. These students conduct experiments and learn about academic and professional opportunities in STEM fields. (Image credit: ORNL/Genevieve Martin).
NScD mentors empower girls in STEM
June 27, 2017
As neutrons (blue line) scatter off the graphene-like honeycomb material, they produce a magnetic Majorana fermion (green wave) that moves through the material disrupting or breaking apart magnetic interactions between “spinning” electrons. (Image credit: ORNL/Jill Hemman)
Neutrons zero in on the elusive magnetic Majorana fermion
June 8, 2017
Creative Challenges at ORNL Foster New Talent in Neutron Scattering Research
Creative Challenges at ORNL Foster New Talent in Neutron Scattering Research
June 8, 2017

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