OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Feb. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Chemists advance grid-scale energy storage * Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have advanced the knowledge required to improve large-scale energy storage. In doing so, they have revealed distinct chemical reactions that improve the stability and efficiency of a promising energy-storage system. Their findings suggest posi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Science on the Double: How an AI-Powered 'Digital Twin' Accelerates Chemistry and Materials Discoveries A new AI-accelerated platform creates digital replicas of chemical experiments, enabling real-time optimization and rapid feedback. The advance could revolutionize research across energy, chemical manufacturing, and materials science. Key Takeaways * Berkele  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Resident Inspector in Hanford issued the following activity report for the week ending Jan. 30, 2026: * * * TO: Technical Director FROM: Hanford Site Resident Inspectors SUBJECT: Hanford Activity Report for the Week Ending January 30, 2026 Emergency Preparedness: Resident Inspectors met with H2C Emergency Preparedness personnel to discuss changes the contractor is implementing for its emergency preparedness program. This inc  more