9 h. ago U.S. Department of Energy lab, active in Alaska, drops ‘renewable’ from name

U.S. Department of Energy lab, active in Alaska, drops ‘renewable’ from name  Alaska Beacon

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30 h. ago Energy department hands out $800M in grants for small nuclear reactors

The Tennessee Valley Authority and Holtec were awarded substantial grants to build one reactor in Tennessee and two more in Michigan.

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1 week ago Researchers develop model to accurately predict vessel turnaround time at ports

In the 21st century, as global trade expands and cargo volumes surge, ports face mounting pressure to operate efficiently. A key challenge lies in accurately predicting vessel turnaround time (VTT)—the period between a ship's arrival and departure—which directly influences scheduling, congestion management, and energy use.

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1 week ago Trump Energy department drops renewables, promotes fusion in office reshuffle

The revamped organizational structure cut at least one office authorized by Congress, which could spur legal challenges.

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2 w. ago Machine learning algorithm rapidly reconstructs 3D images from X

Soon, researchers may be able to create movies of their favorite protein or virus better and faster than ever before. Researchers at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have pioneered a new machine learning method—called X-RAI (X-Ray single particle imaging with Amortized Inference)—that can "look" at millions of X-ray laser-generated images and create a three-dimensional reconstruction of the target particle. The team recently reported their findings in Nature Communications.

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2 w. ago Interior Launches Expansive 11th National Offshore Leasing Program to Advance U.S. Energy Dominance

Interior Launches Expansive 11th National Offshore Leasing Program to Advance U.S. Energy Dominance  U.S. Department of the Interior (.gov)

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2 w. ago War Department refocuses on AI, hypersonics and directed energy in major strategy overhaul

War Department streamlines military research and development into six critical technology areas, emphasizing artificial intelligence and battlefield innovation to maintain America's lethal edge.

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2 w. ago Nanooks Drop Overtime Contest vs. Sharks in Game Two of Alaska/Hawaii Challenge

Nanooks Drop Overtime Contest vs. Sharks in Game Two of Alaska/Hawaii Challenge  University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

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2 w. ago Women’s Basketball Drops Regular Season Opener to Hawaii Hilo

Women’s Basketball Drops Regular Season Opener to Hawaii Hilo  University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

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2 w. ago Interior Department takes next step to spur Alaska energy production

Interior Department takes next step to spur Alaska energy production  Yahoo

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2 w. ago Exclusive: Department of Energy officials to meet with White House to tamp down Trump’s idea of explosive nuclear testing

Exclusive: Department of Energy officials to meet with White House to tamp down Trump’s idea of explosive nuclear testing  CNN

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3 w. ago Interior Rescinds 2024 Rule on Alaska Petroleum Reserve, Unlocking Energy Potential

Interior Rescinds 2024 Rule on Alaska Petroleum Reserve, Unlocking Energy Potential  U.S. Department of the Interior (.gov)

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3 w. ago Interior Rescinds 2024 Rule on Alaska Petroleum Reserve, Unlocking Energy Potential | U.S. Department of the Interior

Interior Rescinds 2024 Rule on Alaska Petroleum Reserve, Unlocking Energy Potential | U.S. Department of the Interior  U.S. Department of the Interior (.gov)

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3 w. ago Washington Department of Ecology energy report urges diverse power resources

Washington Department of Ecology energy report urges diverse power resources  NonStop Local KHQ

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