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Tiny Atoms…Big Science Nuclear science makes our lives better   When you hear the word “nuclear,” you might think of power plants and national security, but nuclear science is SO much bigger than that. ORNL researchers use nuclear science to develop advances in human health, energy, and scientific applications that benefit our nation. Handle with …

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What’s Your Problem? Summit supercomputer: Solving complex challenges!   High Performance Computing History ORNL has been the home of many powerful computing systems. Stroll down memory lane by interacting with touchscreens that explain the influence of three ORNL supercomputers—Phoenix, Jaguar, and Summit. See how technology has improved over time to address scientific problems at faster …

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Mission Support Mission Support – Making the dream work!     With almost 5,000 employees, the ORNL campus is a lot like a small city, with some of the same types of jobs too! The people of Mission Support do the jobs that make science possible. They keep the lights on, the water hot, the …

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Extreme Science Big to Small – Explore it all!   How are batteries made? What are nanomaterials and how can they change our life? How can we identify the amount and type of chemicals present in a sample? How do we use chemistry to make oil more slippery? In the Extreme Science exhibit, guests will …

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Become a Neutron What is a neutron and why does it matter?   Neutrons are tiny subatomic particles found in almost every atom in the universe. In fact, they are so abundant; they make up more than half of all visible matter! Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory use neutrons in their research to discover …

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Get Into Green Learn about the natural world and ORNL technology innovations to save energy! Discover how ORNL uses biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering and more to explore our environment and to develop cutting-edge technologies for vehicles, buildings, manufacturing, and the power grid to improve energy efficiency. Visitors will participate in interactive displays that share fun …

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