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In 2018, the United States consumed more energy than ever before
April 16, 2019 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review Primary energy consumption in the United States reached a record high of 101.3 quadrillion British thermal units…
EM Update Marks Waste Isolation Pilot 20th Anniversary With Special Issue
Sunrise at EM's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. This special issue of the EM Update provides coverage of the 20th anniversary of EM's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). This issue's articles, photos,…
Take Back Day
Locate a Collection Site Near You NFL Quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Matthew Stafford, former NFL Pro Bowl Quarterback "Boomer" Esiason, Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher Jim Palmer, actor/host Mario Lopez…
First baby bison of the year born at Fermilab
On Saturday, April 20, baby bison season officially began. The first calf of the year was born in the early morning hours, and mother and baby are doing well. Fermilab is expecting between 12 and 14…
Candice Halbert: From inspired to inspiring, cultivating a community of young scientists
First, she wanted to be a postal worker just like her grandfather. Then, she wanted to be a teacher just like her mother. But ultimately, Candice Halbert chose a path all her own and now she is…
Use of Geothermal Energy
Some applications of geothermal energy use the earth's temperatures near the surface, while others require drilling miles into the earth. There are three main types of geothermal energy systems:…
Adapt and overcome: SRS Ultimate Turkey Hunt inspires Wheelin’ hunters
So many times, we take the little things in life for granted: getting up, getting dressed — even getting to our favorite spot to find ol’ tom gobbling away. For a portion of our hunting friends, even…
U.S. petroleum product exports set record high in 2018
April 23, 2019 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Petroleum Supply Monthly U.S. exports of total petroleum products set a record high in 2018, reaching an annual average of 5.6 million…
Could Machine Learning Be the Key to Earthquake Prediction?
Predicting earthquakes might be impossible, but some experts wonder if tools that can analyze enormous amounts of data could crack the seismic code
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Earth Day
Help NETL spread the word about Earth Day 2019, observed on April 22, with our annual Earth Day Poster Contest. This special planet-centric day emphasizes the importance of recycling, conserving…
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Scientists use machine learning to identify high-performing solar materials
Finding the best light-harvesting chemicals for use in solar cells can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Over the years, researchers have developed and tested thousands of different dyes…