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November 2023
JUMP Into STEM Competition Prepares Next Generation of Building Scientists To Take on Clean Energy
Developing a diverse and knowledgeable workforce for building science is critical to meeting future decarbonization goals set by the U.S. Department of Energy.
How Can We Avoid Drinking Forever Chemicals and Arsenic?
A new ion exchange model can help utilities and researchers simulate and study different system designs to remove forever chemicals from water.
Pick Your Polymer Properties and This NREL Tool Predicts How To Achieve Them With Biomass
Great chemists have discovered ways to combine carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen into all manners of plastics: leak-proof food packaging, heat-resistant car parts, durable personal protective equipment—the list is long.
News Release: Deep Decarbonization Scenarios Reveal Importance of Accelerating Zero-Emission Vehicle Adoption
The rapid adoption of zero-emission electric vehicles will move the nation close to an 80% or more drop in transportation greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 from the 2019 level according to NREL.
October 2023
Q&A With Nicholas Ryan: Building the Foundation for Cyber Evaluations at Scale
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn from Nicholas Ryan, an NREL cybersecurity researcher, about his contributions to NREL's cyber range.
Celebrating Weatherization Day Throughout the Seasons
As winter approaches, many families are grappling with a difficult choice: suffer the cold temperatures or drain their bank accounts to stay warm.
Q&A With Jennifer Guerra: Accelerating Innovation Faster Than the Speed of Threats
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn from Jennifer Guerra, an NREL cybersecurity researcher, about how an NREL-led initiative is supporting a more secure and resilient electric grid.
NREL Improvements Boost Efficiency of III-V Solar Cells
Newly published research is the latest effort by NREL researchers to make III-V solar cells more affordable for terrestrial applications.
Invertible Neural Network Tool Helps Optimize Airfoil Design
Computational tools using artificial intelligence (AI) can help optimize airfoil design for wind turbine blades, aircraft wings, and fan blades in natural gas turbines.
DOE's AlgaePrize Student Competition Returns To Inspire Next-Generation Bioeconomy Professionals
Student teams gain valuable experience with innovative algal commercialization technologies while competing to earn prize money.
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Last Updated Aug. 20, 2025