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Oak Ridge energy company invests $60 million in centrifuge manufacturing

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'A third of the way done' | U.S. Department of Energy program addresses environmental contamination left behind from the Manhattan Project, Cold War

The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management plans to continue land clean-up in Oak Ridge into the mid-2040s.
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The Manhatten Project in Oak Ridge

The Manhattan Project was a top-secret World War II government program to develop the first atomic bombs in three sites across the United States, including Oak Ridge
Nation World

The far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes too

The new findings reveal over 1 billion years of volcanic eruptions on the lunar far side.
Nation World

A US state is sixth in the world for pollution, according to climate scientists

This “represents the single biggest health threat facing humanity,” former Vice President Al Gore said at the conference.
Nation World

How to see the Northern Taurid meteor showers peaking this week

Here’s what to know about the Taurids and other meteor showers.
Aerospace

UT alum, astronaut Butch Wilmore hosts Q&A for Tennessee Tech students in space

Wilmore and Suni Williams have been in space since June 5. They were supposed to be on an eight-day mission but there were mechanical issues on the Boeing Starliner.
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Can astronauts vote from space?

NASA astronauts still have the opportunity to cast their ballots, even from orbit. Here's how.
Aerospace

Boeing machinists approve new contract, ending strike

The latest contract was approved by 59% of union membership.
Science

Cold-war era materials from ORNL being used to help treat cancer patients

Uranium-233 found in Oak Ridge National Laboratory is being used to develop cancer treatments.
Science

ORNL makes progress in possible cancer treatment

The Department of Energy has been trying to safely get rid of uranium 233, and it may have found a way it can help sick people.
Science

T Coronae Borealis: A 'zombie star' is about to light up the night sky

A celestial explosion will cause a star to rise from its cosmic grave, briefly creating a "new" star in our night sky!

Board member recommends denying parole to man who killed Loudon County sergeant

Funeral arrangements announced for Mary Evelyn Sexton, wife of late Pastor Clarence Sexton of Temple Baptist Church

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Oak Ridge energy company invests $60 million in centrifuge manufacturing

'A third of the way done' | U.S. Department of Energy program addresses environmental contamination left behind from the Manhattan Project, Cold War

The Manhatten Project in Oak Ridge

The far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes too

A US state is sixth in the world for pollution, according to climate scientists

How to see the Northern Taurid meteor showers peaking this week

UT alum, astronaut Butch Wilmore hosts Q&A for Tennessee Tech students in space

Can astronauts vote from space?

Boeing machinists approve new contract, ending strike

Cold-war era materials from ORNL being used to help treat cancer patients

ORNL makes progress in possible cancer treatment

T Coronae Borealis: A 'zombie star' is about to light up the night sky

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