nuclear energy

Diane Temple
Aug 13, 2026

Idaho is already a technology state

Idaho technology economy employs over 320,000 workers across 17 sectors, representing 32% of the state's workforce and growing rapidly.

The PUR1 research reactor at Purdue University. (PHOTO: COURTESY OF INL)
Jul 15, 2026

INL and universities achieve remote autonomous control of Purdue research reactor

Idaho National Laboratory and partners remotely and autonomously controlled Purdue's PUR1 research reactor in real time, advancing nuclear energy technology.

Brenyn Bowman, software engineer, running a deep learning model on the supercomputer to detect defects in irradiated materials during in-situ heating. (PHOTO: INL)
Feb 4, 2026

New supercomputer Teton quadruples INL computing power

The DOE will activate the Teton supercomputer at INL, quadrupling computing power to accelerate advanced nuclear reactor and fuel researc

This image provided by Oklo, Inc., depicts the completed Aurora-INL powerhouse. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Sept. 22 to mark the beginning of construction.
Sep 22, 2025

Aurora powerhouse project underway with groundbreaking ceremony

Oklo begins building the Aurora powerhouse nuclear plant at Idaho National Laboratory, creating jobs and advancing clean energy for AI-driven demand.

INL Director John Wagner speaks on a panel. (PHOTO: INL)
Aug 20, 2025

Western states forge alliance with nation’s nuclear lab on advanced energy development

Idaho National Laboratory is driving advanced nuclear energy collaboration across Western states, fueling innovation, investment and clean power.

Jul 29, 2025

Nuclear projects to be accelerated through INL and Amazon AI collaboration

With the use of AWS’ Amazon Bedrock, which provides the AI foundation models, INL will be able to execute its nuclear project goals.

BSides Idaho Falls
Jul 16, 2025

Firm selected to build commercial energy facility at INL

Kiewit was selected after a competitive process that looked at construction and technical capabilities, Oklo stated.

Jul 2, 2025

Idaho researchers collaborate with US company to develop novel nuclear fuel to preserve, improve today’s reactors

INL and other national laboratories make their resources available to private companies to foster innovation in the energy industry.

May 28, 2025

Workshop to educate teachers on energy research

The workshop will be held at INL in Idaho Falls from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days, and attendees “are encouraged to bring their curiosity and enthusiasm as they explore INL's advanced energy research and innovative technologies,” a release stated.

A shipment of nuclear fuel arrives at Idaho National Laboratory for testing. (PHOTO: courtesy INL)
Apr 30, 2025

Agreement between Idaho and DOE to support nuclear energy

In the 1995 agreement, the amount of spent nuclear fuel entering INL was limited to 55 metric tons and required the DOE to report on the amount received each year.

Joy Morin holds a finished printed nano-ink sample on a stain-less steel substrate. (PHOTO: INL)
Apr 16, 2025

Lab and school partnership provides SUPER opportunities in advanced manufacturing research

INL and Boise State have worked together for several years to partner researchers with faculty and provide training and workforce development for students going into high-demand technical industries.

The second generation thermal test reactor, the 175-megawatt Engineering Test Reactor, operated from 1957 until 1981. (PHOTO: INL)
Mar 5, 2025

How high-flux thermal irradiation testing became a foundation for US nuclear leadership

Prototypes and demonstration reactors, such as the historic Experimental Breeder Reactor-I, are an excellent way to develop a specific reactor type.


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