Time: Dec/25/2019 (9 months ago)
I visited the National Laboratory with my University. Specifically, I toured the Supercomputing facility and MDF. Loved it! Would totally recommend to any University students looking to expand their horizons.
Time: Sep/02/2020 (a month ago)
Earlier this summer, the Summit supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Lab in Tennessee set about crunching data on more than 40,000 genes from 17,000 genetic samples in an effort to better understand Covid-19. Summit is the second-fastest computer in the world, but the process — which involved analyzing 2.5 billion genetic combinations — still took more than a week.
When Summit was done, researchers analyzed the results. It was, in the words of Dr. Daniel Jacobson, lead researcher and chief scientist for computational systems biology at Oak Ridge, a “eureka moment.” The computer had revealed a new theory about how Covid-19 impacts the body: the bradykinin hypothesis. The hypothesis provides a model that explains many aspects of Covid-19, including some of its most bizarre symptoms
Time: Oct/09/2019 (12 months ago)
Part of the Manhattan project, this reactor is beautifully preserved historical artifact. A bit out of the beaten visitors track, but absolutely a must to visit if you are in the region.
Time: Nov/19/2019 (10 months ago)
You need a badge to enter the facility, so not accessible to general public. Great place to work. People are very helpful and nice. Security consciousness is also high...expectedly.
Time: Dec/23/2019 (9 months ago)
ORNL is a national laboratory that contributes to many research areas. Environmental impact, computer science, energy efficiency, renewable energy, nuclear and geological sciences are only a short list of contributions that ORNL makes to furthering scientific advancement in the USA.
