Science & Technology News

A large white crane opening a calcine bin on top of a large mound outside at the Idaho Site
A drone and advanced laser scanning technology known as lidar are providing highly accurate 3D maps of the interior of bin sets containing radioactive waste, an important step to prepare the Idaho Cleanup Project to safely access the structures and eventually retrieve the material for disposal. August 11, 2026
A man in a suit speaking at a podium with a presentation to his right and a white background with the words "Genesis Mission" written at the top
Savannah River National Laboratory will lead projects supporting critical national security and environmental stewardship goals for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management and National Nuclear Security Administration, as part of the first projects recently announced for the Genesis Mission. August 4, 2026
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While most students are enjoying their summer breaks, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management Nevada Program is gearing up for another year of investing in science, technology, engineering and math education. July 14, 2026