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May 2026

May 7, 2026

Beyond Small Talk: Can Chatbots Tackle Big Energy Problems?

The adaptive computing software team at NLR is building tools to enable large language models to solve complex research questions across energy applications.

April 2026

April 29, 2026

Athena’s Aeroportal Is User-Friendly Platform for Solving Complex Airport Challenges

The simple web interface breaks down how to optimize technology solutions.

April 20, 2026

Put a (Roof) Coat on—It Is Hot Out There

In first rooftop demo, a startup, investors, and researchers test roof coating’s potential to cool, protect, and lower energy bills for a New Jersey warehouse.

April 14, 2026

AI-Guided Electron Microscope Provides Unique Glimpse Into the World of MXenes

By closing the knowledge gap regarding a particular class of materials called MXenes, newly published research can enable the scale-up of technologies that rely on the ultrathin 2D crystalline structures.

March 2026

March 10, 2026

Genesis Mission's AI-Driven Research To Strengthen US Grid, Supply Chains, and Technological Leadership

NLR is leveraging years of expertise in AI research, wide-ranging data assets, and advanced experimental resources to contribute to building the Genesis Mission platform.

February 2026

Feb. 18, 2026

Evaluating Mixed Energy Resources To Meet Dynamic Power Demand of Data Centers

Researchers show how firm and fast-response power can serve large loads.

January 2026

Jan. 5, 2026

Can New Synthetic Fuels Propel Commercial Aircraft?

NLR’s advanced computing tools could clear the runway for synthetic jet fuel innovation.

August 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

AI Could Snuff Out Wildfires One Power Line at a Time

NREL's computing capabilities could help prevent wildfires caused by fallen power lines.

Aug. 26, 2025

International Institute Turns Spotlight on NREL's Marc Day

The Combustion Institute, which dates to 1954, designates fellows based on peer recognition for outstanding contributions to the field of combustion, whether in research or in applications.

Aug. 19, 2025

AI Could Help Bridge Valley of Death for New Materials

More than 50 experts gathered at NREL to consider how incorporating AI into materials synthesis, characterization, and modeling could unlock new insights and speed new technologies to market.


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Last Updated May 5, 2025