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March 2026
Why Use Living Cells? NLR Is Making Chemicals With Enzymes Alone
Researchers address technical challenges for “cell-free” biomanufacturing—which could reduce costs of bio-based chemicals.
Accomplished Researcher Recognized by Major Industry Association for Leadership in Biofuels Research
NLR’s Robert McCormick won a Growth Energy TOBI Award recognizing his long history of technical achievements.
Turning Biomass Into Graphite Could Help Secure US Critical Mineral Supply
NLR researchers have developed two novel pathways using fast pyrolysis to create bio-based graphite. The process, which leverages waste materials, could bolster American graphite production and secure a critical supply chain for battery and steel manufacturing.
Colorado High Schoolers Shine in Annual STEM Competition
In Colorado’s 2026 Regional High School Science Bowl, Fossil Ridge High School reclaimed first place after a head-to-head competition comprising 28 teams.
Researchers Describe Protein Structure Microbes Use To Control Light Conversion
Insights on the protein complex “photosystem I” improve scientific understanding on how cyanobacteria convert light into energy.
Amped To Shape the Future of Water Power?
Enter DOE’s 2027 hydropower and marine energy collegiate competitions for a chance to make a splash and win some cash.
Could a New Kind of Power Supply Help Make Data Centers Grid-Friendly?
NLR and its partner, ON.energy, are working together to test how ON.energy’s uninterruptable power supply can store and manage energy to protect grids from data center spikes.
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.
Beneath the Surface: Glorynel Ojeda Matos on Strengthening the Systems We Depend On
NLR researcher Glorynel Ojeda Matos focuses on practical solutions that help decision makers plan ahead to keep key systems running when it matters most.
In Alaska, a Data Center Inside a Power Plant, Inside a Microgrid
A hydropower microgrid in Cordova, Alaska, will now host a data center, furthering a project initiated by the U.S. Department of Energy to localize resources and reduce exposure to outages.
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Last Updated Jan. 22, 2026