At the root of bulked-up plants
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists identified a gene “hotspot” in the poplar tree that triggers dramatically increased root growth.
Author: Stephanie Seay
Q&A with Xiaohan Yang: Transforming plants for a cleaner future
Scientist Xiaohan Yang’s research at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory focuses on transforming plants to make them better sources of renewable energy and carbon storage.
GEM Fellows gain experience in biofuels research at Center for Bioenergy Innovation
The Center for Bioenergy Innovation hosted four students as part of the GEM Consortium Fellowship Program this summer, broadening the experiences and skills of young scientists while bringing fresh perspectives to CBI’s headquarters at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
CBI researchers assemble for annual science meeting
More than 200 researchers gathered for the Center for Bioenergy Innovation’s annual science meeting in June 2023. Credit: Carlos Jones, ORNL/U.S. Dept. of Energy More than 200 researchers gathered in June to share progress on the pursuit of scientific innovations for sustainable aviation fuel and a robust bioeconomy at the Center for Bioenergy Innovation’s 2023 […]
DOE funds next-generation Center for Bioenergy Innovation to advance renewable jet fuel
The Center for Bioenergy Innovation has been renewed by the Department of Energy as one of four bioenergy research centers across the nation to advance robust, economical production of plant-based fuels and chemicals.
Eckert featured on PBS show about the future of energy
Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Carrie Eckert was recently featured in an episode of WOSU Public Media’s QED with Dr. B covering “The Future of Energy.”
