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Recent News Releases
- Y-12 Advanced Simulation and Computing program draws on power of high-performance computers to support stockpile readiness
Wed, 23 July 2008 ‑ In a world where underground testing of nuclear weapons is no longer conducted, the supercomputer is becoming the tool for understanding and evaluating the condition of the nation’s stockpile. more... - B&W Y-12 starts new apprenticeship program
Mon, 21 July 2008 ‑ With what looks to be a resurgence of the nuclear power industry, particularly in the Tennessee Valley and across the Southeast, skilled craft workers are in short supply. There is strong competition for these workers. more... - Y-12 researchers garner R&D 100 awards
Mon, 21 July 2008 ‑ A research chemist and his revolutionary cloth invented to clean surfaces leaving no sticky residue, even down to the nanoscale, have captured a prestigious R&D 100 award, along with three other researchers at the Y‑12 National Security Complex. more...