New week, new discoveries! In today’s episode, you can: Explore the evolving world of battery safety research—from new energy storage technologies to a strategic approach for evaluating safety at the electrode, pack, and cell levels. Discover how self-propelled rail cars could make freight trains competitive in short-haul delivery for the first time. Revisi ... Show More
Sep 30
A Dashboard for Trucking Efficiency, an HVAC Game Changer, and More Power With Less
<p>Are you curious about new technologies that maximize performance while minimizing energy use and costs? If yes, this episode is for you. Learn about: </p><ul><li>A <a href='https://www.nrel.gov/news/detail/program/2025/nrel-expertise-contributes-to-customizable-ready-to-deploy ... Show More
14 m
Sep 17
Saving Energy and Money for Concrete and Cement Manufacturing, Power Line Utilities, and Hospital and Commercial Buildings
<p>In this episode, you’ll learn about three real-world research applications for a more reliable and cost-effective future: </p><ol><li><a href='https://www.nrel.gov/news/detail/program/2025/nrel-publishes-strategies-to-reduce-energy-costs-in-commercial-buildings-including-hospi ... Show More
11m 10s
Sep 3
3D Printing Metal for Ocean Energy Devices, Unlocking AI’s Potential, Early Career Spotlight
<p>It’s the 50th episode of The NREL Podcast! Today, you’ll hear about: </p><ol><li><a href='https://www.nrel.gov/news/feature/2025/heavy-metal-meets-high-tides-with-new-3d-printer '>A new tool</a> that lets researchers and partners cut prototyping costs, wait times, and design ... Show More
10m 2s
Oct 6
Enceladus’s Alien Ocean, Ancient Fungi and the Flavor of Influenza
Saturn’s moon Enceladus reveals complex organic molecules that could hint at extraterrestrial life. Researchers also uncover fungi’s ancient reign over Earth and warn that second COVID infections may pose greater risks to young people. Plus, ants ferment yogurt, and flu detection ... Show More
9m 47s
Feb 2025
Measles Outbreaks, Asteroid Risks and Fish Friends
The black hole at the center of our galaxy is emitting near-constant, random light. The European Space Agency has approved astronaut candidate John McFall, making McFall the first physically disabled candidate to be cleared to fly. The risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth rose ... Show More
7m 20s