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New species discovered in Alaskan permafrost

Researchers at ERDC’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab have just discovered 26 new species of microorganisms preserved in ancient Alaskan permafrost! After being carefully revived in CRREL’s soil microbiology lab, these microbes are revealing how life not only survives but thrives in extreme cold.

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ERDC's collaboration with DARPA is accelerating the future of aerospace technology

From designing a next-generation heavy-lift seaplane to advancing revolutionary aircraft control technologies, ERDC’s high-performance computing capabilities are shaping critical decisions and strengthening outcomes for the Warfighter.

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Self-contained electric power system unit, the “energy node"

ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research Lab took another major step toward resilient, off-grid power! The Senior Energy Project team recently installed a second compact electric grid unit – advancing innovative, deployable energy solutions. Built by our industry partner Sesame Solar, this new unit expands on the first small power unit originally deployed at U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range in December 2024. Together, they are showcasing fully off-grid, reliable energy.

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The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is the premier research and development center for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We discover, develop, and deliver innovative solutions to the nation's toughest challenges in military engineering, installations and operational environments, civil works, geospatial research and engineering, and engineered resilient systems. Learn more about ERDC and explore our missions.

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Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL)

Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL)

Environmental Laboratory (EL)

Geospatial Research Laboratory

Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL)

Information Technology Laboratory (ITL)

News

Dr. Sally Shoop awarded American Society of Civil Engineers Can-Am Amity Award

3/2/2026

Dr. Sally Shoop, research engineer with ERDC’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, has been awarded the 2026 Can-Am Civil Engineering Amity Award by the American Society of Civil...

Advanced Scour Collaboration Ensures Critical Infrastructure Stability

2/23/2026

Collaboration between the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Orleans District is a critical step in ensuring the stability of...

Testing continues on lock improvements along upper Ohio River

2/17/2026

As navigation improvements continue along the upper Ohio River, a team of researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are developing physical models to test new...

New species discovered in Alaskan permafrost

ERDC's collaboration with DARPA is accelerating the future of aerospace technology

Self-contained electric power system unit, the “energy node"