PNNL biodefense experts seek to identify, understand and mitigate the risks of biological pathogens—whether naturally occurring or intentionally created—so steps can be taken to prepare and respond.

Algae can collect and concentrate rare earth metals from seawater—an alternative to imported sources mined from the ground.

Studying how microorganisms behave in space could facilitate farming in the final frontier and lead to better crops on Earth.

Studying MERS-CoV may lead to better treatments for a host of respiratory illnesses, including the many variants of COVID-19.

Thanksgiving is a time for us to reflect on our many blessings, and being a part of the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is one for which I am especially grateful.