Uncovered the molecular basis of nitric acid speciation across dilute and concentrated solutions and identified competing hydration-shell rearrangements around lanthanide ions at the dilute limit.

A new memorandum of understanding creates a framework for expanded research, talent development, and technology transfer between Georgia Tech and PNNL.

Over 115 million environmental observations are now publicly available to enhance research of coastal forest ecosystems.

Global exercise advances nuclear forensic science and investigative capabilities.

Using multiple specialized techniques, IDREAM researchers gained a better understanding of how trace impurities within gibbsite affect the hydrogen yield.

Researchers showed that spiking neural networks can be accurate for regression problems, opening opportunities for efficient neuromorphic computing.

PNNL scientists were among the specialists keeping the crowds safe at the recent FIFA World Cup competition.

Five PNNL innovations earned 2026 R&D 100 Awards for advances in biotechnology, manufacturing, critical minerals, and nuclear security.

New partnership agreement to focus on AI, robotics, and advanced energy systems.

A new report highlights a public workshop hosted by the National Academies Forum on Microbial Threats and features PNNL's Lauren Charles and the AI-Driven One Health Security program.

A research team from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory used machine reasoning to schedule scientific workflows while guaranteeing quality of service (QoS).

Researchers at PNNL have developed an interpretable, lightweight AI model that can easily predict weld microstructure features using only basic machine sensor inputs.

PNNL researchers highlighted advances in AI for scientific discovery at the AI+ Expo, showcasing generative AI, autonomous research workflows, and scalable AI systems supporting energy, security, and national competitiveness.

At a geospatial intelligence conference, senior data scientist Adam Attarian participated in a panel discussing how national laboratories are delivering science, technology, and partnerships to enhance modeling, analysis, and innovation.

David Wunschel, a chemist and Laboratory Fellow, participated on a panel focused on how emerging technologies are transforming CBRN defense, detection, and response across military and government operations.

Integrating new functions into a genome-scale model enabled researchers to simulate and experimentally validate viral hijacking pathways.

PNNL has developed a next-generation electrical resistivity tomography system for DOE that uses E4D software and AI-enhanced modeling to produce real-time subsurface images that help guide environmental remediation decisions.

PNNL celebrates its sixth Handshake Early Talent Award, showcasing strong early‑career recruiting. Stories from data scientist Joshua Chong and engineer Alex Smith highlight journeys from different career paths to PNNL.

RemPlex 2025 Global Summit on Environmental Remediation attendees share knowledge about cleanup and monitoring of complex sites worldwide; more than 100 presentations are posted online.

Secretary Wright visited PNNL's campus in Richland, Washington, late last year to meet with innovators in chemistry, biology, computing, and more.