Motif-dependent electronic states highlight how local atomic structure is linked to electronic properties in epitaxially stabilized films.

Grain boundaries in a palladium-based nanostructure facilitate hydrogen reactivity under high humidity.

Scientists combined detailed images and coordinated time-series multiomics data to show how protein complexes regulate carbon fixation as light conditions change.

Thomas Komay, Ian Parzyszek, Hannah Patz, and Michael Romero are leveraging their backgrounds in radiochemistry, math, and nuclear engineering to advance NFTI projects. They gained a deeper understanding of nuclear forensics.

Tailored peptoid-based assemblies mimic metal-free enzymes with significantly higher stability.

Researchers discovered that frustrated electric forces drive a novel precipitation pathway called microphase separation and identified a precursor intermediate state of ordered ion networks.

Assistant Secretary Katie Jereza toured PNNL capabilities that translate laboratory innovation into operational and industry impact.

Yong Wang’s joint appointment connects PNNL, WSU, and the next generation of scientists.

Global exercise advances nuclear forensic science and investigative capabilities.

Made with less than 0.15 percent polymer, the material quickly seals damage and restores strength across repeated cracking cycles.

PNNL experts trained Armenian engineers in ultrasonic testing, advancing local expertise for nuclear power plant inspections.

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.

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

A team from PNNL joined the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate and first responders from across the country to evaluate commercially available unmanned ground vehicles for emergency response.

An innovative new approach enables direct measurements of electronic effects at solid–liquid interfaces.

Chiral nanotubes facilitate the direction-specific diffusion of carbon dioxide to be faster than nitrogen gas.

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.

As space exploration flourishes, a new governance working group has been established; Kate Doty will co-lead the effort.