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.

Scientists 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.

Establishing how electronic redistribution, protonation, and solvent rearrangement are coupled during a proton-coupled electron transfer process.

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

New software enables the study of nuclear quantum effects in large, condensed phase systems up to 10× faster than traditional methods.

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

At the summit, PNNL engaged with partners and investors, highlighting seven projects that accelerate the deployment of new energy technologies.

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.

Researchers discovered that a polymer additive promotes smooth, layer-by-layer deposition on metal electrodes by tuning interactions with the substrate.

Anisotropies in surface potential driven by competitive ion adsorption can alter facet selectivity during oriented attachment.

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

Darío Gil, DOE's Undersecretary for Science, makes his inaugural visit to PNNL.

Summarizing the state of designed protein hybrid materials, researchers celebrate both the 50th anniversary of the MRS Bulletin and the 2025 Fred Kavli Distinguished Lecturers in Materials Science, Jim De Yoreo and David Baker.

Specially designed histidine-containing peptoids mimic carbonic anhydrase to accelerate calcite step growth.

Scientists provide a guide for the rational application of continuum descriptions of fluid flows based on interfacial chemistry.

AI for Good event commemorates 60 years of community engagement, features AI applications, and offers practical AI tools to empower people.

Imaging ice microstructures formed by water freezing with atomic resolution for the first time.

In high-entropy oxides, chromium tends to segregate during growth due to oxidation-induced migration of smaller, high-valence cations.

Tailored assemblies mimic natural enzyme activity with significantly higher stability.