PNNL scientists lead a first-of-its-kind study using real-time imaging to reveal how ultrasonic processing influences aluminum solidification.

WSU’s NSF-funded undergraduate research program brings students to PNNL to explore national laboratory science and career pathways in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

PNNL mathematician and AI researcher Henry Kvinge bridges math and AI, finding connections between the two fields and studying ways where they can foster mutual progress.

PNNL researchers are studying ways to use seawater and seawater-generated chemicals to acquire magnesium, lithium, and other critical materials.

PNNL has named atmospheric scientist Larry Berg director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) User Facility, where he will oversee a global network of atmospheric research observations.

A perspective paper recently published by PNNL researchers underscores how the Lab’s research on electrochemical energy storage is preparing the electric grid to meet the energy needs of the future.

A team at PNNL support the Joint Actinide Shock Physics Experimental Research program.

Award honors decades of inventorship in advanced manufacturing and radiochemical sciences at PNNL.

DOE recognizes outstanding mentors in first-ever award highlighting impactful leadership.

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

Protein and water environments set the overall redox scale of iron-sulfur clusters, but local coordination geometry fine-tunes the final potential.

New theoretical framings of quantum dynamics enable better quantum-based simulation of molecular systems and dynamics.

Developed a method for selectively anchoring diverse divalent metal cations in zeolites, important for precise control over catalytic materials.

PNNL’s nondestructive evaluation capabilities support advancements in nuclear energy, including research for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to preserve the nation’s existing nuclear fleet.

Research shows that chemical changes to proteins reshape a key metabolic control complex in cyanobacteria.

Coding agents repurposed to draft complex environmental impact statement sections through PermitAI public-private partnership model.

Developed a simple kinetic framework for evaluating catalyst hydride transfer ability.

AutoLabs is a new agentic AI system that translates experimental goals into robot-specific language.

A new invention from PNNL could soon help manufacturers more easily adopt the Lab’s patented Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion (ShAPE™) technology, enabling faster manufacturing of superior extrusion products.

PNNL has formed a partnership with the Orlando-based firm Refinity, which has licensed a key process from PNNL that will help the company convert mixed plastic waste into valuable industrial products like chemicals, plastics, and fuels.