Scientists have uncovered a root cause of the growth of needle-like structures—known as dendrites and whiskers—that plague lithium batteries, sometimes causing a short circuit, failure, or even a fire.

Researchers from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory reviewed the current state of knowledge about the impacts of climate change on soil microorganisms in different climate-sensitive soil ecosystems.

Francesca Grogan grew up in Southern California, gravitated to competitive swimming, and chose to stay close to her geographical roots for her undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

With support from DOE’s Office of Electricity and National Grid, PNNL led a groundbreaking study to accurately assess the full value of grid energy storage investments across a wide variety of use cases.

A new Co-Optima report describes an assessment of 400 biofuel-derived samples and identifies the top ten candidates for blending with petroleum fuel to improve boosted spark ignition engine efficiency.

Twenty-four analysts from U.S. intelligence organizations met in August for a machine learning activity with PNNL researchers Nicole Nichols, Jeremiah Rounds, Lawrence Phillips, and Brian Kritzstein.

A new study examines how back how back-to-back extreme events can affect a forest landscape.

PNNL researchers have created a chemical cocktail that could help electric cars power their way through extreme temperatures where current lithium-ion batteries don’t operate as efficiently as needed.

Enzyme production in peatlands reduces carbon lost to respiration under future high temperatures.

Outstanding postdocs make a difference at PNNL; part of a series beginning with National PostDoc Appreciation Week @nationalpostdoc #NPAW2019

Three powerhouses in the realm of artificial intelligence have become partners in a new research center created by the U.S. Department of Energy.

AJ Krzysko, a Washington State University student currently working at PNNL under the Distinguished Graduate Research Program, has received a DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) award.

New PNNL research shows that a pairing of humble minerals outshines other reactive materials when it comes to producing hydrogen.

A contingent of PNNL scientists and leaders is heading to Argonne National Laboratory next week to take part in the fourth installment of DOE’s Innovation XLab series – this one focused on artificial intelligence (AI).

Kevin Rosso joins scientists and engineers who provide leadership and expertise to help solve issues affecting Washington State, inform public policy-making, and increase the role and visibility of science among the public.

Geochemistry postdoctoral research assistant Quin R.S. Miller has been elected to a three-year term on the Clay Minerals Society Council.

Researchers at PNNL have solved a mystery for a chemical reaction essential for fuel and fertilizer production.

If you have been through airport security lately, you likely have done what those of us at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory call the "PNNL salute."