Pacific Northwest National Laboratory scientists envision new research frontiers at the intersection of biology and AI

PNNL is central to the Genesis Mission, leading and participating in projects central to the nation’s security and international competitiveness.

PNNL was invited to participate on an expert panel with scientists, law enforcement officials, addiction experts, public health officials, and families.

Scientists are tapping earthquake data to develop a new AI foundation model called SeisModal.

Emilie Purvine, a chief data scientist at PNNL, was elected as a council member at large of the American Mathematical Society.

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.

Researchers use multiomics to confirm role of lipid synthesis during infection, leading to model of how to restrict virus replication.

The PNNL-developed UF6 Gas Enrichment Sensor (UGES) prototype is the next generation of a previous enrichment monitoring device—namely the Online Enrichment Monitor. UGES will increase the accuracy of uranium measurements.

Maria Glenski has been recognized with the 2025 Gold Stevie Award for Mentor/Coach of the Year in the government or nonprofit category.

Localized gradients in magnetic fields have long-range effects on the concentration of rare earth ions in solution, facilitating field-driven extraction of critical minerals.

Studying a series of rare earth element compounds revealed differences in their magnetic behavior that will be leveraged for separations.

Scientists are using generative AI to improve cyber defenses, speeding up a process known as adversary emulation.

Delivering excellence in power systems and electric grid advancement earns two PNNLers the association’s top distinction.

McDermott is co-chairing one of only five organized sessions at the annual Pacific Symposium on Biocomputing.

PNNL researchers Daniel Deng and Yehia Ibrahim join the 2025 class of National Academy of Inventors Fellows.

In a recent study, PNNL researchers found that noncrystalline mineral surfaces can bind microbial residues to build soil organic matter.

Pioneering autonomous science facility puts a big focus on tiny microbes and AI-driven science.

The Genesis Mission will mobilize the Department of Energy’s 17 National Laboratories, industry, and academia to build an integrated discovery platform.

Researchers at PNNL share a research- and practitioner-informed approach to assess the threat landscape, elicit and integrate feedback into solutions, and ultimately share outcomes with the emergency response and public safety community.