PNNL researchers are advancing AI-assisted nuclear fuel recycling to tap more than 90% of the energy potential left in used fuel, reduce waste and support secure, cost-effective next-generation reactors.

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.

The new Washington State Academy of Sciences electees from PNNL represent expertise in nuclear forensics, soil sciences, electricity infrastructure, and more.

Madalina Man, a legislative and regulatory specialist at PNNL, was an invited expert at the recent International Atomic Energy Agency Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review Mission for El Salvador.

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

PNNL helps strengthen domestic supply of critical mineral needed for new cutting-edge cancer therapy.

Stephen Hernandez and Kaley Walker are among the 72 fellows who have the distinction of being part of the 30th class of the NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program.

PNNL has administered NGFP on behalf of NNSA since 2002. Looking toward the future, NGFP has signed a partnership agreement with INMM with the goal of expanding its reach to more future leaders with a passion to serve.

PNNL recently led a team effort that secured external accreditation for the Office of Radiological Security Radiological Security Awareness and Response Communications Workshop.

PNNL has developed a next-generation electrical resistivity tomography system for DOE that uses E4D software and AI-enhanced modeling to produce real-time subsurface images that help guide environmental remediation decisions.

David Donnelly, an international compliance analyst at PNNL, recently served on a team of experts that completed the International Atomic Energy Agency’s first International Physical Protection Advisory Service mission in Kenya.

A PNNL team collaborated with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction to deliver a National Counterproliferation Finance Legal Frameworks Implementation Workshop.

From exploring the development of transformative materials to strengthening biotechnology, six up-and-coming PNNL scientists were recognized for their scientific vision and prowess.

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

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.

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

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.

PNNL brings its expertise to the space domain by joining an organization that facilitates collaboration across the global space industry.

As Laboratory Director Steve Ashby pens his last monthly column, he highlights PNNL’s accomplishments with pride and gratitude.