PNNL researchers are exploring the kinds of flicker waveforms that the eye and brain can detect, seeking to understand the different visual and non-visual effects that result.

Skillful predictions of tropical cyclone activity on subseasonal time scales may help mitigate their destructive impacts. This study investigates the combined impacts of atmospheric phenomena to better understand cyclone activity.

To gain a mechanistic understanding of the physical processes responsible for the enhanced hurricane cold wakes near the Southeast United States, investigators used ocean reanalysis datasets.

PNNL researchers studied the microstructure of lithium silicates under emulated fusion conditions.

Combining cold spray deposition and friction stir processing for a more efficient route to oxide dispersion strengthened steel.

Cloud and its radiative effect are among the determining processes for the energy balance of the global climate; they are also the most challenging processes for the climate models to simulate.

PNNL researchers earned five Papers of Note, 17 Superior Papers, and one poster award for their environmental remediation, radioactive waste, and nuclear energy-related presentations.

Researchers develop a diagnostic framework to identify the sources of global monsoon simulation biases from an energy transport perspective.

The Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office recognized Livewire’s outstanding teamwork and technical expertise.

The Grid Storage Launchpad dedication event was attended by leaders in grid and transportation energy storage, battery innovation, and industry stakeholders working to transform America’s energy system.

PNNL has developed a decision tool that provides contractors and installers with the information they need to properly select and install cold climate heat pumps, which are a key technology for achieving decarbonization.

Researchers found that in a future where the Great Plains are 4 to 6 degrees Celsius (°C) warmer as projected in a high-emission scenario, these storms could bring three times more intense rainfall.

Researchers develop comprehensive framework for the Energy Exascale Earth System Model, incorporating advanced river and ocean models that improve how such interactions are simulated

New findings document fewer ship tracks, reduced cloud cover, and boosted warming after ship emissions regulations took effect in 2020.

Researchers use observations and numerical models to examine changes in tropical cyclone intensification rates and their environment in global coastal regions

Scientists develop a water tracer tool in an advanced hydrologic model to understand the importance of modeling lateral flow in hydrologic simulations.

Researchers develop new, weakly coupled land data assimilation system to make better climate predictions and projections.

Erich Hsieh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for OE’s Energy Storage Division, shared insights about the Grid Storage Launchpad and energy storage innovations .

Scientists use water vapor tracers incorporated in a climate model to tag moisture from local evapotranspiration and trace their evolution through different processes.

Aerosol particles imbue climate models with uncertainty. New work by PNNL researchers reveals where in the world and under what conditions new particles are born.