Latest Stories

120 results found
Filters applied: Ecosystem Science, Hydropower and the Electric Grid
JULY 23, 2020
Research Highlight

Deconstructing the Soil Microbiome

By studying discrete functional components of the soil microbiome at high resolution, researchers obtained a more complete picture of soil diversity compared to analysis of the entire soil community.
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Feature

The World’s Energy Storage Powerhouse

Pumped-storage hydropower offers the most cost-effective storage option for shifting large volumes of energy. A PNNL-led team wrote a report comparing cost and performance factors for 10 storage technologies.
AUGUST 23, 2019
Research Highlight

A Slippery Slope: Soil Carbon Destabilization

Despite a breadth of research on carbon accrual and persistence in soils, scientist lack a strong, general understanding of the mechanisms through which soil organic carbon (SOC) is destabilized in soils. In a new review article, researcher