From water purification, to better batteries and tools to foil a cyberattack—a look back at how PNNL helped to invent a brighter and better future over the last year.

A team led by researchers at PNNL demonstrated a new way to monitor deep subsurface fractures.

A multi-institutional team has obtained information about nanoscale interactions between the spike protein of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and common household inorganic surfaces.

Researchers map nearly 9,000 proteins in the human lungs, providing a clearer picture of development.

Customized molecular tools identify specific microbial functions that are key to healthy people and environments.

A study of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome has identified a compound that shows potential in easing the symptoms of coronavirus infections.

Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons found at Superfund Sites induces enzymes in dose- and time-dependent patterns in mice.

Covalent organic polymers can adsorb three times more refrigerant than the best available alternatives, resulting in more efficient cooling.

A comprehensive literature review linking algae and antivirals determines compounds in algae may demonstrate an exceptional—and as yet untapped—potential to combat viral diseases at every point along the viral infection pathway.

For postdoctoral researcher Kari Gaither, sharing science with students is a personal and professional commitment.

Nanobiologist Brian Thrall retires after a 30-year career in nanotoxicology research, advisory roles for federal sponsors, and management.

Laboratory fellow title given to those who have reached the top of their field and earned international recognition from peers.

The web-based tool, called PLATIPUS, is publicly available and interacts with publications available in the CovidScholar database.

PNNL postdoctoral fellow Jon Sampedro appointed as an individual expert to a WHO technical advisory group on air pollution and health

PNNL dose reconstruction expert Bruce Napier reviews report on public exposure to ionizing radiation for the United Nations.

Modeling study suggests vigorous ventilation can cause spike in viral concentrations

High-throughput biochemical assays targeting a vital viral protein identified one molecule out of more than 13,000 with promising antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2.

Several PNNL scientists contributed to the virtual Society of Toxicology meeting in March.

Vigorous and rapid air exchanges might not always be a good thing when it comes to levels of coronavirus particles in a multiroom building, according to a new modeling study.

A team of researchers from 10 national laboratories and eight universities is conducting hydraulic shearing tests to explore the potential for geothermal energy at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF).