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• Morris Bullock Co-Chairs Hydrogen Roundtable
  Discussion helps identify opportunities in hydrogen researchNovember 2021
• Morris Bullock to Be Honored as First National Laboratory Scientist to Receive American Chemical Society Award in Organometallic Chemistry
  Bullock to be honored with 2022 ACS Award after more than 35 years of researchSeptember 2021
• CME's Brandi Cossairt Elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences
  August 2021
• Karthish Manthiram Receives Two Early Career Awards
  June 2021
• Perspective on Oxidation of Ammonia
  November 2020
• Professor Shannon Stahl wins the 2020 American Chemical Society Catalysis Lectureship
  March 2020
• Radiation Triggers Complex Chemical Transformations at Alumina/Water Interface
  Researchers explore radiation effects at interfaces and learn fundamentals of hydrogen formationDecember 2019
• Chicken Fat for Catalysis
  December 2019
• Strange water behavior on aluminum oxide
  Not all surfaces are created equallyNovember 2019
• PNNL Solves Decade-Old Mystery in Chemical Transformations
  Findings could help researchers develop more energy-efficient industrial processesSeptember 2019
• Getting Clear about Clean Air
  PNNL researchers identified the molecular structure that breaks down an important component of smogAugust 2019
• Setting the Stage for Fuel-Efficient Fertilizer
  Researchers identify the structure of the Janus intermediate - a principal actor in the enzymatic conversion of nitrogen into ammoniaAugust 2019
• Making Every Atom Count to Reduce Auto Emissions
  New approach enables lower temperature chemical reactionsApril 2019
• The Rational Design of More Active Catalysts: Kelsey Stoerzinger
  To increase the efficiency of fuel cells and other electrochemical devices, mix materials science with surface physics, then add spectroscopic approachesApril 2019
• Mechanism of Iron-based Hydrogen Bond Cleavage Revealed
  A first look at hydrogen cleavage by a new routeFebruary 2019
• Scientists Design Fast, Reversible Bio-inspired Catalysts
  New synthetic catalysts mimic desirable enzyme behaviorFebruary 2019
• Harnessing New Computing Tools to Solve Big Physics Problems
  New $10 million collaborative grant to boost deep learning applicationsFebruary 2019
• Organic Particles Modulate Soot Mixing in the Atmosphere
  New research shows how the viscosity of organic particles affects the mixing state of soot and alters its warming or cooling potential.February 2019
• Applying a New Multi-Scale Aerosol Model
  Representing aerosols on 1-kilometer cloud scale within a multi-scale modeling framework yields simulation improvement.February 2019
• Cooling Off Warming Trends in the Arctic
  A new study shows that emissions from trans-Arctic shipping could increase clouds, cooling the atmosphere and surface.January 2019
• Illuminating how nitrogenase makes ammonia
  PNNL researchers demystify the workings of this complex enzymeJanuary 2019
• Nanocrystal study provides insights on growth, assembly, and aggregation
  Findings address challenges in developing synthesis strategies for nanostructured materialsJanuary 2019
• Aluminum Complexes Identified Via Vibrational Fingerprints
  Findings will allow complex forms of aluminum to be distinguished during aluminum processingJanuary 2019
• Forces for Good
  PNNL research reveals the interplay of attraction and repulsion between nanoparticles as they assembleJanuary 2019
• Why Battery Electrolyte Stability Rises at High Salt-to-Solvent Ratios
  Scientists discover mechanism to reduce Li-ion battery flammabilityJanuary 2019
• Programmable Self-Assembled Nanostructures
  Researchers demonstrate a strategy for tailoring dendritic polymersJanuary 2019
• All Water Is Not the Same
  PNNL researchers reveal unique mechanisms driving carbonic acid formation in thin water filmsJanuary 2019
• Illuminating how nitrogenase makes ammonia
  PNNL researchers demystify the workings of this complex enzymeJanuary 2019
• Scientists Achieve Difficult Chemical Step with Lower Energy Input
  Discovery could reduce energy required for industrial processesDecember 2018
• Restoring Rain to a Model Amazon Forest
  Simulations reveal terrestrial factors and airflow as contributors to climate model challenges in producing rainfall over the world's largest rainforest.December 2018
• Catch and Release: How Hemispheres Handle Energy through the Seasons in a Warmer World
  Increased energy contrast between hemispheres under future warming drives a north-south shift in atmospheric circulation, delaying the onset of tropical precipitation and summer monsoons.December 2018
• Indian Monsoon Steers Tropical Cyclones across the Atlantic
  Researchers identify internal variability of the Indian monsoon as a significant driver of Atlantic tropical cyclone tracks.December 2018
• Measuring the Tropics' Bulging Waistline
  Researchers find gains, losses in reviewing natural versus human factors shaping the expansion of the tropics since the late 1970s.December 2018
• Eroding Gaps in Understanding the Global Carbon Cycle
  A new process-based model represents global changes in sediment and particulate organic carbon levels due to soil erosion, an important missing piece in Earth system models.December 2018
• Visualizing a battery's lithium "whiskers" and their degrading effects
  Scientists study impact of lithium dendrites on cathode materialsDecember 2018
• Warmer Climate Brings Stronger Spring Storms to the United States
  Simulations show North Pacific and North Atlantic subtropical high-pressure systems develop more during spring than summer under future warming.November 2018
• Disentangling the Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions in the North Atlantic
  Powerful new methodology illuminates large-scale influences on sea surface temperature that drive Atlantic Multidecadal Variability.November 2018
• New Aerosol Modeling Approach Takes Cues from Lab Experiments
  A dynamic empirical framework for secondary organic aerosols could help bridge a significant gap between measurements and model predictions.November 2018
• Linking Local and National Government for Global Mitigation
  Case studies in six cities of barriers to implementing building energy codes.October 2018
• As Ecosystems Heat Up, Tundra Changes Speed Up
  Understanding the functional traits of Arctic and alpine tundra plant communities will enable better model projections of how they transform in warmer conditions.October 2018
• For hydrogen power, two metals may be better than one
  A novel approach to electrocatalysis divides the chemical laborOctober 2018
• Atmosphere Outpaces Ocean in Driving Extreme Winter Weather along the U.S. West Coast
  Researchers found that sea surface temperature, the more predictable element of the climate system, accounts for only 20 percent of extreme precipitation variability along the U.S. West Coast.October 2018
• Tuning the electrocatalytic performance of bifunctional catalysts
  Scientists tune site-specific elements to learn tricks and tradeoffsOctober 2018
• Effects of Water Management on Future Droughts from Atmosphere to Rivers: A Global Multi-Model Analysis
  Water management may alleviate future agricultural droughts but intensify hydrological droughts.September 2018
• Invited review article emphasizes developments in ion soft-landing
  PNNL and Purdue researchers apply technique for advances in materials synthesisSeptember 2018
• Systematic Water Conservation Errors Reduced in E3SM Atmosphere Model
  Improving water conservation in the Energy Exascale Earth System Model's atmosphere component has important implications for projecting sea level change.September 2018
• From Gray to Green: An Aerosol Journey in the Amazon
  Surrounded by the Amazon rainforest, aircraft measurements from the urban plume over Manaus, Brazil, reveal the life cycle of organic aerosol.September 2018
• Why size matters for gold as a catalyst
  Advanced microscopy study reveals insights into the catalytic activity of gold nanoparticlesSeptember 2018
• Tiny Processes in Clouds Drive Storm System Longevity over the Central United States
  With improved cloud microphysics representing observed storm structures, models can better simulate long-lasting storms prone to produce flooding.September 2018
• A Hydrological Emulator for Global Applications
  New open-source software mimics complex global hydrological models with extraordinary computational efficiency.August 2018
• Decoding the Ocean's Influence on Global Surface Air Temperature Patterns
  A new study identified recurrent patterns of temperature response to energy changes at random locations.August 2018
• Mission Possible: Estimating Cloud Area from Sky Images
  A new method provides a previously unavailable data set that could help improve the representation of shifty shallow cumulus clouds in atmospheric models.August 2018
• Hurricanes Gained Strength More Quickly in the Central and Eastern Atlantic Ocean Over the Last 30 Years
  A positive shift in the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation and changes in the large-scale hurricane environment are behind the increase in magnitude of rapid intensification.August 2018
• Pinpointing the Players in a Rapidly Warming Arctic
  Researchers zero in on the radiative feedback processes that continue to drive warming in the Arctic.August 2018
• The Shady Role of Shallow Clouds
  Cloud shadows are found to influence shallow cloud size and water content.August 2018
• Summer 2018 Issue of Transformations Now Available
  August 2018
• Automating Expertise
  New training approach teaches a deep learning model to learn expert knowledgeAugust 2018
• Long-Term Aerosol Trends in the Continental United States
  During 1980–2014, aerosols arriving from East Asia offset radiative flux increases in the western United States induced by domestic air pollution reductions.August 2018
• The power of the (intermolecular) force
  Researchers study new particle formation; find intermolecular forces stabilize clusters & promote aerosol productionAugust 2018
• A Sharper View of Wind Changes by Large Storms
  A new study strengthens understanding of how momentum is changed by vertical motions of storms across scales.August 2018
• Integrating Human System Dynamics Into Earth System Models
  A review of modeling research on two-way interactions between human and Earth systems sheds light on system interactions and informs directions for future Earth system modeling research.August 2018
• Examining the Irregular
  PNNL, Intel team up to edit first non-conference special issue of ‘ACM Transactions on Parallel Computing’August 2018
• Invited Article Reviews the Current State of Fuel Production from Waste Carbon
  July 2018
• Characterizing the Barrier Effect on Tropical Precipitation Patterns
  Researchers document, for the first time, a pronounced seasonal cycle in the strength of the Madden-Julian Oscillation over the Maritime Continent.July 2018
• New Approaches to Chemical and Electrical Energy Conversions
  PNNL receives additional funding for electrocatalyst research to store and release energyJuly 2018
• Deep Learning Could Help Detect Nuclear Events Worldwide
  July 2018
• Current Strategies Using Satellite Data Limit the Accuracy of Space-Based Estimates of How Aerosols Brighten Clouds
  Scientists use a new technique to assess how well satellite measurements can resolve the influence of atmospheric particles on clouds.July 2018
• Making a Splash: Wiedner and Linehan Review How Liquids Alter Reactions That Store Energy
  Often ignored, solvents are major playersJuly 2018
• Reconstruction of Global Gridded Monthly Sectoral Water Withdrawals for 1971-2010 and Analysis of Their Spatiotemporal Patterns
  A new global data set for understanding sectoral water use at regional and seasonal scales.July 2018
• The Far-Reaching Effects of Tropical Moist Air
  Researchers uncover a nonlinear relationship between South Asian monsoon rainfall and water vapor over the tropical Indian Ocean in Earth system models.July 2018
• PNNL Helps Reveal How Ocean Algae Under Stress Sustain Growth
  June 2018
• Water Management Influences Long-Term Changes in River Flows
  Changes in water volume tend to be smaller in managed watersheds but occur earlier.June 2018
• Oceanic Divide Factors Into Tropical Cyclone Strength
  Sea surface temperatures have less influence on tropical cyclone intensification in the Atlantic than in the Pacific.June 2018
• The Intricate Dance of Ions Results in a New Material
  Negative ions stack up on surfaces to form a never-before-seen material, offering new ideas and possibilities for fundamental researchJune 2018
• Demeter - A Land Use and Land Cover Change Disaggregation Model
  Demeter provides a flexible and repeatable methodology to connect models at varying scales to account for land surface changes.June 2018
• Coral-shaped nanoparticles built by design using engineered peptoids
  Scientists manipulate shapes while enhancing optical properties of tiny particlesJune 2018
• Song Edits a Processes Special Issue
  Aim: Cover key aspects of microbial interactions and community dynamicsJune 2018
• Tethys Tackles Downscaling Challenge for Regional Water Withdrawals
  A new open-source tool helps connect high-resolution sectoral models and broader integrated human-Earth system models.June 2018
• Wet Aluminum Hydroxide and Oxyhydroxide Particles Release Hydrogen When Irradiated
  Insights into metal's radiolytic behavior could ease final processing of nuclear wasteJune 2018
• PNNL Thought Leaders Quoted in PC Magazine
  June 2018
• Weber and Holladay Review Chemistry and Costs of Converting Waste to Fuel
  June 2018
• Sea Change: The Ocean's Powerful Effect on Earth Systems
  A new modeling approach shows that the ocean circulation determines the varying rate of global temperature response to carbon dioxide.May 2018
• Dry Patch of Land Connects Rainfall Across Continents
  Novel modeling experiments show that heating near North Africa leads to drying near North America.May 2018
• More Urbanization Could Mean More Rain for Cities
  A new study shows that urban heat island effects and increased urban aerosols can spur intense rainfall.May 2018
• #Flu. Research highlighted in Scientific American
  May 2018
• Gust or Bust: Blustery Winds Important for Modeling Tropical Rainfall
  Researchers find surface evaporation drives circulation and summer precipitation in the Tropical West Pacific.May 2018
• A Medal for Metal
  Industry/national labs research team earns American Iron and Steel Institute MedalMay 2018
• Hurricane Intensity Is More Than Surface Deep
  Improving the representation of upper-ocean layers in hurricane forecast models enhances their predictive skill.May 2018
• Science, Society, and Your Career: Learn More in the Current Issue of Transformations
  May 2018
• WSU, PNNL Strengthen Research Ties to Shape the Future: Together
  May 2018
• Chromium's Crowning Achievement: Breaking Dinitrogen's Triple Bond
  Catalyst forms ammonia precursors, valuable for fertilizers, plastics, and fuelApril 2018
• Modeled Clouds in the Tropics Get a Reality Check
  Scientists established a new procedure to evaluate the ability of Earth system models to simulate various cloud types in the tropics.April 2018
• Wetter Winters Could Be in Store for Western U.S.
  Scientists discovered stronger and longer atmospheric rivers that lead to increasing precipitation extremes over the region.April 2018
• Utilizing Hindcasting to Calibrate a Human-Earth System Dynamics Model: an Application to Future Food Consumption
  April 2018
• Sulfate Aerosols: Sources and Effects on Arctic Climate
  Scientists found that cooling from sulfate aerosols can partially offset Arctic warming from absorbing aerosols.April 2018
• Shippert Contributes to First-ever Observations of Methane’s Impact on Greenhouse Effect
  Work detailed in ‘Nature Geoscience’ shows how methane acts as heat-trapping greenhouse gasApril 2018
• Understanding the formation and prevention of an unusual kind of defect in films of complex materials
  New research suggests new ways to control crystal growthApril 2018
• Mastering Clouds: A New Approach for Modeling Convective Storm Systems
  Researchers developed a probability-based framework for representing storm clouds and rainfall in climate models.April 2018
• How Small-Scale Processes in Clouds Influence Large-Scale Precipitation Variability and Extremes
  Observed large-scale rainfall statistics could be used to directly constrain small-scale microphysical parameters in models.April 2018
• Form Damages Function and Magnetism Suffers
  Researchers discover mechanism that decreases the magnetism of metallic core particles with a metal-organic framework shell, opening doors to new material designsApril 2018
• Intensification of China Haze Has International Connections
  Slowed reductions in foreign emissions this century revealed the impact of rising domestic emissions in China.April 2018
• Influence of Hydroclimate Variability on Power System Operations Revealed Through Integrated Modeling
  Integrated multi-sector modeling shows that variations in water availability associated with El Niño have a strong influence on the western U.S. electric grid.April 2018
• Award-winning CCSI Toolset Gets Open-Source Release on GitHub
  April 2018
• Fire Particles Have Large Radiative Effects on Short Timescales
  Using a new modeling strategy, researchers found that fire aerosols can alter both liquid and ice clouds that reflect or absorb energy.April 2018
• Consistently Identifying Proteins from Fewer Cells
  April 2018
• Research Hints at Double the Driving Range for Electric Vehicles
  PNNL scientists spice up electrolyte solution to increase charge cyclesMarch 2018
• The Roles of Atmosphere and Ocean in Moving Heat to the Poles
  Increased ocean heat transport to the polar regions enhances polar-amplified warming.March 2018
• How Some Aerosols Transform From Atmospheric Bystanders Into Climate Actors
  New research improves the understanding of how ultrafine particles in the atmosphere grow into climatically active sizes.March 2018
• Quarterbacking Catalysts by Positioning Atoms
  Single oxygen atoms are vital to designing better catalysts from the ground upMarch 2018
• Importance of Model Ensembles for Estimates of Regional Climate Uncertainty
  Researchers find use of a large single-model ensemble or small ensembles from multiple models and scenarios can consistently quantify internal variability.March 2018
• Methane Goes Out With Carbon Dioxide, But There's a Catch
  Scientists uncover unusual structures in natural gas that alter how it behavesMarch 2018
• A Challenging Future for Tropical Forests
  Dead trees are on the rise along with increases in tree mortality drivers and mechanisms.March 2018
• Stronger Storm Systems Linger Longer Over Central United States
  Simulations show that organized storms lasting at least nine hours can modify the surrounding environment to further extend their longevity.March 2018
• The Effect of Deep Convection on Phytoplankton Blooms in the Northern Labrador Sea
  Weakened mixing in the ocean depths under a warmer climate could severely reduce spring blooms in the North Atlantic.March 2018
• Small Differences, Large Impacts, and a Classic Connection
  Scientists define subtle details for calcium carbonate synthesis, a fundamental and ubiquitous reactionMarch 2018
• Tracking Mechanisms of Crystallization in Real Time
  Aluminum's coordination change occurs in extreme environmentsMarch 2018
• Corralling Xenon Gas Out of Waste Streams
  PNNL demonstrates tiny porous materials can economically separate gas for growing demandMarch 2018
• Getting the Catalytic Details
  Using molecular spectroscopy to study reaction mechanismsMarch 2018
• New Historical Emissions Trends Estimated with the Community Emissions Data System (CEDS)
  The data system will allow for more detailed, consistent, and up-to-date global emissions trends that will aid in understanding aerosol effects on Earth system processes.February 2018
• At the Edge, Ions Act
  Ion separation is suppressed at the liquid-air interface, a fundamental finding that alters how we control solutions for energy productionFebruary 2018
• New Analysis Yields Missing Pieces in Modeling the Global Carbon Cycle
  Scientists identified key environmental factors and hydrological processes important for modeling sediment yield and particulate organic carbon yield in Earth system models.February 2018
• From BSD, Three AAAS Participants
  February 2018
• Taming Big Data Analytics Workloads
  HPC scientists to showcase SHAD developer framework at upcoming IEEE/ACM CCGrid 2018 ConferenceFebruary 2018
• A Unique Look at Clouds and Their Radiative Impacts from the GoAmazon2014/5 Field Campaign
  A two-year effort shed light on the cloud life cycle and cloud-aerosol interactions in the Amazon basin.February 2018
• To Speed Precision Medicine, a ‘Co-Laboratory’
  February 2018
• For the Hyporheic Zone, a Novel Thermodynamic Mechanism
  A Nature Communications paper on the coupled river-subsurface ecosystem describes new insights into the dynamics of mixing groundwater and river water and its biogeochemical and microbial effects.February 2018
• Lumsdaine Honored with 2018 Better Scientific Software Fellowship
  February 2018
• Future Hydropower Generation and Consequences for Global Electricity Supply Investment Needs
  Changes in precipitation and temperature could affect electricity investments across the globe.February 2018
• Water Molecules Play Unexpected Role in Mineral Formation
  The arrangement of water molecules aligns particles to attach to each other during mineral formationFebruary 2018
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, University of Washington Team Up to Make the Materials of Tomorrow
  January 2018
• Read the Latest Issue of Transformations
  January 2018
• Training Day
  PNNL team explores how training neural networks can improve modeling of physical systemsJanuary 2018
• Simple Preparation, Fast Lasers Overcome Analysis Roadblock
  New technique offers quick, precise data on the metals in ores and other solidsJanuary 2018
• Lightweighting with a Heavy Hitter
  General Motors teams with PNNL’s Computational Engineering group to enhance performance modelsJanuary 2018
• Water: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way
  Elegant theory shows how water helps dissociate ions involved in materials synthesis, catalysisJanuary 2018
• Satellites Illuminate Challenges in Simulating Clouds
  Comparisons reveal consistency in climate model deficiencies for low clouds.January 2018
• Let the Good Tubes Roll
  Inspired by biology, a PNNL-led team of scientists has created new tiny tubes that could help with water purification and tissue engineering studiesJanuary 2018
• For Infectious Viruses, Alterations in Epigenetic Landscapes
  Uncovering the DNA manipulation strategies of viral attacks widens the path to future therapies.January 2018
• Simulations Show How Atoms Behave Inside Self-Healing Cement
  A first-of-its-kind simulation model reveals self-healing cement performs better than originally thoughtJanuary 2018
• Evaluation of Integrated Assessment Model Hindcast Experiments: a Case Study of the GCAM 3.0 Land Use Module
  Applying metrics in a case study, scientists found that no single evaluation measure likely exists for all variables in an integrated assessment model.January 2018
• Go with the Flow: Redox Material Investigated for Non-Aqueous Flow Batteries
  Research team also develops promising spectroscopy approach to address battery chemistry and design challengesJanuary 2018
• How Many Weather Stations Are Enough to Accurately Simulate Building Energy Demand?
  PNNL researchers found that using fewer stations in models led to larger biases.January 2018
• Reducing Resolution Dependence of Cloud and Precipitation Simulations in Climate Models
  Researchers developed a new method to suppress the influence of 'double counting' of cloud processes in models with small grid spacing.December 2017
• See Here
  New visual analytics book highlights users’ perspectiveDecember 2017
• Atoms Rearrange in Electrolyte and Control Ion Flow under Tough Conditions
  First-time-ever-seen structures around hematite offer insights to advance geoscience, catalysis modelsDecember 2017
• For a PNNL Team, a Science Hit
  December 2017
• New Catalyst Meets Challenge of Cleaning Exhaust from Modern Engines
  Innovation also uses less platinum, expensive component of catalytic convertersDecember 2017
• Reservoir Management Alters Flood Frequency at the Regional Scale
  A new analytical framework revealed the probability of regional floods relative to reservoir regulation.December 2017
• Change in Surroundings Improves Catalysis
  Water changes how cobalt-based molecule turns carbon dioxide into chemical feedstockDecember 2017
• Measuring Small Forces that Lead to Large Effects
  Technique offers details on forces between crystal faces, enabling predictions of complex behaviorsDecember 2017
• Mastering Tailored Design of Aluminum Nanomaterials
  New methodology is cost-effective and more environmentally friendly than other approachesDecember 2017
• For Robust SLIM, an R&D 'Oscar'
  December 2017
• Something New in the Air
  BlueSky adds capability, flexibility to computing research at PNNLDecember 2017
• Predicting and Planning for Chronic Climate-Driven Disturbances
  Preparing for long-term ecosystem imbalances could help society manage food, water, energy, and other critical resources.December 2017
• Effects of Local Water Extraction and Reservoir Regulation on Drought in the United States
  November 2017
• New Dams Could Offset Future Flood Risk Along Key River Corridor in South Asia
  November 2017
• A Video View of Columbia River Research
  November 2017
• Drought, Wetting Direction, and the Fate of Soil Carbon
  Pore-scale wetting patterns and antecedent soil moisture alter carbon dynamics at every scale.November 2017
• The Nitrogenase Nuance
  Chemists reveal one mechanism of dihydrogen production by nitrogenaseNovember 2017
• From a Devastating Outbreak, Blood-Borne Signatures of Ebola Offer Future Hope
  November 2017
• SLIM Wins an R&D ‘Oscar’
  November 2017
• The Power of Traditional Proxies for Measuring the Soil Carbon Cycle
  Solid standbys should not be displaced by new imaging and genetics techniques.November 2017
• Check Out the Latest Issue of Transformations
  How scientists can engage their audiences, HEATER, and why sulfur batteries failNovember 2017
• Three PNNL scientists named to EPA board
  November 2017
• Atoms Depart When Oxides Meet
  Harnessing lost atoms may aid in crafting new, never-before-seen oxidesNovember 2017
• New Approach to Geoengineering Simulations is Significant Step Forward
  November 2017
• PNNL and the ‘Microbiome of Everything’
  November 2017
• Where Liquid Meets Air: Seeing the Details of Light, Dark, and Water
  Technique gives detailed view into how certain polymers form, unlocking answers about nucleationNovember 2017
• Clearing the Air in East Asia
  A new study showed how monsoon wind's effects on dust influence winter temperatures and precipitation.October 2017
• Kernels of Knowledge: How Land Use Decisions Affect Crop Productivity
  Empirical models predict a smaller decrease in total corn yields than previous estimates.October 2017
• Stressed Out: Can Models Predict Grid Tolerance to Environmental Extremes?
  A regression model performs well in predicting grid stress based on regional weather conditions.October 2017
• Two PNNL Researchers Elected to Membership in the National Academy of Engineering
  Ruby Leung and Johannes Lercher recognized for distinguished contributions and professional integrityOctober 2017
• Yeung Lands Prestigious Journal Entry
  October 2017
• One Loss, One Gain
  Soil scientist Taniya RoyChowdhury departs PNNL for wetlands work in Maryland.October 2017
• The Molecular Mechanisms of Alzheimer's
  Enhanced proteomic analysis of O-GlcNAcylation will spur new investigations into the dysregulation of multiple brain proteins.October 2017
• The First Map of Switchable Liquids
  For the first time, scientists confirmed distinct regions in popular carbon capture and synthesis solventOctober 2017
• Better Simulation Successfully Tested on Interfacial Water
  PNNL scientists successfully test new water simulation protocolOctober 2017
• A Molecule Made to be Broken
  Scientists can now control the rate of breaking and fixing dihydrogen moleculeOctober 2017
• Networking Science to Improve Soil Organic Matter Management Opportunities
  A perspective from the International Soil Carbon NetworkOctober 2017
• PNNL Materials Scientists Publish Review Article on STEM Analysis of Oxide Interfaces
  September 2017
• The Pivotal Step in Turning Carbon Dioxide
  Scientists show how to control catalyst that turns a greenhouse gas into a fuel or feedstockSeptember 2017
• Meeting the Need for Catalytic Speed
  Confining catalytically active hydronium ions inside zeolite catalysts enhances the rate of alcohol dehydration to hydrocarbons 100 times faster, paving the way to decentralized chemical processesSeptember 2017
• Converting Carbon Dioxide in Water
  New nickel catalyst operates in water to transform greenhouse gas into chemical feedstockSeptember 2017
• Reconsidered: Non-Steady State Mass Action Dynamics
  A new statistical formulation could mark a major advance for predictive modeling in systems biology.September 2017
• Enhanced Protein Analysis Could Help Early Disease Detection
  Sensitivity substantially increased with deep-dive selected reaction monitoringSeptember 2017
• Centering on Data Vortex
  First Data Vortex User Group meeting to be hosted by PNNL High Performance ComputingSeptember 2017
• Carbon Capture Technology Featured at ACS
  September 2017
• Patrick El-Khoury Garners Early Career Achievement Award
  August 2017
• Data, HPC Scientists Team for GraphChallenge Championship
  Grappolo graph clustering library impresses with code qualityAugust 2017
• ShAPEing the Future of Magnesium Car Parts
  New approach makes lightest automotive metal more economic, usefulAugust 2017
• Accelerating the Computation of Metabolic Pathways
  An algorithm speeds metabolic pathway analysis, spurring computational advances in network science.August 2017
• New Open-Source Software for Analyzing Intact Proteins
  ‘Informed-Proteomics’ eases top-down proteomics.August 2017
• Meeting Microbes, Metabolites, and More
  August 2017
• Palladium Catalyst Charters A New Path
  A new pathway for breaking down biomass feedstocks into fuels emergesJuly 2017
• Breaking a Bottleneck in Lipidomics Studies
  LIQUID open-source software rapidly processes spectral data, and accurately identifies and quantifies lipid speciesJuly 2017
• In Longitudinal Studies, Dried Blood Spot Samples Have a Role to Play
  A study investigates lipids and polar metabolites in 15-year-old serum and dried blood samplesJuly 2017
• Evaluating Evidence of Low-Dose Toxicity
  July 2017
• Charting the Path for Catalyst Imaging
  Determining the parameters for transmission electron microscopyJuly 2017
• A Duet of Firsts: Imaging Chemical Building Blocks
  Scientists break the bottleneck of imaging complex building blocks for molecular sieves and catalystsJuly 2017
• In Cell Research, Eyes on a Unique Deubiquitinase
  June 2017
• From Gut Fungi to Sustainable Fuels
  June 2017
• A Steely Combination
  DOE labs and industry team unveil new predictive modeling methodJune 2017
• More Detailed Information about Metabolites and Lipids May be Key to Understanding Pregnancy Complications
  Researchers suggest new technologies to identify molecular changes affecting pregnanciesJune 2017
• Let the River Go—and Overflow
  Researchers refine a method to represent floodplain inundation in Earth system modelsJune 2017
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Fueling A Sustainable Future
  As it appeared in the Tri-City Herald on June 4, 2017June 2017
• Tackling Infectious Disease—One Protein at a Time
  PNNL scientist part of Pacific Northwest team that has solved 1,000 protein structuresJune 2017
• NIAC's DARPA Project is Nothing to 'HAGGLE' About
  June 2017
• Unlocking the Potential of Fungal Enzymes to Break Down Plant Cell Walls
  Biomass-degrading enzyme complexes could improve biofuel productionJune 2017
• Seeing the Forest and the Trees to Find Parasitic Reactions that Lead to Battery Failure
  Atomic and mesoscale understanding of the formation of a troubling layer offers insights into ways to create a better batteryJune 2017
• Clearing Up the Gray Zone for Convection
  Scientists optimized scale-aware convection modeling to sharpen simulations of U.S. summer precipitationMay 2017
• PNNL scientists honored for their role in fight against Ebola
  May 2017
• The Surprising Clarity of Dust
  Dust helps clears the air when pollution moves inMay 2017
• (Pro)Active Transport
  Method to maintain the viability of the transportation network earns Best Paper award at HST '17May 2017
• A Cheaper Way to Explore Distant Relations in Climate Models
  Scientists simultaneously describe input-output relationships across timescales in one simulationMay 2017
• Tracing the Soot Trail
  Unique model tagging technique identifies soot's pollution source over ChinaMay 2017
• Finding the International Path for Implementing Building Energy Codes
  Researchers analyzed building energy codes across 22 countries, characterized key elements of their implementation systemsMay 2017
• Cloud Brightness: Enlightening Pollution's Influence
  Researchers found hope for understanding the relationship between clouds and atmospheric particles by peering into the pastMay 2017
• Topographic Challenges in Land-Surface Modeling
  Scientists developed a new method to describe the impacts of topographic variability in Earth system modelingMay 2017
• PNNL, WSU Join to Address Research Challenges
  May 2017
• Modeling Microbial Ecology in the Hyporheic Zone
  Biogeographical patterns and processes that govern microbial assemblyMay 2017
• Researchers Measure Forces that Align Crystals and Help Them Snap Together
  Understanding crystal growth is important for designing new materialsMay 2017
• Exploring the Relationship between the Two-Body and the Collective
  New approach accurately determines how electrolytes in water behave, offering insights for energy, synthesis, and medicineMay 2017
• Crystal Growth's Driving Forces Clarified by PNNL Researchers' Innovative Computational Approach
  Discovery creates a new paradigm for creating materials from crystalsMay 2017
• Gone with the Wind: Trans-Pacific Journey of Atmospheric Particles
  Observations and models reveal the fate of tiny dust particles carried in the atmosphereApril 2017
• Optimizing Cyanobacteria for Biofuel Production
  Light-harvesting complexes in bacteria could lead to clean energy solutionsApril 2017
• Considering the Angles: Clouds from Both Sides
  Researchers pinpoint why satellites and ground-based instruments agree on some, not all cloud characteristicsApril 2017
• Tweaking a Molecules Structure Can Send It Down a Different Path to Crystallization
  Insights could lead to better control of drug development, energy technologies. And food.April 2017
• Mountain Clouds: From Rain Makers to Snow Makers
  Clouds on the windward side of mountains make more snow when served plentiful pollution particlesApril 2017
• Keeping Tabs: Forests on the Move
  Scientists work to track how forests' changes, in response to nitrogen and climate changes, amplify carbon dioxideApril 2017
• Unmasked: Light-Absorbing Particles ID'd in Environmental Chamber Experiments
  Researchers test light-absorbing particles' ability to survive in different atmospheric environmental conditions, identifying their atmospheric MOMarch 2017
• Revolutionizing Science Communications: The Spirit of Poster 76
  March 2017
• Glezakou and Rousseau to Lead a Two-Day Symposium at National Conference
  Event will feature breakthroughs relevant to carbon dioxide chemistry and transformationsMarch 2017
• From Omics‚ Novel Glimpses into Early Lung Development
  In related papers‚ 'dramatic' changes in lipids and the ontogeny of protein changesMarch 2017
• At US HUPO, New PNNL Software Tools Get an Airing
  March 2017
• A Fresh Look at Measuring the Exposome
  Study assesses an IMS-MS strategy, and proposes new informatics.March 2017
• Coming Together, Falling Apart, and Starting Over, Battery Style
  New device shows what happens when electrode, electrolyte, and active materials meet in energy storage technologiesMarch 2017
• When Ions and Molecules Cluster
  Unique approach to studying ions more accurately predicts behavior, providing insights for biology, climate, and materials developmentMarch 2017
• PNNL-Led Co-Design Center to Enhance Graph Algorithms for Exascale Computing Project
  March 2017
• Separation Technique for Radioactive Technetium
  Composite promises efficient pertechnetate removal for nuclear waste immobilizationMarch 2017
• Research Artwork Featured on Advanced Materials Interfaces
  Art illustrates metal organic framework technique for coating surfacesMarch 2017
• Microbial Partnerships and Interspecies Metabolite Exchange
  An experimental consortium shows the up-side of microbial partnershipsMarch 2017
• Stopping "Crud" from Sticking to Surfaces by Isolating "One Cheering Voice in a Stadium"
  Cleaner, more durable surface coatings for everything from consumer goods to nuclear-waste disposal technologies made possible through collaborative study of electrostaticsMarch 2017
• AFTERSCHOOL
  For budding naturalists, a weekly lesson in soilsMarch 2017
• Setting the Standards
  PNNL data scientists contribute to new W3C guide for Web best practicesFebruary 2017
• Johannes Lercher Elected to Membership in the National Academy of Engineering
  Lercher recognized for distinguished contributions and professional integrityFebruary 2017
• Particles Carry Hitchhiking Pollutants Far from Home
  New research shows that atmospheric particles can encase a toxic payload, allowing it to travel further than previously thoughtFebruary 2017
• For Biofluids, a New Fast Automated Analysis
  Surveilling endogenous metabolites and xenobiotics in under 60 secondsFebruary 2017
• Job Opportunity: Seeking Chief Scientist for Catalysis Science
  February 2017
• Tipping Water: Finding the Balance Between Keeping Molecules Whole or Splitting Them on Oxides
  Scientists end long-standing controversy about a ubiquitous reaction involved in catalysts, corrosion, and moreFebruary 2017
• A Publishing Machine
  Gioiosa gets the word out about what it takes to build viable extreme-scale systemsFebruary 2017
• With Disease of the Bowel, Gut Microbiomes Are in Dramatic Flux
  Scientists Explore the Role of Microbes in Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseFebruary 2017
• Understanding "The Guardian of the Genome" Could Lead to Safer Pregnancies
  Study of Tumor-suppressing Gene in Mice Could Lead to Reduction in Preterm BirthsFebruary 2017
• Many Muons: Imaging the Underground with Help from the Cosmos
  Borehole muon detector an important technological advancement for imaging and monitoring carbon dioxide storage sitesFebruary 2017
• Cracking Under Pressure is No Problem for High Strength Self-Healing Cement
  With the addition of polymers, PNNL- developed "super cement" that can self-healFebruary 2017
• The Contradictory Catalyst
  Researchers find the key to speeding up the rate of reaction of a potential catalyst for energy storage lies in making the reactive parts of the catalyst move more slowly.February 2017
• Transformations: New Initiative in Chemical Transformations, Energy Everywhere, Contradictory Catalyst
  February 2017
• Getting from Greenhouse Gas to Microbial Biomass
  A co-culture technology uses waste methane to make biofuels and bioproductsFebruary 2017
• Ready for the Dawn of Aurora
  NWChemEx granted time on new LCF supercomputer to advance popular computational chemistry codeFebruary 2017
• There and Back Again: Catalyst Mediates Energy-Efficient Proton Transport for Reversibility
  Designer complex reduces obstacles in creating solar fuelsFebruary 2017
• Vitamin B12: For Microbes, a Power Broker
  Surprising influence on the formation of microbial communitiesJanuary 2017
• Taking Materials into the Third Dimension
  One-pot technique creates structures with potential for more efficient manufacturing and energy storageJanuary 2017
• Climate, Irrigation, and Fertilization: Understanding US Crop Yields
  Researchers uncovered the county-by-county variability of bioenergy crop yields in the USA using detailed statistical and numerical simulationsJanuary 2017
• Using Sunlight to Activate the Flow of Electrical Current in a New Material
  Modifying the composition of magnetite to enable it to convert sunlight into electrical currentJanuary 2017
• Soil Pores, Carbon Stores, and Breathing Microbes
  January 2017
• New Thin Films Can Self-Repair Following Damage
  Resistant membrane-like films precisely reconfigure to produce valuable materials by designJanuary 2017
• Protecting Soils to Mitigate Climate Change
  January 2017
• Quantifying the Effects of Drought on the Electric Grid
  Researchers find that even historical drought conditions could cause significant stress on the electricity system in the western United States.January 2017
• Less Salty Ocean is Right Up Typhoons' Alley
  Researchers found increasing freshwater from rainstorms in the ocean helps intensify already strong typhoonsJanuary 2017
• Water: Finding the Normal Within the Weird
  For first time, researchers measure properties of water at deeply supercooled temperaturesDecember 2016
• Making Virtual a Reality
  PNNL showcases new virtual reality research at SC16December 2016
• Consider the Probabilities
  Global warming is likely to drive significant shifts in regional surface water availabilityDecember 2016
• Cloud Illusions: Resolving the Unresolved
  Researchers improved modeling of cloud vertical structure by including certain cloud and precipitation variables to increase simulation accuracyDecember 2016
• Of Catalysts and Coke
  Researchers peer inside catalyst used in biofuel processing to investigate why it clogsDecember 2016
• A Daily Cycle of Heat Stalls the MJO
  A routine event over the Maritime Continent can hamper the east-west progress of the Madden-Julian OscillationDecember 2016
• Finding Rain and Climate Connections
  Scientists decipher how local weather can change global climate patternsDecember 2016
• Exploring the Fate of the Earth’ s Storehouse of Carbon
  PNNL scientist contributes to global analysis of effects of rising temperaturesDecember 2016
• How Trees Change the Atmosphere
  Scientists discover how organic emissions from trees transform into climate-affecting particles in the atmosphereNovember 2016
• Getting at the Root of Rain
  More frequent, more intense and longer-lasting storms cause heavier spring rain in central USNovember 2016
• Micro-scale Relationships between Microbial Diversity and Productivity
  November 2016
• A New Model for Microbial Communities in the Hyporheic Zone
  Getting refined insights into how critical organisms change over space and timeNovember 2016
• Genes, Early Environment Sculpt the Gut Microbiome
  The ‘hometown effect,’ genetics play key rolesNovember 2016
• Solving Mysteries of How Water Works
  Water is important and drives many phenomena important to biomedical and national security interests, among others.November 2016
• Catching More Carbon with Less Sticky Solvents
  Carbon dioxide is often caught using expensive-to-pump liquids that grow stickier and less efficient as they work, but a new computational model could change thatNovember 2016
• Cyclone Identity Crisis in the Bay of Bengal
  The El Niño-La Niña weather cycle strengthens Indian Ocean spring cyclones in the north, weakens them in the southNovember 2016
• PNNL's CENATE Project Picks up Editors' Choice Award
  November 2016
• Biogenic Particles Contribute to Formation of Aerosols
  Scientists show how a compound emitted by pine trees helps form new aerosol particlesNovember 2016
• Rock Meets Microbe: Towards Better Models of Subsurface Microbial Communities
  November 2016
• Fast and Easy Two-Step Creates New Porous Materials
  Researchers simplified a synthesis process to make large-surface-area materials possibleNovember 2016
• An Online 'Open Experiment' Dishes the Dirt for Science
  PNNL scientists explored the challenges and benefits of a new model for research and data sharingOctober 2016
• A Cooperative Way to Make Ammonia
  Determining how bacterial nitrogenase works could someday lead to better industrial production of fertilizerOctober 2016
• For Targeted Proteomics, a Plugin for Browsing Public Mass Spectrometry Data
  October 2016
• New Deep Learning Project Launches at PNNL
  October 2016
• Imaging Results Are Ones for the Books
  In situ real-time imaging now possible for solid-liquid interfaceOctober 2016
• The Lower Atmosphere's Mixing Messages
  Researchers pick apart processes causing layers of climate-concerning particles to vary in the Mid-Atlantic coastal atmosphereOctober 2016
• Vital Interplay Between Microorganisms and Extracellular Minerals
  Electron transfer strategies that have biotechnological potentialSeptember 2016
• CENATE Adds Powerful Testbed from NVIDIA
  PNNL among the first to acquire machine learning system that features new Pascal microarchitectureSeptember 2016
• Capturing those Beguiling BVOCs
  Detecting biogenic organic compounds in the atmosphere using land data and chemistry models helps describe atmospheric particle formation and air qualitySeptember 2016
• PNNL is Part of Virgin Atlantic Airlines' Plan to Fly on Biofuels
  September 2016
• Estimates of Diesel Soot Pollution Will Help Arctic Environment
  Scientists calculated a detailed soot inventory in Russia that can inform climate modeling projections and policy effortsSeptember 2016
• Plutonium Keeps Its Electrons Close to Home
  Study shows that radioactive material acts like a salt, a nuance that could benefit nuclear detectors and reactorsSeptember 2016
• A Global View of Energy Use for Water
  Scientists found rising energy use for water purposes, with significant differences among regions, sectors, and processesSeptember 2016
• Global Arrays Gets an Update from PNNL and Intel Corp.
  September 2016
• Launching a New Era for NWChem
  PNNL-developed computational chemistry code set to grow under new ECP projectSeptember 2016
• Laying a Baseline for Convective Challenges
  Scientists use satellite and ground-based data to paint a picture of Amazonian weather patternsSeptember 2016
• Grabbing an Electron by the Tail
  Scientists discover a way to control the electrical current in a new ultra-thin layered materialSeptember 2016
• Parsing Signals to Reveal Manganese's True Chemical Nature
  Scientists precisely measure the charge state of manganese, an element involved in everything from pollutant transport to solar fuelsSeptember 2016
• Super Cement's Secret
  Electron anions impart unconventional properties in a unique cement semiconductor for potentials uses in industrial catalysts and flat panel displaysAugust 2016
• Carbon Capture and Conversion Together in Solution Reduces Energy Demands
  Keeping captured carbon dioxide in liquid makes it more reactive and easier to concentrateAugust 2016
• Transformations: Fundamental Catalysis Enabling Zero-Carbon-Footprint Future, Scale-up of Aviation Biofuels from Alcohols, Five Cents about Nickel Catalysts
  August 2016
• Sugar Hitches a Ride on Organic Sea Spray
  Sticky organic molecules hop aboard oily floaters and may influence the amount of sunlight reflected by marine cloudsAugust 2016
• How Does the Wind Blow?
  Researchers used a popular weather model to gauge the wind for better predictions of its clean energyAugust 2016
• A Little Nudging Goes a Long Way
  PNNL scientists found that pushing a climate model in the direction of observations reveals model sensitivities in precipitation and how clouds change the climateAugust 2016
• Nature and the Nurture of Aerosols
  Different factors influence how a natural chemical is caught in the haze over our major citiesAugust 2016
• Well-Traveled Atmospheric Particles, Put to the Test
  Transport and lifetime of atmospheric particles simulated by a quasi-global process model indicates how these particles impact the regional US western statesAugust 2016
• Climate Modelers Improve Novel Methods to Corral Uncertainty
  International workshop brings world-wide climate scientists together to tackle model uncertainty and map out next stepsJuly 2016
• Teasing Out Billions of Base Pairs from a Kansas Prairie Soil Microbiome
  The DNA of tens of thousands of microbial species resides in one teaspoon of soilJuly 2016
• Materials Scientists Make Breakthrough in Biomimetic Coatings
  Researchers employ novel approach to assemble peptoids on a solid surfaceJuly 2016
• They've Still Got 'Game'
  Work from PNNL's Asymmetric Resilient Cybersecurity initiative gets the 'SIAM News' spotlightJuly 2016
• When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Growing
  Fast-growth cyanobacteria have allure for biofuel, chemical productionJuly 2016
• Bridging the ‘Respiration Gap’ between Measurements and Models
  A new approach links small-scale measurements with large-scale modelsJuly 2016
• The Case of the Cobalt Catalyst
  The story's plotline could solve other mysteries around generating electricity without fossil fuelsJuly 2016
• "Dream Team" Chosen to Study Basic Science of Nuclear Waste
  Department of Energy selects PNNL-led teamJuly 2016
• Stay! Teaching Technetium Not to Escape
  Adding cobalt keeps troubling radionuclide from leaving during waste processingJuly 2016
• Soot Seeds Ice in Clouds
  Researchers used diesel pollution to understand how soot forms ice in cirrus cloudsJuly 2016
• Scientists Create New Thin Material that Mimics Cell Membranes
  Nature-inspired synthetic membranes could aid water purification, energy, and healthcare needsJuly 2016
• Three Views are Better than Two
  Researchers found that a three-dimensional representation of atmospheric particles increases understanding of their cloud-changing skillsJuly 2016
• A Consequential New Take on How Cell Signaling is Regulated
  Study of protein abundance patterns could lead to predictive models of cancer cell responseJuly 2016
• Invited Review Showcases Two Investigative Techniques for Material Formation
  Article highlights microscopy methods that show the formation of bone tissue, battery shards, and moreJuly 2016
• A Watery Roadblock in the Pathway to Biofuels
  Scientists show how water molecules add unwanted stabilityJuly 2016
• Decoding the Jet Stream Response to Global Warming
  Scientists simulate the climate warming forces driving the jet stream's sometimes erratic pathJune 2016
• A Painstaking Proteogenomic Look at the Inner Workings of Tumors
  Ovarian cancer study focuses on proteins, cancer biology's key molecular playersJune 2016
• New Material Has Potential to Cut Costs and Make Nuclear Fuel Recycling Cleaner
  Computer modeling helps pinpoint best material out of a hundred thousand optionsJune 2016
• A New Way to Model the Complex Metabolism of Microbial Communities
  Using community-level data to reconstruct elusive multi-species metabolic networksJune 2016
• Digging into Clouds from the Bottom Up
  Researchers created new code commands to compute the cloud droplet number concentration using existing surface measurementsJune 2016
• Invited Reviews Showcase Analytical Research by Two Early Career Scientists
  June 2016
• Future Water Scarcity: Assessments from a Global View
  PNNL researchers develop a capability to explore the interactions between future global water supplies and demands across the globeJune 2016
• Weird, Water-Oozing Material Could Help Quench Thirst
  Nanorods' behavior first theorized 20 years ago, but not seen until nowJune 2016
• PNNL-led Science Team Pioneers Approach to Study Cells at Molecular Level
  Researchers integrate capabilities to address DOE mesoscale sciences and bioimaging challengesJune 2016
• Little Big Parameter
  Factoring in small-scale winds has a big impact on global climate dust simulationsJune 2016
• Hiding in Plain Sight: A Less-Explored Secret of Secondary Organic Aerosols
  The importance of a molecular-bonding process that can improve climate modeling, discovered by PNNL scientistsJune 2016
• Optical Microscopy Takes a Hyperspectral Stroll to the Dark Side
  Multimodal spectral imaging now possible using any optical microscopeJune 2016
• An Abundant Ocean Bacterium Leaves All Its Genetic Lights On
  With mid-ocean hunger pangs, SAR 11 has two metabolic pathways ready for actionJune 2016
• Following Nature's Lead: Mimicking Enzymes to Release Energy
  Lessons from nature inspire breakthrough in catalyzing electricity from renewable energyJune 2016
• How to Heal Broken Bonds, Catalyst Style
  Scientists show how to fix interior defects, possibly leading to a more stable and efficient catalyst for biofuel productionJune 2016
• From Inches to Miles: The Science of Scaling the Subsurface
  Researchers review factors that influence the scaling of subsurface reactions, devise formulas that link rates between the lab and the fieldJune 2016
• Why We Care about Carbonaceous Aerosols
  Researchers make the most of CARES data to unravel carbon-containing atmospheric particlesMay 2016
• Chemists Settle Longstanding Debate on How Methane Is Made Biologically
  In surprise twist, story of how microbes produce methane ends with uncommon "radical"May 2016
• It Takes Two to Make an Electrode Go Right
  Antimony fails to work inside a magnesium battery, but it's just what tin needs to store energyMay 2016
• Exploring Today's Research on Tomorrow's Battery
  Symposium to discuss latest developments in next-generation energy storageMay 2016
• Thinning Out the Carbon Capture Viscosity Problem
  An unexpected finding suggests ways to improve carbon capture materials to clean up fossil fuelsMay 2016
• Catalyze It! Special Issue Highlights Drive for Discoveries at National Labs
  May 2016
• Five Cents About Nickel Catalysts
  Computational methods and experimental techniques reveal important design principles for future nickel catalystsMay 2016
• Cleaning up Hybrid Battery Electrodes Improves Capacity and Lifespan
  New way of designing supercapacitor-battery electrodes eliminates interference from inactive componentsMay 2016
• Crafting Complex Materials to Solve the Mystery of Magnetism
  Applying a multidimensional analysis approach brings synthesis of a valuable material closerMay 2016
• Platinum, Puddles, and Water's True Nature
  Water droplets defy predictions, potentially offering insights to everything from fire-retardant fabrics to fuel cellsMay 2016
• A Slow Separation
  Novel model illustrates the finer details of nuclear fissionApril 2016
• A New Model for Simulating DNA's 'Atmosphere' of Ions
  Refined insights into critical ionic interactions with nature's building blocksApril 2016
• The Hard Facts about Soft Landing Ions
  Scientists review cutting-edge techniques that offer insights into processes of interest for energy production, storage, and catalysisApril 2016
• Metal Ions First Sneak In, then Bust Through
  Direct imaging of two chemical processes shows reason behind material's collapseApril 2016
• Unexpected Discovery Leads to a Better Battery
  Renewable energy storage possible thanks to chemical conversionsApril 2016
• Cobalt Gets the Job Done
  Catalyst produces hydrogen through steam reforming of biomass-derived ethylene glycolApril 2016
• Beijing's Growing Urban Area Spells Rain Change for Region
  Urbanization increases atmospheric particles enough to impact clouds and change precipitation patternsApril 2016
• From a Cow's Gut, a Key to Future Biofuels
  Study unravels a bacterium's protein pathways to digesting tough celluloseApril 2016
• Low-cost and Lightweight
  Strongest titanium alloy aims at improving vehicle fuel economy and reducing CO₂ emissionsApril 2016
• Serving Up Fresh, Clean, and Monolayer-thin MoO₃ Nanosheets
  The secret is to stay at the right temperatureApril 2016
• Plastic Proteins: New Synthetic Material Mimics Essential Characteristics of Natural Proteins
  With inexpensive chemical base, variety of materials could be as limitless as proteins areApril 2016
• Microbes Take Center Stage in Workings of "the River's Liver"
  Scientists explore climate impact as rivers ebb and flowApril 2016
• Measuring Up: The Gold Standard for Catalysts in Real World Conditions
  Combining 4 well-known reactions precisely predicts how well a catalyst performsApril 2016
• Lithium Hoarding Behind Failure of Promising New Battery
  New study shows how the choice of electrolyte can cause high-capacity batteries to quickly fadeMarch 2016
• More Frequent Extreme Precipitation Ahead for Western North America
  Researchers charge global warming with projected significant increases in the frequency of both extreme precipitation and landfalling atmospheric riversMarch 2016
• Querying Excited Electrons
  New theoretical approaches provide insights into chemical bonding and structure from biology to materialsMarch 2016
• Pollution Stifles Wind, Squelches Rain
  Air pollution in Chinese plains suppresses downwind mountain-valley breezes and precipitationMarch 2016
• A Spotlight on Improving Computing System Performance
  Song's research hits a high note with HPDC'16 program committeeMarch 2016
• Method Fills Gaps in Monsoon Understanding
  Researchers employed "UQ" technique to identify the missing pieces in modeling the East Asian monsoonMarch 2016
• Pollutants Slower to Degrade in Cool, Dry Air
  Sticky particles don't succumb to sunlight, an insight that could help refine pollution modelsMarch 2016
• In Search of Stability: It's All About Staying Super Cool
  Scientists find the temperature at which glass becomes a liquidMarch 2016
• Maladaptive Soil Microbes Warn of Rocky Road Ahead
  A 17-year-long experiment shows that climate shifts change how well the underworld of soil bacteria functionsMarch 2016
• Consorting with the Right Microbes
  Using microbial consortia may boost success of biotechnologiesMarch 2016
• Mix and Match MOF
  New composite material that traps oxygen selectively could be useful for energy applications such as fuel cellsMarch 2016
• Busted: Revealing Mismatches in MJO Modeling
  PNNL research uncovers the sources that prevent modeled precipitation from matching real-world resultsMarch 2016
• Chromium Breaks the Toughest of Bonds, with the Right Support
  Phosphorus atoms help drive metal to form ammonia, adding insights to turning renewable energy to fuelMarch 2016
• A Summer of Science on Cape Cod
  Scientists gain insights into aerosol properties near the North American coastMarch 2016
• Today's Clouds: They Aren't Reliable Reporters
  Researchers found that using today's clouds to understand clouds of the past poses problemsMarch 2016
• An Improved Compact Picture of Particles
  New model technique, specific to carbon-containing aerosol particles, sharpens climate modelMarch 2016
• Parasail Navigates New Research Territory
  Software library unites core bioinformatics algorithms for improved performance, efficiencyMarch 2016
• The Meaning of Resilience
  Experts say focus on function to develop resilient microbial communities for biotechnologiesMarch 2016
• New Material Increases the Lifetime of Solar-Powered Electrons
  Atom-by-atom control leads to an interface that sustains an internal electric field, an innovative property with promise in the energy conversion and storageFebruary 2016
• Birth and Growth of an Aerosol
  PNNL scientists more accurately model the formation and growth of tiny particles that influence clouds and climateFebruary 2016
• Biofuel Tech Straight from the Farm
  Research team taps EMSL, DOE JGI to harness promising fungi found in manureFebruary 2016
• Separate Paths to ‘Parallel‘ Solutions
  Three IPDPS papers to showcase novel solutions for improving HPC processingFebruary 2016
• The Dark Side of Cold Clouds
  Tiny particles of soot deform after giving birth to cloud ice and droplets, challenging climate modelsJanuary 2016
• Captured by the Game
  Game theoretic approaches up the ante on defending cybersecurity resourcesJanuary 2016
• Microbes Take Their Vitamins—for the Good of Science
  Scientists exploit organisms' needs to track "vitamin mimics" in bacteriaJanuary 2016
• Invited Review Highlights Mass Spec Imaging Developments, Applications
  PNNL scientists summarize ambient ionization techniquesJanuary 2016
• Molecules that Make Up Earth's Warming Blanket
  Scientists identify the chemical culprits responsible for smog trapping the sun's warmthJanuary 2016
• Buoy Makes Splash, Measures Wind
  PNNL outfitted platform with advanced weather instruments to gauge wind energy researchJanuary 2016
• Scientists Pinpoint One Way Nanoparticles Damage Immune Cells
  New evidence points to protein oxidation, a common means of molecular damageJanuary 2016
• Bringing New Light to a Transformative Protein
  Combined approach used to investigate photophysics of green fluorescent proteinJanuary 2016
• Research Serves Up Stream Heat to Strengthen Water-Energy-Land Dialogue
  PNNL developed new way to understand stream temperature in an integrated Earth-human systemJanuary 2016
• How Seashells Get Their Strength
  Study shows how calcium carbonate forms composites to make strong materials such as in shells and pearlsJanuary 2016
• Creating an Electrical Conduit Using Two Insulators
  Specially designed junction between two electrically insulating oxides yields a densely packed sheet of electronsJanuary 2016
• Study Finds How to Reduce Soot Pollution in Russia
  PNNL researchers recommend steps to reduce diesel-burning emissions in RussiaJanuary 2016
• The Down and Dirty About North American Snowpack
  Simulation surprise reinforces value of reality checksJanuary 2016
• Location Matters: Atmospheric Particle Travels Traced
  Where particle droplets are forming affects clouds and Earth's incoming and outgoing energyJanuary 2016
• Century-long U.S. Building Trends in Floor Space and Household Size
  PNNL study developed new dataset assessing construction, housing stock, and floor spaceDecember 2015
• Clouds Re-gathered by Wind Shear
  Changing wind forces at different altitudes determines weather systems, PNNL researchers foundDecember 2015
• Creating a Super Lattice: Zipping Electrons, Jumping Holes, and the Quest for Solar Fuels
  Better control of a chromium sidekick makes earth-abundant iron work better in solar panelsDecember 2015
• Laying a Foundation for International Energy Efficiency in Buildings
  Energy efficiency cooperation through effective exchanges on building energy codesDecember 2015
• The Catalyst's Choice
  The products created depend on the availability of highly active hydrogen atomsDecember 2015
• Transformations: Waste as Energy and Opportunity, Inventions in Catalysis, ACS Catalysis Lectureship Winners Interview
  December 2015
• Characterization of Soft Magnetic Nanocomposites Featured on Cover of IEEE Publication
  December 2015
• Optimizing Biofuel Production in Yeast
  Study identifies, characterizes lipid accumulation pathwaysDecember 2015
• The Truth about Microdiversity
  Scientists discover surprising differences in genomes of microbial communitiesDecember 2015
• Scientists Refrigerate Water...with Lasers!
  For the first time, researchers cool liquids with a laserDecember 2015
• Can Paris Pledges Avert Severe Climate Change?
  PNNL study shows that Paris emissions reduction pledges reduce risks of severe warmingDecember 2015
• Pollution Changes Clouds' Ice Crystal Genesis
  PNNL found dust particle surface reshaped during atmospheric passage, altering ice-forming abilityNovember 2015
• Teaching Reactions How to Navigate
  New topographical map shows the energy hills and valleys involved in turning electrons into fuelNovember 2015
• Now Available: Seeds from the Tree of Life
  Massive dataset dramatically improves access to information on environmentally important microbesNovember 2015
• Storm Clouds Take Rain on Rollercoaster Ride
  PNNL's new modeling technique describes water's up and down journey inside turbulent storm cloudsNovember 2015
• Getting Water to All the Right Places for Carbon Sequestration
  New study gets to buried interfaces without diggingNovember 2015
• News Release: Microbes Map Path Toward Renewable Energy Future
  Scientists find a surprise in how Cyanothece creates hydrogenNovember 2015
• California: A Coming Century of Fire?
  Researchers use risk analysis and modeled climate change to assess fire risk in The Golden State's futureNovember 2015
• Irrigation Methods Drain Water Availability
  Pumping water for irrigation likely to increase drought vulnerability in certain regions, PNNL shows via modeling expertiseNovember 2015
• Going to Extremes with Zirconia
  Scientists can now study samples under industrial conditions thanks to new toolNovember 2015
• Angling for an Answer
  PNNL researchers find fast, accurate method to compare climate effectsNovember 2015
• The Noble Architecture of New Materials
  Invited review shows progress in building ordered or chaotic structures for fuel cellsOctober 2015
• When the Wind Comes Sweeping Down the Plain
  The low-level jet, often rain's windy escort, explained with new modeling techniquesOctober 2015
• California, Here We Come: Floods and Drought
  Pacific Ocean patterns fueled by climate warming may launch more extreme weatherOctober 2015
• Too Many Variables Can't Spoil the View
  New technique highlights the most important details in land-use analysisOctober 2015
• West Coast Flooding on the Horizon
  PNNL researchers find more atmospheric rivers will hit western North AmericaOctober 2015
• CENATE: A Computing Proving Ground
  New center at PNNL will shape future extreme-scale computing systemsOctober 2015
• The Difference a Day (or Night) Makes
  Studying the diel cycle gives rise to new hypotheses about microbial community behaviorOctober 2015
• Taking Action for Resilient Cyber Systems
  Demo and workshop paper to showcase novel graph model at ACM Conference on Computer and Communications SecurityOctober 2015
• Soot Sources, a Savvy Study, and the Tibetan Plateau
  Climate model tagging technique tracks snowpack-melting particlesOctober 2015
• The Color of Smog
  New study shows the molecular details of how organic aerosol helps heat up and color the haze over megacitiesSeptember 2015
• Proud Model: Rolling on the River
  New capability for global streamflow simulation uses data from world's riversSeptember 2015
• Sizing Up Cyclones
  PNNL scientists develop better approach to predict the intensity of tropical hurricanesSeptember 2015
• Shoving Protons Around
  Review highlights molecular-level work involved in creating a design guide for catalysts for use of sustainable energySeptember 2015
• Good Is Not Enough:
  Improving Measurements of Atmospheric Particles
  PNNL finds new approach that extends existing methods to challenging-conditionsSeptember 2015
• Nailing Down the Jet Stream
  First-of-a-kind framework diagnoses the behavior of the jet stream in climate modelsSeptember 2015
• A Zoom Lens for A Global Climate Model
  PNNL scientists look more deeply at smaller areas to improve climate modeling globallySeptember 2015
• Please Do Spill the Oxygen
  Scientists show how clusters funnel atoms to create oxygen pools that benefit biofuels, fuel cells, and sensorsSeptember 2015
• Demystifying Aerosols
  PNNL researchers show that higher-resolution climate models can provide more accurate information on important particle-cloud interactionsAugust 2015
• Two Great Catalysts that Work Great Together
  Researchers use materials free of precious metals to speed the troubling side of the fuel cell reactionAugust 2015
• Better Batteries
  Imaging the nanoscale world inside a batteryAugust 2015
• Computer Focuses on Irregular Applications—with a Little Help from PNNL
  August 2015
• How to Store Sunlight on a Tight Energy Budget: Add More Protons
  The reaction to convert solar energy to fuel is 50 times faster with a simple change in the solvent usedAugust 2015
• A New Material for Transparent Electronics
  Specialized crystalline films revealed to be highly conductive and transparentAugust 2015
• Scientists Discover Precise Location of Active Sites on Popular Catalyst
  New design parameters could one day speed production and reduce costs for manufacturing everyday coatings and productsAugust 2015
• Viewing Precipitation Through the Modeling Lens
  PNNL researchers find six model parameters individually influence precipitation in a global modelAugust 2015
• Keeping it All Together
  Mathematical kinetics model accurately depicts grain-level corrosion plaguing metal alloysAugust 2015
• New Insight on How Crystals Form May Advance Materials, Health, and Basic Science
  July 2015
• Oxygen: Not at All Random
  Rejecting random diffusion, oxygen atoms create detailed architectures in uranium dioxide, radically altering our understanding of corrosionJuly 2015
• Scientists Estimate Soot Released from Diesel Burning in Russian Arctic
  Detailed research inventory will help inform policies that could slow Arctic meltingJuly 2015
• Sea Critters Rule the Clouds
  Microscopic phytoplankton cultivate half the summer cloud droplets over the Southern OceanJuly 2015
• Scientists Hijack Light-Loving Bacteria to Make High-Value Products
  Engineering a fast-growing bacterium to produce fatty acidJuly 2015
• Aluminum Clusters Shut Down Molecular Fuel Factory
  3-D images give clues to extending catalyst lifeJuly 2015
• Air Pollution Amplified Extreme Weather, Floods in China
  PNNL researchers find mechanism that ties human-caused air pollution to catastrophic floods in southwest ChinaJuly 2015
• Better Views of Slimy Substances
  3D imaging of biofilms shows interactions of cells, structure, and environmentJuly 2015
• OSU and PNNL Scientists Develop Improved Way to Assess Cancer Risk of Pollutants
  Collaboration part of a Superfund research programJuly 2015
• No Catalyst Is an Island
  Once thought unimportant, a supporting film actually speeds or derails electricity productionJune 2015
• The Reality of Problem Solving
  Algorithm accounts for uncertainty to enable more accurate modelingJune 2015
• New Research Nabs #1 Particle Pushers
  PNNL global model treatments reveal much larger climate impact from burning vegetation and biofuel emissionsJune 2015
• New NMR Tool Helps Scientists Study Elusive Battery Reaction
  Seeing inside a battery with a unique NMR "camera"June 2015
• Nighttime View of Earth Reveals Size of Urban Sprawl
  PNNL researchers develop global urban extent map from nighttime satellite imaging dataJune 2015
• The Shorter Road to Having It All: Fuel Efficiency and Cleaner Exhausts
  Five scientists review the state of research on two catalysts that can work in lean-burn enginesJune 2015
• A Collection of Quality HPC Research at IEEE Cluster 2015
  June 2015
• Kneading Enzyme Makes Ammonia Levels Rise
  Electron-delivering protein manipulates natural catalyst, changing ideas about fertilizer productionJune 2015
• Register for EMBEER Symposium
  A new conference hosted by EMSL and the Chemical Imaging Initiative at PNNLJune 2015
• Transformations: Focus on Zeolites, Catalysis at ACS Meeting, Exploring Molecular Channels
  May 2015
• Could Computers Reach Light Speed?
  Trapped light waves go farther than expected, giving insights on designing computer circuit interconnects that work at nearly the speed of lightMay 2015
• From Fire to Ice
  Volcanic ash proves inefficient cloud ice makerMay 2015
• MS3's Heldebrant and Li Receive DOE Early Career Research Program Awards
  May 2015
• Clouds' Role in Sunlight Stopping
  Research shows type and frequency of tropical clouds important for simulations of surface energy impactMay 2015
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Oregon Health & Science University Team up to Accelerate Biomedical Discovery
  Agreement pairs mass spectrometry and biomedical science expertise to open new doors for health researchMay 2015
• Finding the Missing Particles
  Years of results regarding secondary organic aerosols reduce uncertainty in climate projectionsMay 2015
• Brown Carbon Changes Environment, Climate
  Review identifies gaps to be filled to quantify brown carbon's impact on environment, climateMay 2015
• Tibetan Glacier Holds Sooty Secrets
  Researchers measure historical trends of soot in a southeastern Tibetan glacier and identify emission sources in a climate modelMay 2015
• Encouraging Minerals to Capture Troubling Radionuclides
  Carbonate minerals prove selective, providing new insights for nuclear material managementMay 2015
• Mimicking Biology to Create Fast, Efficient Catalysts
  Scientists are uncovering the design principles of natural catalysts, vital to energy storageMay 2015
• Towards Controlled Preparation of Complex Architectures Using High-Intensity Beams of Mass-Selected Ions
  Scientists build unique materials for fundamental studies in energy production and storageApril 2015
• Energy Star
  Novel models of HPC systems depict the interplay between energy efficiency and resilienceApril 2015
• Packing Heat: New Fluid Makes Untapped Geothermal Energy Cleaner
  Nontoxic solution could cut water use in half for enhanced geothermal systemsApril 2015
• The Devil's in the Details
  Advanced design to represent cloud turbulence improves simulations in a multi-scale modelApril 2015
• Simulating Subsurface Flow and Transport at Multiple Scales
  New method shows events occurring in a large sample at the resolution of soil grainsApril 2015
• Beyond Boundaries: Remote Heat Rouses Hurricanes
  Sea surface temperature in North Atlantic and Mediterranean waters triggers tropical cyclones afarApril 2015
• Unlocking Cloud Gridlock
  Handling climate-important cumulus clouds, regardless of model scaleApril 2015
• Cold Snaps Linger Despite Climate Change
  Extreme cold episodes will continue despite climate warming trends according to researchers' analysis of winter temperature distributionsApril 2015
• The Softer Side of Control without Clumping or Capping
  Creating bare, two-metal particles provides insights into potential substitutes for costly platinum in fuel cell catalystsApril 2015
• Trading Off Climate Models' Issues
  Higher resolution alone will not fix models' daytime precipitation cycle problemsApril 2015
• Atmospheric Rivers, Finely Modeled
  Researchers improve simulation of extreme precipitation in global climate modelsApril 2015
• Tracking Down Time Missteps
  New technique targets numerical errors related to time evolution in weather and climate modelsApril 2015
• Low-Dose Radiation Impacts Skin Sensitivity
  Systems approach suggests alterations in stability of cells and tissueApril 2015
• Shattering Bottlenecks in Ammonia Production
  New material supplies electrons to quickly disrupt nitrogen bond, speeding up the reactionApril 2015
• We're On Fire Now
  Scientists developed global model on the role of human activity and weather on vegetation firesMarch 2015
• StreamWorks: Pattern Detection for Your Protection
  Novel graph method detects cyber-attack patterns in complex computing networksMarch 2015
• A Meaningful Data Miner
  GEMS' cooperative software framework helps tame "too Big" dataMarch 2015
• Water and the Changing Structure of Zeolites
  Atoms crowd and abandon catalyst's internal channel surfaces, changing its ability to drive reactionsMarch 2015
• Putting Batteries on Stage Spotlights Performance at the Nanoscale
  New device lets scientists take images of lithium battery as it works and rechargesMarch 2015
• Does Death Stalk the Forest?
  No, say scientists: current forest models are at odds with real-world observationsMarch 2015
• The Two Faces of Aerosols
  New modeling approach shows current climate models may be off in estimates of some key pollutantsMarch 2015
• Sailing Through Uncharted Waters to Discover Catalysts' Secrets
  In the last 5 years, scientists have come a long way in characterizing reactions in aqueous environmentsMarch 2015
• The Cost of Limiting Global Warming
  Study finds real-world choices affect cost of emissions reduction, and shift them from emerging to industrialized countriesMarch 2015
• Electricity Needs Water: A State-by-State Assessment
  Scientists model the future of water required to generate U.S. electricityMarch 2015
• Switching It Up
  Mapping redox switches in cyanobacteria advances use as biofuelMarch 2015
• Climate Change Speed-Up
  Increasing temperature change over next several decades will accelerate, according to new researchMarch 2015
• In the Heat of the Reaction, a Single Atom Delivers
  Converting carbon monoxide in fuel cells with a gold catalyst hinges on one ion shuttling the critical electronMarch 2015
• Soot and Dust: A Better Picture of the Impact on Snow
  Study shows tiny particles have mighty power, heating and melting snowMarch 2015
• Nature Paper Provides Insight to Microbial Life in Permafrost
  Study reveals clues to how drowsy microbes in Arctic tundra change to methane-makers as permafrost thawsMarch 2015
• Caging Nuclear Waste
  Scientists offer metal-organic frameworks to solve energy problemMarch 2015
• Dendrite Eraser: New Electrolyte Rids Batteries of Short-Circuiting Fibers
  Solution enables a battery with both high efficiency and current densityMarch 2015
• Modeling Multiple Scales to Simulate Groundwater Dynamics More Accurately
  Analysis of hydrogeologic modeling shows effectiveness of multiscale hybrid methodsMarch 2015
• A Breath of Cold Air
  Scientists discover the truth behind the role of cold air pools in climateFebruary 2015
• Transformations: The Value of Catalysis, Top Five List from CME's Last Five Years, Catalytic Choreography
  February 2015
• Cross-institutional Team Demonstrations Tackle Big Data Challenges in Materials Science
  Collaborative environment for experimental facilities, computational modeling, and federated data science capabilities drives innovationFebruary 2015
• A Burning Issue: Following Soot to the Arctic
  A new way to quantify and track soot from its source to destinationFebruary 2015
• Simulating Across Scales
  New model simulates water flow from pores to ecosystemFebruary 2015
• Adventure Planning, Catalyst Style
  A new approach shows the molecular consequences of everything from taking unnecessary detours to getting hopelessly lostFebruary 2015
• Tall Clouds from Tiny Raindrops Grow
  Factors as small as raindrop physics may affect the accuracy of state-of-the-art climate modelsFebruary 2015
• Speeding Up the Epochs
  New model quickly shows if minerals form, which could be vital to creating cleaner energyFebruary 2015
• Even at High Humidity, Aerosols Stick Around
  Slowly evaporating particles refute assumption used in air quality and climate modelsFebruary 2015
• Defeating Dendrites and Capturing Capacity
  Cesium addition leads to protective layer around the lithium-metal electrode for energy-dense batteryFebruary 2015
• Born by Bubbles, Destined for Clouds
  Scientists identify ocean biology that affects sea spray chemistry, atmospheric particlesJanuary 2015
• Man trumps dog: Earlier assumption about BPA exposure confirmed
  New human study shows oral exposure does not create risk for high BPA exposureJanuary 2015
• How Ionic: Scaffolding in Charge of Calcium Carbonate Crystals
  Proteins and carbohydrates may instigate crystallization by acting like a sponge to capture calcium ionsJanuary 2015
• The Speed to Solution
  Addressing fast community detection and other related problemsJanuary 2015
• Duets by Molecules and Plasmons
  Scientists examine the information content in nanoscale chemical imagesJanuary 2015
• Particle's Warming Impact Brought to Light
  Measuring the impact of light-absorbing particles on Earth's snowpack, glaciers, and ice coverJanuary 2015
• What Perturbs a Group of Microbes?
  How microbial communities respond to change can affect their use in industrial processesJanuary 2015
• How Sea Spray Particles Evolve in the Atmosphere
  Carbon-rich chemicals coat sea salt particles, altering their structure and possibly changing the atmosphereJanuary 2015
• Small but Tough: Iridium Nanoparticles Resist Deactivation in Biofuel Production
  Scientists characterized catalysts to determine ability to convert methane to more valuable fuelsDecember 2014
• Bringing Oxides into the Visible Realm
  New method to reduce the optical band gap of strontium titantate thin filmsDecember 2014
• The Quality of Light
  Optimizing production rates of cyanobacteria that have a "bright" future in biofuel synthesisDecember 2014
• Decoding Microbial Interactions
  Deep sequencing gives insights into mechanisms of microbial interactionsDecember 2014
• The Microbe Mineral Makeover
  Scientists review decades of work into bacterial proteins that transform iron and other minerals for energy and growthDecember 2014
• Electron-Rich Ions Retain Charge When Softly Landed
  Soft landing of cage-like, negatively charged Keggin ions provides insight into energy storageDecember 2014
• The Bright Side of Arctic Clouds
  Atmospheric particles can brighten cold clouds as well as warm onesDecember 2014
• The Dynamics of Mixing
  New math model mingles many processes to examine mixing fronts in porous media flowsDecember 2014
• Geologic CO₂ Sequestration Inhibits Microbial Growth
  Microbes' response to injected CO₂ has implications for microbial ecology, engineering processesNovember 2014
• On the Right Track for Tropical Clouds
  Scientists find the cause of moisture buildup that initiates and propels the Madden-Julian OscillationNovember 2014
• Weaving a Catalyst
  Popular aluminum oxide created by interlacing different crystal formsNovember 2014
• Double Bonus: Win-Win for Atmospheric Particle Properties
  New method scores particle characteristics from two existing measurementsNovember 2014
• Powerful Brakes Applied by Cyclones' Cold Wakes
  Storms' lingering cold water paths restrict intensity of following tropical cyclonesNovember 2014
• Mountains and Winds Confound Particle Distribution
  New field data reveals unexpected atmospheric agitatorsNovember 2014
• From Seashells to Carbon Dioxide Sealants, Molecular Alchemists at Work
  Inspired by nature, scientists design protein-esque molecules to lock up carbon dioxideNovember 2014
• New Assay Platform Detects Largest Number of Known Biotoxins Simultaneously
  Rapid, inexpensive microarray increases ability to identify, treat toxin exposureOctober 2014
• Particle Profusion Conclusion
  Global model comparison project finds large diversity of organic aerosol representationsOctober 2014
• When Nudge Comes to Shove
  Model experiments develop technique to understand how tiny atmospheric particles change elusive ice cloudsOctober 2014
• Cheap Catalyst Gets Expensive Accessory
  Together, iron and palladium help remove troubling oxygen for biofuel reactionOctober 2014
• Global Natural Gas Boom Alone Won't Slow Climate Change
  Comprehensive analysis shows that natural gas could displace both coal and low-emitting energy sources over the long termOctober 2014
• Dust Takes Detour on Ice-Cloud Journey
  Pollution-coated particles bypass ice formation, but influence cloudsOctober 2014
• Cloud Catching Requires Persuasive Parameters
  Scientists determine which modeling parameters are most influential in simulating cloudsOctober 2014
• Liquid Water Fails To Keep Ions Apart
  Study changes conventional wisdom about how acids behave in waterOctober 2014
• A Shiny, New Graph Query System
  GEMS software provides a scalable solution for graph queries over increasingly large data setsOctober 2014
• Left Alone, Palladium Atoms Get the Job Done
  Isolated atoms quickly tackle carbon monoxide, potentially reducing lean-burn engine emissionsOctober 2014
• Mapping the March to Methodical Materials
  Scientists determine the progression of fundamental steps needed to nucleate metal-organic frameworks, captivating materials with promise in gas storage, chemical separations, and air conditioningOctober 2014
• Fueled by Algorithms
  Improvements to classical graph theory have far-reaching potential to impact modern-day problem solvingOctober 2014
• Fast and Rigorous: Finding Surface Reflectivity by Looking Up at Clouds
  New method efficiently estimates surface reflectivity from incoming sunlight bounced back by cloudsOctober 2014
• Off-shore Power Potential Floating in the Wind
  Buoys loaded with advanced weather instruments will predict offshore power potentialSeptember 2014
• Transformations: Future Challenges for Catalytic Vehicle Emission Control, Industrial Catalyst Developer at National Lab, Why Bio-oil Turns to Gunk
  September 2014
• More Haste, Less Waste
  Scientists developed a more efficient way to crunch climate numbersSeptember 2014
• As Light Dims and Food Sources Are Limited, Key Changes in Proteins Occur in Cyanobacteria
  Identification of redox-sensitive enzymes can enrich biofuel production researchSeptember 2014
• Taking Back the Angels' Share of Atoms
  Non-uniform evaporation prevents scientists from seeing every atom on a surfaceSeptember 2014
• Angling Chromium To Let Oxygen Through
  New semiconducting material works at temperatures low enough to improve fuel cell efficiencySeptember 2014
• Pinning Down Energy Levels that Govern Proteins' Shine
  Scientists discover the energy differences behind green fluorescent protein's glow in jellyfish skirts and biological studiesSeptember 2014
• Stealthy and Sticky: The Chemical Battle inside Instantaneous Energy Storage Devices
  Subtle differences in graphene electrodes could help electric cars merge into the mainstreamSeptember 2014
• Seeing Clearly Through a Liquid
  Designing controlled, reproducible experiments in an in situ liquid stageSeptember 2014
• Birth of a Material
  Study shows calcium carbonate takes multiple, simultaneous roads to different minerals, provides insight into trapping carbon dioxide undergroundSeptember 2014
• Bacterial Nanowires Are Really Wires, Not Hairs
  Shewanella's electricity-conducting wires built differently from common bacterial hairsSeptember 2014
• Predicting Cyclones: Small Errors Add Up to Big Difference
  Scientists uncover a reason for the unpredictability of Indian Ocean cyclonesAugust 2014
• Geoengineering: Opening a Dialogue on the Future
  A multi-model assessment looks at potential climate effectsAugust 2014
• Playing Twenty Questions with Molecules at Plasmonic Junctions
  Toward engineering ultrasensitive probes of nanoscale physical and chemical processesAugust 2014
• Comprehensive Proteomic Dataset of Ovarian Tumor Samples Released
  One of the largest publicly available datasets for cancer researchersAugust 2014
• Modelers Clear Pathways for the Water-Carbon-Energy Cycle
  Breaking down differences in modeling soil water substantially shifts carbon stored in landAugust 2014
• Water Leads to Chemical that Gunks up Biofuels Production
  Study shows water trips up key chemical reactions that turn plants into fuels, provides scientific principles that can speed up biofuel developmentAugust 2014
• Watching Nanoparticles Swim
  Researchers collaborate to see particles in real time in their native environmentAugust 2014
• SEAK Program Seeks to Tackle the Toughest Processing Problems
  August 2014
• Water Scarcity and Climate Change through 2095
  Model projections reveal future water availability based on multiple climate change scenarios and policiesAugust 2014
• "Wetting" a Battery's Appetite for Renewable Energy Storage
  New liquid alloy electrode improves sodium-beta battery performanceAugust 2014
• Research Masters the Misunderstood Mixed-Phase Cloud
  Eleven-model study reveals new insights in understanding Arctic cloudsAugust 2014
• Creating a GPS for Aluminum Ions
  New approach pinpoints locations in simple zeolite catalystsAugust 2014
• Night Lights Guide Urban Mappers from the Sky
  Promising new approach enables efficient, automatic mapping of urban areas from night lightsAugust 2014
• Molecular Mesh Catches a Chill
  In Nature Communications, scientists show how material could cool buildingsAugust 2014
• Frontiers in Energy Research Celebrates EFRCs
  Check out the latest newsletter issueAugust 2014
• New Imaging Approach Accurately Measures Lipid and Metabolite Distributions in Biological Samples
  Mass spectrometry technique could lead to answers about how cells interactJuly 2014
• Mapping Molecules in the Human Lung
  Molecular atlas could reduce mortality in premature infants caused by undeveloped lungsJuly 2014
• A Noble Gas Cage
  New material traps gases from nuclear fuel better and uses less energy than currently available optionsJuly 2014
• Comm Link
  Framework generates communication-optimal algorithms for contracting distributed tensors; may represent new state of the artJuly 2014
• Tropical Tempests Take Encouragement from Environment
  Scientists find 30-year trends in conditions that ripen Bay of Bengal tropical cyclonesJuly 2014
• Cherry Picking Molecules Based on Their Pi Electrons
  New material has second-to-none selectivity for ethylene, a high-demand industrial chemicalJuly 2014
• Dust Increases Cloud Cover
  Scientists find an unexpected culprit encouraging cloud formationJuly 2014
• Building the Ideal Rest Stop for Protons
  Determining preferences provides insight into molybdenum complex's ability to produce ammonia precursorJuly 2014
• The Stability of Gold Clusters: Every Ligand Counts
  The number of molecules attached to gold clusters has a previously unrecognized influenceJuly 2014
• Transformations: Changing the Game in Biomass Conversion, Molecular Road Rage, and Long-Lived Biofuel Catalysts
  July 2014
• Predicting Atmospheric Particle Population's Weight Gain
  New modeling framework improves understanding of organic particles' climate-relevant propertiesJuly 2014
• A Bug's Leaf
  Leaf-cutter ant fungus gardens transform during biomass degradation—findings give bioenergy-relevant informationJuly 2014
• Understanding How Sooty Snow Does Dirty Work
  Scientists sight better simulations of soot's sway on Arctic climate warmingJune 2014
• Researchers Propose a Common Yardstick to the Efficiency of Molecular Electrocatalysts
  Finding a consistent and accurate overpotential description to compare catalytic performanceJune 2014
• The Secret to Downscaling
  Promising new approach allows global and regional climate models to share process informationJune 2014
• Bubbling to the Top
  Scientists show how organic matter in sea spray contributes to atmospheric particlesJune 2014
• DOE to Renew Energy Frontier Research Center at PNNL
  Center for Molecular Electrocatalysis unites experts from many fields to conquer problems in energy production, storage and useJune 2014
• Match. Color. Repeat.
  Combinatorial graph techniques put schedulers in the driver's seatJune 2014
• Researchers Find Common Ground for Water and Land Process Modeling
  Hydrologic modeling is improved by defining basic computational units of land surface models to follow subbasin boundariesJune 2014
• Checking Up on Tropical Sunlight
  Understanding how well surface point measurements represent regional meteorologyJune 2014
• Automotive Body Building
  Integrated computational manufacturing process simulation models can prevent sheet failures in automobile alloy materialsJune 2014
• Satisfying Metals' Thirst Vital for High-Capacity Batteries
  Scientists show how to stabilize certain multiply charged metal cations and keep them from shredding water moleculesMay 2014
• Uranium Release Slows with Aging
  Long-term study of nuclear weapons site contaminant improves understanding of physicochemical processes controlling groundwater plume persistenceMay 2014
• Tagging Tiny Particles in Turbulent Clouds
  New modeling technique reveals how pollution particles alter swelling storm cloudsMay 2014
• Predicting Potholes on the Road to Renewable Energy
  Storing wind-generated electricity as fuels means catalysts must avoid low energy statesMay 2014
• Profiling Clouds' Inner Life
  Subgrid modeling pinpoints cloud transformation to uncover true reflective powerMay 2014
• Getting into the Fast Lane Means Minor Adjustments Far from the Catalyst's Core
  Adding an amino acid increases speed by 400% and requires little energyMay 2014
• Inverse Modeling of X-ray Imaging to Combat Nuclear Materials Trafficking
  Algorithm could improve detection capabilities in current X-ray detectorsMay 2014
• Water Woes Projected in U.S. Southwest
  Regional water availability reductions ahead according to research that reveals spring drying trendsMay 2014
• Resin-assisted Method Is a Pitch-perfect Improvement in Studying Influential Cysteine Thiols
  Faster, more sensitive, more effective alternative for probing reversible modificationsMay 2014
• Cyanobacterial Consortia Shed New Light on Phototrophic Biofilm Assembly
  Model "microecosystems" used to study producer-consumer interaction networks in microbial matsMay 2014
• Study Breathes Understanding into Plutonium-Nitrate Effects
  Team examines human, dog tissues to expand knowledge of exposure and retention outcomesMay 2014
• Navigating the Nitrogen Passage
  Scientists discover channel used by catalyst to produce ammonia, vital for food and fuel cropsMay 2014
• Palm: Making Application Modeling Easier
  New tool eases the burden of creating and reproducing analytical performance modelsMay 2014
• Teaching a Climate Model to Course Correct
  Scientists developed a feedback technique to manage uncertainties in solar geoengineeringMay 2014
• How a Plant Beckons the Bacteria That Will Do It Harm
  Work on microbial signaling offers a window into better biofuels, human healthMay 2014
• Looking at Clouds from All Sides Now
  Merging cloud and precipitation radar data provides a better view of tropical rain cloudsApril 2014
• Halving Hydrogen
  First view of nature-inspired catalyst after ripping hydrogen apart provides insights for better, cheaper fuel cellsApril 2014
• Lithium-sulfur Batteries Last Longer with Nanomaterial-Packed Cathode
  Metal organic framework captures troubling polysulfides that usually cause battery failureApril 2014
• Uncovering Global Effects of Clouds on Climate
  Multi-scale model provides global view of Asian pollution impacts on Pacific storm trackApril 2014
• ARM Data Team Hosts First Programming Summit
  April 2014
• Several Faces of Physics Become One
  New multiscale model unifies physical laws of water flow to span all scalesApril 2014
• Simplifying Exascale Application Development
  Scientists apply new graph programming method for evolving applications aimed at the exascaleApril 2014
• Agriculture's Growing Effects on Rain
  Research shows the impact of land-use change on African monsoon precipitationApril 2014
• Clarifying the Uncertain
  Efficient method for revealing key uncertainties proves viable in regional integrated assessment analysisApril 2014
• Uncovering the Details of Proton Relays Vital to Creating New Catalysts for Energy Storage
  Invited article reviews the science behind proton motion in hydrogen-generating catalystsMarch 2014
• Bioenergy Crops Resilient to Climate Change, Grain Not So Much
  New research links global crop data in climate change model accounting for emissions mitigationMarch 2014
• Manipulating Chemistry to Better Understand Biology
  Chemical probe profiles live-cell organelle activity, adds to understanding of lysosome dynamicsMarch 2014
• Putting the Pressure on Carbon Dioxide
  At a certain pressure, gas abandons clay's surface, reducing chances for fuel recovery or carbon sequestrationMarch 2014
• The Science of Creating Catalysts for Energy Storage
  Dan DuBois at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory reviews key advances in catalytic designMarch 2014
• Degradation Mechanisms Uncovered in Li-Ion Battery Electrolytes
  In situ scanning transmission electron microscopy helps characterize stability, degradationMarch 2014
• Indian Monsoon Reacts to Deserts' Whims
  Study shows distant desert dust strengthens Asian summer monsoonMarch 2014
• Building Complexity through Collaboration
  Scientists draw unified picture of alcohol's interactions with early transition metal oxide catalystsMarch 2014
• Lessons from an All-Ocean World
  Long-standing modeling challenges doused in simulations of important precipitation featuresMarch 2014
• Iron-bearing Minerals in Sediments Naturally Reduce Contaminant Levels
  Research team unearths innovative approach for reducing technetium riskMarch 2014
• Regional Analysis at the Climate, Energy, Water, and Land Nexus
  The new PRIMA integrated framework addresses crucial scientific questions and environmental decisionsMarch 2014
• Krypton Reporter Uncovers Oxygen's Antics
  On the surface of a popular catalyst, certain atoms and molecules flee when light appearsMarch 2014
• By Losing Their Shape, Material Fails Batteries
  Scientists show that too many electrons at the lithiation front in silicon are a problemMarch 2014
• The Myth of Perfection
  Defects on graphene electrode alter behavior of electrode-electrolyte interface in next-generation energy storage devicesFebruary 2014
• Looking at the Future of China's Building Energy Use
  Energy codes could help cut 22 percent from building energy consumption by end of centuryFebruary 2014
• Hot Radicals Change Material, Giving It an Affinity for Electrons
  One-pot synthesis transforms ubiquitous hydrocarbons into electron attractorsFebruary 2014
• In Situ Chemical Imaging at the Sub-Biofilm-Scale Now Possible
  Provides new look at naturally wet microbial community behaviorFebruary 2014
• Surpassing Boundaries in Fluid Dynamics
  Novel mathematical method provides computationally efficient way to model boundary conditions in fluid flowsFebruary 2014
• Transformations: Meeting the Catalysis Challenge in Aviation Fuels, Propylene Glycol Process Recognized, Role of Frustrated Lewis Pairs in Catalysis
  February 2014
• Revving Up Catalysts by Building in Proton-Only Offramp
  Simple addition to catalyst's outer edge speeds bond breaking and electron releaseFebruary 2014
• Adding Varoom to a Community Land Model
  New study finds accurate parameters to rev up water and energy flux modelingFebruary 2014
• Models Put a Global Spin on U.S. Agricultural and Land Use Practices
  Why growing crops for food rather than energy in the Midwest can help mitigate climate changeFebruary 2014
• Distant Desert Dust Increases Snowpack in California
  Local pollution's influence less impressive on Sierra Nevada Mountains' precipitationFebruary 2014
• Climate Model Must Do Dusty Duty
  Approaches for modeling dust size matters in how it affects the climateFebruary 2014
• Powering Performance at the Exascale
  Optimal performance within stringent power and reliability requirements is the main design criterion for exascale systemsFebruary 2014
• Watching Nanoparticles Grow
  New approach shows particles and ensembles follow different growth patterns, explaining a frustrating discrepancy in experimental resultsFebruary 2014
• Better Chemistry Through Computing
  Parallel in time algorithms speed up molecular simulation time scalesFebruary 2014
• The Overambitious Other Carbon
  Brown carbon works both sides of the climate equationJanuary 2014
• Commercialization License To Advance Batteries for Renewable Energy Storage
  PNNL's vanadium redox flow battery technology licensed by WattJouleJanuary 2014
• Model Parameter Proving Ground
  Testing an atmospheric model's radiative flux sensitivities at the top of the atmosphereJanuary 2014
• Hugging Hemes Help Electrons Hop
  Novel biological mechanism relays electrons in proteins in mineral-breathing bacteria important for energy-related researchJanuary 2014
• Scientists Capture "Redox Moments" in Living Cells
  Better understanding of hardy bacteria enhances tool for biofuel creationJanuary 2014
• The Long and Short of Modeling Water Resources Management
  A new module for Earth system models fills the gap across scalesJanuary 2014
• Batteries as They Are Meant To Be Seen
  In the search for long-lasting, inexpensive rechargeable batteries, researchers develop more realistic methods to study the materials in actionJanuary 2014
• Microfluidic Probe Allows Real-Time Imaging of Electrode-Liquid Electrolyte Interface
  New probe also couples electrochemistry and imaging approaches to observe interface kineticsJanuary 2014
• Battery Development May Extend Range of Electric Cars
  New anode quadruples life of lithium-sulfur battery, could also help store renewable energy more cheaplyJanuary 2014
• Soil Bacterium Causes Biofuel Breakdown
  SCF1 frees plant sugars in lignin for sustainable biofuelsJanuary 2014
• Brewing Up a Storm
  Depth of warm ocean water encourages development of Northeast Pacific hurricanes across yearsJanuary 2014
• Understanding Carbon's Past and Future
  Quantifying the human influence on the carbon cycleJanuary 2014
• When Less Is More: Fewer Proton Relays Improve Catalytic Rates
  First direct comparison of three nickel-based complexes shows complexes with 2 proton relays outperform those with 4January 2014
• Plugging Water's Effects in an Earth System Model
  Adding irrigation in a land model reveals challenges, points to future stepsDecember 2013
• The Complexity of Catalytically "Cracking" Cellulose
  Molecule's carbon chain length affects oxygen's departure in key reaction for building bio-fuelsDecember 2013
• Building a Structure for Efficiency
  Research is laying the foundation for improving energy use in rural ChinaDecember 2013
• Analyzing How Climate Effects Buildings
  Specially integrated model casts climate change impacts on buildings energy use in new lightDecember 2013
• Polar Impress
  Scientists improve detection of Arctic cloudsDecember 2013
• Testing a Land Model's Water Cycle Simulation Skills
  Uncertainty exposed and characterized in model's hydrologic parametersDecember 2013
• A Better Bit of Binding
  New catalyst-free method decorates electrode with designer molecules for fuel cells, sensorsDecember 2013
• Light Variation Drives Community Structure of a Hypersaline Microbial Mat
  Scientists expected saline changes as driver; results further understanding of microbial communitiesDecember 2013
• Eliminating a "Superbug"
  PNNL proteomics part of groundbreaking paper in NatureDecember 2013
• Cooler Days, Warmer Nights
  Study shows why pollution results in larger, deeper and longer lasting storm cloudsNovember 2013
• With Our Sites in the Sky
  ARM's Aerial Facility provides extensive datasets, new upgrades extend capabilitiesNovember 2013
• The Character of a Cathode
  Nickel segregation, cation spatial distribution, and tightly integrated phases occur in pristine battery materialNovember 2013
• Adaptation Science and Preparing for Change
  Climate and social scientists propose preparedness approach to climate changeNovember 2013
• Reaction Performs Differently in Different Size Pores
  Understanding biogeochemical reactions in different size pores has profound implications in environmental remediation and climate studiesNovember 2013
• Green Isoprene Closer to Reality
  Predictive model a step toward using bacteria as a renewable fuel sourceNovember 2013
• Crafting a Better Enzyme Cocktail to Turn Plants into Fuel Faster
  Tapping fungus to unlock energy leads to hot article, cover storyNovember 2013
• Forest's Past Indicates Future Ability to Withstand Climate Change
  Study reveals how well spruce forests survive environmental stresses, store carbonOctober 2013
• Testing a Relationship: Arctic Warming and China's Summer Monsoon
  New research links Arctic warming to China's environmental trends in recent decadesOctober 2013
• Digging into Climate Models' Needs with SPADE
  New framework uncovers resolution-dependent behavior in climate modelsOctober 2013
• Amino Acids Boost Protein Recovery in Microbial Communities
  Scientists find optimal soil pretreatment methodsOctober 2013
• Lost in Translation: Gene Expression Changes Don't Always Alter Protein Levels
  Changes in translational machinery appear to have greater impact on protein levels than changes in corresponding mRNAsOctober 2013
• Invited Review on Adding Biological Functionality to Electrodes Covers Decades of Research
  International team examines advances in using nano-objects and nano-engineeringOctober 2013
• A Whole Earth Model
  Tracking interactions between the Earth's air, land, ocean, ice, chemistry and biologyOctober 2013
• Cutting Through Complexity: Probing Soil Microbial Communities at the Aggregate Scale
  Results bring scientists closer to linking community structure to carbon cycling activity in soil environmentsOctober 2013
• Strong Influence of a Minor Substitution in Gold Clusters
  Ligand change controls size, stability, and charge state of nanoparticles synthesized in solutionOctober 2013
• Cutting Greenhouse Gases to Curb Climate Change also Saves Lives
  Global analysis shows the air pollution benefit of climate policyOctober 2013
• Scientists Write Invited Review to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Scientific Journal
  September 2013
• How the Newest Diesel Engines Emit Very Little Greenhouse Gas Nitrous Oxide
  Latest catalytic converters reduce pollution by unusual mechanismSeptember 2013
• Water-stressed Globe Will Face Increased Thirst, Study Finds
  Climate research shows Middle East and India at risk for greater water scarcitySeptember 2013
• 2013 Key Scientific Accomplishments Report Now Available
  September 2013
• Computer Simulations Show Effects of Engineering the Climate
  Idealized geoengineering techniques evaluated for impact on global warmingSeptember 2013
• Seeking Out Silent Threats to Simulation Integrity
  Controlling the impact of soft errors on optimization algorithm resultsSeptember 2013
• New Technique Efficiently Resolves Chemistry of Nanoparticles
  Elements clearly identified on 3D mapSeptember 2013
• Transformations: Kicking Catalysis' Precious Metals Habit, and the Strength of Collaborations
  September 2013
• Nailing Down Ice in a Cloud Model
  Comparing ice cloud properties calculations puts cloud model house in orderSeptember 2013
• The Long and Rich Life of Tropical Clouds
  Understanding environmental conditions that help tropical clouds flourishAugust 2013
• Novel Statistical Approach for Understanding Microbial Community Ecology
  New analytical framework compares processes across scales, ecosystems, taxaAugust 2013
• Strong Forces at Work in Simple Table Salt
  Intense electric fields alter electrons arrangement to produce light during NaCl crystallizationAugust 2013
• Computer Simulations Indicate Calcium Carbonate Has a Dense Liquid Phase
  Research could help scientists predict how carbon is stored undergroundAugust 2013
• Catch-24: Reflecting on Pollution Particles
  Measuring daytime changes in airborne particles shows true 24-hour reflected sunlight averageAugust 2013
• Detecting the Secrets of the Universe Deep Underground
  Using advanced detection techniques, scientists will attempt to detect a Majorana Particle.August 2013
• Controlling Oxygen May Stop Batteries from Slowly Fading
  Atoms' departure leaves electrons that irreversibly change the cathodeAugust 2013
• New Catalyst Dives into Water to Produce Hydrogen
  Earth-abundant metal at heart of material that creates 170,000 molecules a secondAugust 2013
• Soot, Methane Reduction Benefit Smaller Than Thought
  Focus on greenhouse gases needed to limit climate changeAugust 2013
• A Crystal of a Different Color
  One chemical forms two colors of crystals, gives insight into agostic bonds vital in industrial catalysisAugust 2013
• The Changing Face of Aerosols
  New study reveals chemical transformations of ambient organic aerosolsJuly 2013
• Ahoy Aquaplanet: Identifying Model Resolution Shortcomings
  Climate modeling approaches compared in all-ocean world for high-resolution revealJuly 2013
• Analyzing the Status of Oxide Surface Photochemical Reactivity
  Invited review shows power of scanning tunneling microscopy to understand and control the surface photochemistry of oxide materialsJuly 2013
• The Brass Ring of Climate Modeling
  Simplifying simulations of aerosol indirect effectsJuly 2013
• Irrigation's Impact on Clouds and Climate
  Water for agriculture in climate model increases model fidelity, shows influence on shallow cloud formationJuly 2013
• Genome Organization of Organism Reflects Its "Hot" Lifestyle
  Integrated multi-omics and bioinformatics approach improves genome annotation of Thermotoga maritimaJuly 2013
• Who Did It Best? Energy Research Explained in 1001 Words
  Take a moment and vote in the DOE challengeJuly 2013
• Transformations: Catalysis from Basic to Applied, from Crowded Highways to Open Skies
  July 2013
• Salmonella Infection Is a Battle Between Good and Bad Bacteria in the Gut
  New insights into food poisoning show Salmonella have a novel sugar preferenceJuly 2013
• Aquatic Microbe Oxidizes Iron Minerals from the Surface Inward
  Molecular-level study isolates mechanisms at the protein-mineral interface, providing insight into the kinetics of bacterial oxidation of common mineralsJune 2013
• When Benzene's Bonds Break: Hydrogen Release Depends on Bond Scission, Not Adsorption
  First step in breaking apart aromatic compound is the rate-limiting stepJune 2013
• New Imaging Tool Directly Measures Liquid Surfaces
  Basic scientific insights of interest for energy storage, environmental cleanupMay 2013
• New Facet of Extracellular Electron Transfer Found
  Biofilms move electrons long distances across two distinct layers, even under starving conditionsMay 2013
• Breaking Apart Clusters to Understand Growth
  Scientists determine activation barrier in ammonia-sulfuric acid clusters that could lead to cloud formationMay 2013
• Crossing the Atmosphere's Next Frontier
  New atmospheric modeling paradigm breaks previously accepted notionsMay 2013
• Microfluidic Devices Move from Application to Fundamental Science
  Frequently used in sensors, these small devices are helping scientists obtain chemical images of delicate liquidsMay 2013
• How to Overcome the Oxide Barrier
  New insight into how to make electrical contact with an oxide semiconductorMay 2013
• At the Junction of Humid and Sticky
  Relative humidity determines viscosity of carbon-based atmospheric particlesMay 2013
• Would You Hire This Catalyst?
  New technique allows scientists to directly compare catalysts' efficiency in different situationsMay 2013
• Integrated Omics Uncovers Roles of Fungi and Bacteria in Lignocellulose Degradation
  Leaf-cutter ant "gardens" could provide clues for generating cellulosic biofuelsMay 2013
• Rain and Cloud Resistance
  Tropical western Pacific regional cloudiness appears to form on its own scheduleMay 2013
• Fires, Hurricanes and the Climate
  Research shows how natural disturbances affect climate change response strategiesMay 2013
• Wind and Cold Carry Dust to New Heights
  Desert dust fuels heat pump effect over the Tibetan PlateauMay 2013
• Rosettes and Rods
  Scientists reveal morphology, growth mechanisms of precipitates from carbon dioxide storageMay 2013
• Controlling Proton Source Speeds Catalyst in Turning Electricity to Fuel
  Nickel-based catalyst three times faster with adjustments to key acidApril 2013
• Fair-Weather Clouds Hold Dirty Secret
  New study reveals particles that seed small-scale clouds over OklahomaApril 2013
• Atmospheric Bit Players Take Stage
  Influence of particles on regional water cycle and climate over CaliforniaApril 2013
• When Pollution Gets a Whiff of Trees
  City and tree emissions mix it up causing poor air qualityApril 2013
• Motivating Carbon Dioxide
  Scientists show what it takes to get the potential fuel feedstock to a reactive spot on a model catalystApril 2013
• Smashing Glass at the Molecular Level
  Scientists show how cracks propagate through thick and thin layers of frozen liquid waterApril 2013
• Cybernetic Model Developed to Predict Shewanella Metabolic Behavior
  Detailed network-based dynamics address metabolic pathways, dynamic regulationApril 2013
• Reining in Rain's Reign
  A unique calibration technique uncovers the details of precipitation in a climate modelApril 2013
• Making the Case for Regional Modeling
  Tackling global environmental issues means adopting smaller, regional approachApril 2013
• Transformations Newsletter Presents Catalysis and Sustainable Energy
  April 2013
• Clouds Pull Rank in the Tropical Atmosphere
  A decade of data discloses the influence of clouds on the tropical energy balanceMarch 2013
• Striking While the Iron Is Hot
  Chromatography combined with database search strategy identifies hard-to-find heme proteinsMarch 2013
• A New Method for Measuring the Viscosity of Nanoparticles
  First direct determination of the chemical diffusivity and viscosity of secondary organic aerosolsMarch 2013
• Unlocking the Parkinson's Puzzle
  Developing an assay to identify components in protein structures to aid diagnosis, treatmentMarch 2013
• Water for Power
  Reducing power plant greenhouse gas emissions and the effect on water useMarch 2013
• Catalysts' Outer Coordination Spheres Take Their Place in the Spotlight
  Invited review shows influence and gives state of the science on exterior structuresMarch 2013
• One Year into Three-Year Bio-Based Jet Fuel Project
  March 2013
• Rivers Run Right Through It...The Model
  New river-routing model improves simulations of water movement within the Earth's systemMarch 2013
• Reaching Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Concentration Goals
  Technology improvements reduce cost of reaching goals, but not essential to meet themMarch 2013
• Water Supply and Demand
  Scenarios to project global demand water use over the 21st centuryMarch 2013
• Observing Chemistry of Atmospheric Particles and Droplets with New Mass Spectrometry Techniques
  Review article reached the International Reviews in Physical Chemistry most read listMarch 2013
• A Long Way from Home: Saharan and Asian Dust and Particles End Journey in California
  Study shows that aerosols from one side of the world influence rainfall in anotherMarch 2013
• Seeing the Messages Microbes Send
  Novel chemical imaging instrument shows how bacteria support diverse, nearby coloniesMarch 2013
• A Decade and Counting
  An assessment of atmospheric research in the equatorial western PacificMarch 2013
• 20 Years Serving Science
  The ARM Climate Research Facility has amassed climate data and key accomplishments over the last two decadesFebruary 2013
• Photobioreactor Enables Systems Biology Studies of Cyanobacteria
  Feedback-controlled LEDs provide repeatability, larger samplesFebruary 2013
• The Short and the Long of Storms
  Tracing a storm's life with a trifecta of dataFebruary 2013
• No Downtime for Communication
  New framework allows for asynchronous communication in exascale machinesFebruary 2013
• Dust Dries Clouds by Gobbling Up Water Vapor
  Scientists show how different cloud seeds can influence the greenhouse effectFebruary 2013
• Synthetic Molecule First Electricity-Making Catalyst to Use Iron to Split Hydrogen Gas
  Fast and efficient biologically inspired catalyst could someday make fuel cells cheaperFebruary 2013
• BPA Findings Highlighted at AAAS Annual Meeting
  Meta-analyses of bisphenol A studies show human exposure is likely to be too low for estrogenic effectsFebruary 2013
• Ions Shed Water to Slide into the Perfect Pore
  Metal ions refuse to lose for large gaps, but will for a tighter fitFebruary 2013
• Protein Probes for Biomass
  New protein probes find enzymes for biofuel productionFebruary 2013
• Catalyst Becomes More Selective After Oxygen Atoms' Departures
  For the first time, scientists saw how titanium dioxide surface defects halt photodecompositionFebruary 2013
• Lanthanum Chromium Oxide's Energetic Dance with Light
  Experimental measurements and modeling resolve two decades of debateFebruary 2013
• Extraterrestrial Effects on Climate? Not So Much.
  The influence of cosmic rays on cloud droplet formation explored in a global climate modelFebruary 2013
• Adding Natural Elements to Synthetic Catalysts Speeds Hydrogen Production
  Scientists show how adding amino acids far from a catalyst's center can rev it upFebruary 2013
• Proton Delivery and Removal Can Speed or Distract Common Catalyst
  Placing protons in the right spot lets catalysts avoid wasting time and energy on profligate reactionsFebruary 2013
• License Will Lead to Faster-Charging Batteries for Phones, Electric Vehicles
  January 2013
• Feng Receives Thesis Award from Chinese-American Ocean-Atmosphere Association
  January 2013
• Seeing a Common Catalyst with New Eyes
  Chemical imaging microscope shows corrugated gamma-alumina surfaceJanuary 2013
• Batteries Lose in Game of Thorns
  Scientists see how and where disruptive structures form and cause voltage fadingJanuary 2013
• The Biology of Plague
  Systems approach used to investigate strains of YersiniaJanuary 2013
• Soot is Warming the Planet
  Sunlight-absorbing black carbon emissions from human activities now #2 in climate warmingJanuary 2013
• Catalysis Research Star of New Newsletter, Video
  January 2013
• An Unexpected Pairing of Frustrated Molecules
  Scientists at PNNL explain how separated molecules get together to split hydrogenJanuary 2013
• Marginal Lands Are Prime Fuel Source for Alternative Energy
  Natural vegetation equals feedstocks for biomass productionJanuary 2013
• Cotton-Ball Clouds Contained
  New modeling method captures clouds' shading effectsJanuary 2013
• PNNL, UW tackle big data with joint computing institute
  Northwest Institute for Advanced Computing seeks solutions to real-world problemsJanuary 2013
• Metabolomics Key to Identifying Disease Pathway
  Research reveals lactic acid's role in lung diseaseJanuary 2013
• Chemical Probe Finds Fungal Organism Function
  Activity-based protein profiling suggests how fungus becomes pathogenicJanuary 2013
• A Pathway for Protons
  Efficient delivery to material's center turns oxygen cleanly into waterJanuary 2013
• Slow Trumps Fast in Changing the Summer Monsoon
  Pollution's gradual impact on sea surface temperature more important than quicker impact on clouds, air and landDecember 2012
• Lord of the Wings: Elevated Particles a Rising Star
  Aircraft instrument puts important particle-climate properties on stageDecember 2012
• Soft Landing and Particle Coverage Key to Keeping or Losing Charge on Surfaces
  New results may aid rational design of materials for sustainable energyDecember 2012
• A Shortcut to Aerosol Signatures
  Scientists find a way to distinguish the aerosol particle signal from the weather noiseDecember 2012
• The Middle Child of Tropical Clouds
  Mid-level tropical clouds form differently during active and break monsoon periodsDecember 2012
• The Complexities of a Simple Molecule
  Carbon dioxide reveals a predilection for tumbling alone and lining up togetherDecember 2012
• Most Scalable Work Distribution Strategies
  Load-balancing algorithms achieve the most scalable approaches to balance workDecember 2012
• Team Led by Argonne National Lab Selected as DOE's Batteries and Energy Storage Hub
  PNNL contributes expertise to 5-year $120 million Joint Center for Energy Storage ResearchNovember 2012
• Pollution Hitches Ride to Arctic
  Pollution from fossil fuel and forest fire burning tucks inside other atmospheric particlesNovember 2012
• Illustrating the Power of Modeling
  Experiments validate quantitative model predictions for cell activation dynamicsNovember 2012
• Predicting the Future for Stroke Victims
  Computer model enables better understanding of what happens during and after strokeNovember 2012
• Getting a Quick View of Data
  New software component provides near real-time look at experimental dataNovember 2012
• Novel Archaea Found in Geothermal Microbial Mats
  Identifying phyla key to understanding microbial community structure and functionNovember 2012
• Rewriting the Rules on Electron Affinity and Other Electrochemical Properties
  Researchers disprove familiar scientific assumptions that could result in better materials designNovember 2012
• Nano-DESI Takes Active Approach to Understanding Complexity
  Setting up a small reaction vessel in a liquid droplet lets scientists quickly analyze molecules in complex mixturesNovember 2012
• New Bacteria Divisions Discovered
  Potential roles in carbon cycling, bioremediation reported in ScienceNovember 2012
• Tropical Clouds: From Jekyll to Hyde
  Revealing the environmental conditions that push tropical clouds from fair-weather to stormyNovember 2012
• Invisible Giants in the Sky
  Unexpectedly large sunlight reflecting impact of big particles in a clean skyNovember 2012
• Searching for Molecular Radical's Secrets of Stability
  Once thought inherently unstable, these oxidized metal complexes actually hold togetherOctober 2012
• When Clouds Hang Out with Pollution
  Clean sky clouds more susceptible to pollution's pressureOctober 2012
• Connections for the Building Energy Efficiency Community
  Online database facilitates collaboration and communication in building energy efficiency effortsOctober 2012
• Sustained Hydrogen Production from Cyanobacteria in the Presence of Oxygen
  PNNL-developed bioreactor is key to achievementOctober 2012
• Getting Collaborative About Climate
  International climate research team finds working together yields best resultsOctober 2012
• Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Aerosol
  Satellite images reveal that clouds affect the particles surrounding themOctober 2012
• Dimming the Sun's Light
  Planet's sensitivity to greenhouse gases will determine how much shading could be needed to slow temperature riseOctober 2012
• Mass Spec Makes the Clinical Grade
  Protein assays matching sensitivity and accuracy of antibody-based clinical tests might speed drug discovery, basic biology researchOctober 2012
• 2012 Fundamental & Computational Sciences Accomplishments Report Now Available
  October 2012
• Nickelblock: An Element's Love-hate Relationship with Battery Electrodes
  October 2012
• Creating an Iron Understudy
  Designer particles stand in for layers of subsurface mineralsSeptember 2012
• A-Tisket, A-Tasket, The Greenhouse Gas Basket
  Ranking methane's impact on future climate changeSeptember 2012
• Caught in the Act: Atmospheric Organic Particles' MO Revealed
  Elusive atmospheric compound revealed in the laboratorySeptember 2012
• Moving Mountains: Electrons Hop through Iron Oxide Minerals in a Type of Semiconduction
  Research helps clarify how minerals grow and disintegrateSeptember 2012
• Lung Imaging Research Gets Its Second Wind
  Bytes versus breathsSeptember 2012
• Dust Achieves Lofty Aspirations
  Disposition to form ice crystals is measured and modeled for a new-fangled frameworkSeptember 2012
• The Path a Proton Takes
  Scenic route preferred to more direct path in alternative fuel cell membraneAugust 2012
• How to Catch Aerosols in the Act
  Scientists use satellites to measure how pollution particles affect cloudsAugust 2012
• A Chemistry Tale of Two Carbons
  Comprehensive field study of urban and natural emissions interacting to affect climate changeAugust 2012
• New Protein Discovered Gives Insights to Iron's Fate Underground
  Scientists identify molecule that steals electrons, leaving iron stuck in the mudAugust 2012
• Fresh Water Feeds Hurricanes' Fury
  Hurricanes and tropical cyclones become up to 50 percent more intense when passing over oceans inundated with fresh waterAugust 2012
• Turning Down the Heat for Carbon
  Unusual reaction eschews high temperatures and water to lock away climate-changing carbon dioxideAugust 2012
• Listening to Life
  New chemical imaging method probes the communications of live microbial coloniesJuly 2012
• Mother Nature as a Wire Manufacturer
  With computational models, scientists see how microbe directs electronsJuly 2012
• Pollution Weakens Monsoon's Might
  Local, global emissions suppress South Asian summer rainfallJuly 2012
• Unique Protein Fold Flags Potentially Unique Function
  Crystal structure of a cyanobacterial protein associated with nitrogen fixationJuly 2012
• Flexible Molecular Cages Expand to Pack in Multiple Metals
  Solid metal frameworks retain shapes after unpacking, allowing detailed measurementsJuly 2012
• Iron Center and Pendant Nitrogen Needed to Achieve Catalyst's Goal
  Scientists built catalysts that cleave bonds for platinum-free fuel cellsJuly 2012
• Bytes for Bits
  Researchers develop a new, efficient aerosol module for climate modelsJune 2012
• Teaming, Integration Lead to R&D 100 Award
  Graphene nanostructures for lithium batteries enable rapid recharge of electric vehicles and consumer electronic productsJune 2012
• Ionic Liquid Improves Speed and Efficiency of Hydrogen-Producing Catalyst
  Ongoing saga of building a better fuel cell catalyst goes holisticJune 2012
• Watching Molecules in Slow Motion
  By supercooling liquids, scientists can determine the physics happening in glassesJune 2012
• Seeing All the Angles
  Scientists measure how water and oils interact with surfacesJune 2012
• Collaborative Study Looks for Clues on Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancer
  PNNL, Walter Reed, and Windber to scour triple negative breast cancer for leads on diagnostics and drugsJune 2012
• Pollution + Storm Clouds = Warmer Atmosphere
  Computer modeling reveals new insights on interactions between pollution particles and stormsMay 2012
• Plump Up the Clay
  Carbon dioxide moves into and expands a common mineral in carbon sequestration caprocksMay 2012
• Desert Dust Intensifies Summer Rainfall in U.S. Southwest
  Particles cause atmosphere to heat up, strengthening monsoonMay 2012
• Building a Framework, Brick by Brick
  Regional stakeholder input helps construct better models for climate change decisionsMay 2012
• The Copper Ion That Wasn't an Accident
  Charged metal particle lets industrial catalyst add and remove electronsMay 2012
• Annotating Plague with Proteogenomics
  Multifaceted strategies help refine annotations of three Yersinia strainsMay 2012
• Invisible Tropical Clouds
  Scientists use new method to zero in on source of tropical cloudsApril 2012
• Human Skin Model Shows Signaling Pathway Effects from Low Dose Exposure
  Model gives good representation of intact tissueApril 2012
• Proteomics Identifies Targets of Ionizing Radiation in a Human Skin Model
  Found unique phosphopeptides showing changes in response to doseApril 2012
• Catalysis Research Selected for Team Science
  EMSL announces Team Science projects to accelerate discoveryApril 2012
• Getting Your Catalyst What It Needs
  New method creates highly reactive catalytic surface, packed with hydroxyl speciesApril 2012
• Study Dusts Sugar Coating Off Little-Known Regulation In Cells
  O-GlcNAc regulatory system adds complexity in cell regulation, could eventually provide new drug targetsApril 2012
• Same Samples, Different Analytical Strategies, Complementary Inferences
  Two approaches to further understanding of subsurface microbial communities published togetherApril 2012
• Genome-Scale Model of Cyanobacterium Developed
  Cyanothece's complete metabolism describedApril 2012
• Tasting Carbon with WAFT'ed Light
  New instrument analyzes tiny samples at low pressure and temperatureApril 2012
• Triple Play for Liquid Probing
  Technical advance allows researchers to watch liquid surfaces interactApril 2012
• Gases Drawn Into Particles Stay There
  SPLAT helps to elucidate formation and properties of complex organic particlesApril 2012
• New Metal Alloy Electrode Designed for Plus-Sized Ions
  Tin, antimony, and carbon material increases sodium battery's capacityApril 2012
• Shedding Light on Photosynthesis
  Dynamic proteome analysis of Cyanothece 51142April 2012
• Methane Mitigation Seminar for Russia's Oil and Gas Production
  March 2012
• Taming Uncertainty in Climate Prediction
  Using the uncertainty quantification method in precipitation modelingMarch 2012
• Silicon-carbon Electrodes Snap, Swell, Don't Pop
  Nanocomposite electrodes being charged with electricity reveal performance advantages that could lead to longer-lasting, cheaper vehicle batteriesMarch 2012
• Pinpointing Plutonium Proclivities
  New study queries interactions of metal-reducing bacteria with plutonium oxideMarch 2012
• Digging Deeper in the Dirt
  Targeted metagenomic analyses reveal underground microbes that may influence and alter contaminant fate and transport at Hanford SiteMarch 2012
• How Nitric Acid Overcame Its Fear of Water with a Little Help from Its Friends
  High concentrations result in acid forming hydrogen bonds and more structure, reducing dissociationMarch 2012
• Taking Stock of Subsurface Microbial Communities at Hanford
  Census improves understanding of how microbes influence contaminant behaviorMarch 2012
• Clouds Get in the Way
  Measuring how climate models calculate the effects of clouds on Earth's warmingMarch 2012
• A Finger in the Wind
  Overview of weather and atmospheric conditions during study of natural and urban emissionsMarch 2012
• Bacteria Tend Leafcutter Ants' Gardens
  Microbes turn leaves into nutrients; knowledge could improve biofuel productionMarch 2012
• Gases Drawn Into Smog Particles Stay There
  SPLAT helps pinpoint pollution particles to improve smog predictionsFebruary 2012
• Toppling Raman Shift in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
  Vibrational mix shines new light on carbon sequestration measurementsFebruary 2012
• Small-Scale Soil Studies Provide Big Benefits
  Aggregate assays show more about microbial communitiesFebruary 2012
• Catalyst Masters Reverse
  New metal catalyst drives hydrogen fuel reaction forwards and backwardsFebruary 2012
• A Better Picture of Clouds
  Capturing the effects of pollution bits on clouds and climateFebruary 2012
• Gauging Water's Future
  Earth system model tested to estimate watershed runoffFebruary 2012
• Modeling Microbes to Manage Carbon Dioxide
  Model developed to understand microbial processes in cellulose degradationFebruary 2012
• Learning About Material Integrity from Statistical Data
  Imaging, statistics, and computational analysis shed new light on defectsFebruary 2012
• Driving Change in Technology
  Public policy moves energy technology transformationFebruary 2012
• Studying the Chemistry as It Happens in Catalytic Reactions
  New probe shows the in-between stages of a reaction under realistic conditionsJanuary 2012
• The Great Gas Hydrate Escape
  Computer simulations revealing how methane and hydrogen pack into gas hydrates could enlighten alternative fuel production and carbon dioxide storageJanuary 2012
• The Proof is in the Clouds
  Accuracy of new WRF-Chem version validated by studying cloud behaviorJanuary 2012
• When Atoms Collide
  Method that can validate nuclear collision models benefits IAEAJanuary 2012
• Bacteria to the Rescue
  High-performance computing adds speed, clarity to uranium bioremediation researchJanuary 2012
• A Pop Quiz for Cells
  Scientists devise new imaging technique for analysis of biological samplesJanuary 2012
• Getting Your Molecule into the Movies
  Computer simulations give insights into how carbon dioxide reacts with a sequestering liquidJanuary 2012
• Predicting Arctic Sea Ice Loss
  Scientists put climate model through paces, find shortcomingsJanuary 2012
• Worldwide Water in the Balance
  Tropical clouds hold clues for the global water cycleJanuary 2012
• Helping Hydrogen Move Back Home
  Combining experiment and theory, scientists study the potential of inexpensive hydrogen activation catalysts to recharge chemical hydrogen storage materialsJanuary 2012
• Case Closed on Nauru Island
  Scientists capture, tag, archive clouds' effect in tropicsJanuary 2012
• Mock Atoms Prove Attractive
  Researchers added first pseudo atoms to electronegativity scaleJanuary 2012
• Cutting Air Pollution Got Boost from Weather
  Scientists compared emission controls versus weather during Beijing 2008 Olympic GamesDecember 2011
• Lipidomics Leads to Paper's Selection as Editor's Choice
  Authors identify lipid profile characteristic of newly diagnosed type 1 diabetesDecember 2011
• Cloud Droplets, Ready for Prime Time
  An open casting call for cloud droplets realizes big rewardsDecember 2011
• A Dance of Aerosols
  Study shows plant-sourced particles pick and choose their partnersDecember 2011
• Fingerprinting Uranium
  Researchers show how to use x-rays to identify mobile, stationary forms of atomic pollutantDecember 2011
• Fluorescent Probes Increase Understanding of Bacterium's Electron Transfer
  Electron migration via protein trafficking tightly regulated by cellDecember 2011
• An About-Face on Electrical Conductivity at the Interface
  Study offers new explanation of conduction at interface of oxide materialsNovember 2011
• Bubbles Help Break Energy Storage Record for Lithium-Air Batteries
  Foam-based graphene keeps oxygen flowing in battery that holds promise for electric vehiclesNovember 2011
• Preparing a Homogenous Haystack
  Scientists show how to prepare identical particles for analysis, eliminating the huntNovember 2011
• The Pollution, Cloud, Climate Connection
  November 2011
• Scientists Enumerate Advances, Retreats in Designing New Membranes for Renewable Energy Storage
  Over a quarter century of research into refining or replacing expensive material reviewed by team at Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryNovember 2011
• Division of Labor
  Replacing hand-weeding of soil plots reduces effort to identify emitted carbon sourcesNovember 2011
• Getting to Xenon
  Scientists examine alternatives for pulling this rare, expensive element out of air samplesNovember 2011
• Iodate Refuses to Intimidate
  The ion's positive nature draws water molecules in, despite its large size and reputationNovember 2011
• What Are Those Molecules Doing?
  New technology enables molecular-level insight into carbon sequestrationNovember 2011
• The Birth of a Cloud Droplet
  Comparing simulations of how atmospheric particles become cloudsOctober 2011
• PNNL Chosen as a Premier Proteomics Center for Cancer
  Lab resources will benefit the Clinical Proteomic Tumor Analysis ConsortiumOctober 2011
• The Preferences of Uranium
  Radionuclide's adsorption in Hanford Site sediments varies based on grain sizeOctober 2011
• The Meaning and Mastery of Metadynamics
  International computational scientist Michele Parrinello speaks at PNNLOctober 2011
• Spinning Peptides, Not Webs, From Spider Silk
  Scientists design a novel protein-based watery gel that could help keep drugs where they are neededOctober 2011
• Sunlight Changes Aerosols in Clouds
  Scientists show how sunlight alters optical, chemical properties of atmospheric particlesOctober 2011
• Helping Materials Handle Extreme Stress
  New study shows veins appear in nickel alloy with high chromium contentOctober 2011
• Addressing How Cigarettes Cause Cardiovascular Disease
  Antibody microarray analysis provides insight about mechanisms of lung diseaseOctober 2011
• Perspective Article Examines Conductivity at the LaAlO₃ and SrTiO₃ (001) Interface
  The mechanism of conductivity may depend critically on interface composition, which is often ignored in the literatureOctober 2011
• 2011 Fundamental & Computational Sciences Accomplishments Report Now Available
  October 2011
• The Future of Clean Air
  Century-scale scenarios connect clean air with prosperitySeptember 2011
• Putting the Pieces Together
  Understanding Arctic clouds develops a picture of global climate changeSeptember 2011
• Creating Desirable Materials Requires Salt, But Not Space
  Team answers fundamental questions about self-assembling designer metal oxides for batteriesSeptember 2011
• Clearing the Air
  Research points to regional strategies to reduce urban air pollutionSeptember 2011
• Python Bindings Snake into Global Arrays Toolkit
  Programming language gets new support for writing high-performance computer codesSeptember 2011
• Ice Heating Up Cold Clouds
  In a heated battle, ice crystals win the competition for cloud water vaporSeptember 2011
• Novel High-Performance Hybrid System for Semantic Factoring of Graph Databases
  PNNL team wins second place in "Billion Triple Challenge"September 2011
• Positioning and Pinching Slow Proton Movement in Catalyst
  Changing conformations, tight bonds hamper proton movement needed to turn hydrogen into energySeptember 2011
• Investigating Infectious Disease Interactions
  Multi-omics strategy gives systems-level insight toward Salmonella pathogenesisSeptember 2011
• Tally a Twofer in Cloud Characterization
  Measuring both atmospheric particles and sky cover in one fell swoopSeptember 2011
• Stories of Discovery and Innovation-
  The Science of Superplasticity
  Understanding the interplay of grains helps cars drop the pounds, be more fuel efficientSeptember 2011
• Mastering the Mysteries of the MJO
  Capturing a complete picture of a planetary-scale weather patternSeptember 2011
• Understanding Tungsten Migration Blazes Trail for Nano Electronic Device Development
  Significant migration mechanisms of tungsten clusters on nanoparticlesSeptember 2011
• Stories of Discovery and Innovation-
  Terminating Toxic Metals
  Molecularly engineered material solves complex environmental contamination issuesSeptember 2011
• A Better Look at the Brain
  Imaging expert describes tools developed to understand nervous systemAugust 2011
• Water Films Expedite the Underground Lockup of Climate Change's Chief Culprit
  Carbon dioxide is more quickly turned to stone when water is presentAugust 2011
• Catalyst That Makes Hydrogen Gas Breaks Speed Record
  Material designed for energy applications is10 times faster than natural enzyme, uses inexpensive metalsAugust 2011
• From Earth to Table to Air
  Understanding regional nature of agricultural CO₂ can help shape greenhouse gas mitigation strategiesAugust 2011
• Brightening Clouds
  Atmospheric scientists evaluate a technique for reflecting more sunlight back to spaceAugust 2011
• Weaving a Common Thread
  Research points to lowest-cost strategies to limit the effects of greenhouse gas emissionsAugust 2011
• A New Catalyst Might Expand the Usefulness of Ethanol Made from Biomass
  Researchers potentially find a renewable path to fuel additives, rubber and solventsAugust 2011
• New Thermodynamic Model Predicts Plutonium Solubility with Iron
  Research could benefit subsurface studies worldwideAugust 2011
• Clustering Is Key to Lighting Up the Dark Proteome
  Spectral archives let researchers leverage unidentified spectraAugust 2011
• Following the Aerosol Trail
  A simplified method to accurately show pollution particles in climate modelsAugust 2011
• Carbon Cycle Expert Presents Progress on Climate Modeling
  Understanding how the ecosystem affects the carbon budgetJuly 2011
• Connecting the Dots on Aerosol Details
  Multi-scale model calculates human-caused aerosol indirect effectsJuly 2011
• Scientists Develop World's Fastest Nickel-Based Complex
  Improves rates of hydrogen productionJuly 2011
• Employing Ions Allows Scientists to Precisely Design Innovative Materials
  Invited review article covers basic processes and applications of ion soft-landingJuly 2011
• Array Detection Technology Wins R&D 100 Award
  July 2011
• A "Hair-Lasing" Tale
  Ultraviolet laser measures carbon isotopes for accurate evaluationJuly 2011
• Looking for Aerosol in All the Right Places
  Climate models must account for small-scale aerosol variabilityJuly 2011
• Getting Positive Results with Negative Ions
  Scientists show new detector's abilities, including visualizing a charged particle beamJuly 2011
• Large Problem, Tiny Answer
  Expert calls chemical imaging "invaluable" for clean energyJuly 2011
• Modeling the Bizarre: Quantum Superfluids
  Research could improve understanding of nuclear reactions, neutron starsJune 2011
• Addressing High False-Positive Rates for Mammograms
  Antibody microarray analysis holds promise for increasing accuracy of breast cancer screeningJune 2011
• The Heat Is On for Sodium-Manganese Oxide Rechargeable Batteries
  New method to make sodium ion-based battery cells could lead to better, cheaper batteries for the electrical gridJune 2011
• A Four-Dimensional View of Breast Cancer Treatment
  OHSU researcher describes spatial systems approach to better understand diseaseJune 2011
• Metabolic Models Make Remediation More Manageable
  University of Toronto scientist describes research to model uranium reduction in subsurfaceJune 2011
• The Choices That Ions Make
  Powerful computers, experiments provide insights into ion's behavior near interfacesJune 2011
• Tiny Particles, Big Impact
  New tools for understanding aerosols craft a more certain future for climate change projectionsJune 2011
• One Tough Microscope
  New instrument thrives on pressure to give realistic view of carbon storageJune 2011
• New Research Details Structure of First Component in an Electricity-conducting Bacterial Wire
  Architectural insights of proteins that make up the wires might help researchers immobilize metal contaminants or engineer bio-inspired fuel cellsJune 2011
• Cloud Composition Cliffhanger at Point Reyes National Seashore
  A whodunit solved for the chemistry and particle make-up of cloudsJune 2011
• World-renowned Expert Discusses Super-Parameterization
  Representing clouds in global climate modelsMay 2011
• A Shared Approach for Climate Insight
  Presenting the aerosol research community a common modeling testbedMay 2011
• Resolving Water's Electrical Properties
  Team ends long-standing confusion about including water's electrons in models and studiesMay 2011
• Clouds and Earth's Warming or Cooling
  Clouds' effect on sunlight energy at Earth's surface depends on the wavelength of lightMay 2011
• Morning Commute: Year 2065
  Integrated modeling provides look into the future of passenger vehiclesMay 2011
• Down-and-Dirty Details of Climate Modeling
  Scientists built a multi-scale climate model to better account for polluting aerosolsMay 2011
• What's in the Life of a Battery?
  Researchers can now observe the life of batteries to find a cure to their short life cycleMay 2011
• Stories of Discovery and Innovation-
  A Sooty Tale
  Black carbon from combustion processes accelerates climate change effects.April 2011
• Wetter is Better
  New microscopy methods improve accuracy of microbial biofilm imagingApril 2011
• Fewer Faults for Faster Computing
  A scalable fault tolerance model for high-performance computational chemistryApril 2011
• Stories of Discovery and Innovation-
  Psychology of Water
  Timid and shy or bold and welcoming, water behaves in unexpected ways on surfacesApril 2011
• Fair-weather Clouds Over Small Cities Affect Regional Climate
  Pollution causes an increase in light reflected by clouds at more locations than previously thoughtApril 2011
• Defending Against Disease
  Predicting immune system responses to various stimuliApril 2011
• Top-to-Bottom Protein Characterization
  Pressurized pepsin digestion as an automatable alternative to trypsinApril 2011
• Designing Catalysts with Pendant Amines
  Review covers how to relay protons for hydrogen production, oxidationApril 2011
• Heating Up the Arctic
  Most complete dataset ever collected helps scientists understand aerosols' impacts on cloudsApril 2011
• Understanding Methods of Assessing Botulinum Neurotoxin Exposure
  Review article details new approaches to immunoassay techniquesApril 2011
• Learning to See Atoms
  World-leading atom probe tomography expert discusses state of the science, solving materials challengesApril 2011
• Stories of Discovery and Innovation-
  Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines
  Fundamental studies in catalysis enabled the use of efficient "lean-burn" engines for vehicle transportation.March 2011
• Upgrading the Vanadium Redox Battery
  New electrolyte mix increases energy storage by 70 percentMarch 2011
• ICCE Adds Partners, Sharpens Scope of Collaborations
  March 2011
• Saharan Dust Impacts West African Monsoon Precipitation
  Using regional model simulations to predict precipitation patternsMarch 2011
• Integrated Regional Earth System Research Helps to Understand Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Issues in the U.S. Midwest
  March 2011
• Scientists Put Molecular-Level Analysis of Organic Particles in Perspective
  Article assesses current state and future needs to understand and mitigate ubiquitous pollutantsMarch 2011
• Ligand Stripping Leads to Unique Surface Catalyst
  Novel approach uses ion-molecule collisions and deposition to create sought-after materialMarch 2011
• Molecular-level Insights into the Formation of Ice
  Expert shares fundamental discoveries of water's behavior on metalsMarch 2011
• Accounting for Scale in Catalysis
  Model simulates catalyst's heat transfer, thickness, and feedstock movementMarch 2011
• Keeping Carbon in Check
  Novel technique to monitor soil organic carbon over large areasMarch 2011
• Chemists Turn PNNL Peer-Reviewed Article into One of ACS Nano's Most Cited Papers of 2010
  March 2011
• Affordability of Batteries Key to Harnessing Wind and Solar Power
  PNNL report looks at promising electrochemical energy storage systemsMarch 2011
• Unique Spinal Fluid Proteins Found in Chronic Fatigue, Lyme Disease Syndrome Patients
  Results suggest both CFS and neurologic post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome involve central nervous system but are different illnessesMarch 2011
• Polluted Snow Causes Early Runoff, Stronger Monsoons in Asia
  March 2011
• Molecular Magician
  Richard Haglund discusses phase transition mechanisms of vanadium dioxideMarch 2011
• A Personality Change for a Catalyst
  Expert discusses persistent homogeneous catalysis problemsMarch 2011
• How Uranium Sticks to Soil
  Uranium captured by aluminum oxide in common soil mineralsFebruary 2011
• Microbially Produced Ferrous Iron May Decrease Technetium Concentrations in Groundwater
  Competition between microbial and geochemical reactions plays key role in influencing soluble technetium concentrationsFebruary 2011
• Worldwide Sulfur Emissions Rose Between 2000-2005, After Decade of Decline
  Shipping, China top emissions growth in new analysis of 150 years of emissionsFebruary 2011
• Modeling Radiation Energy Deposition in a Complex Biological System
  Using a skin tissue model for the study of low-dose radiation-induced tissue responsesFebruary 2011
• New Platform for Catalytic Design
  Graphene and metal oxide combine to lock in power of platinum catalystFebruary 2011
• Taking the Mystery Out of Photosynthesis
  Theory, experiments uncover structure of oxygen-evolving complexFebruary 2011
• New Carbon Model Improves Understanding of Emission Sources
  Novel simulation shows airborne carbon caused by regional impactsFebruary 2011
• Mass Spec Tool Makes Search for Martian Life Easier
  February 2011
• Exciting Atoms on the Move
  Fine-tuned laser light activates oxygen atoms to escape the surfaceFebruary 2011
• Molecules Are Sensitive to Their Surroundings
  Structure of hydrogen storage molecule solved, once orientation of nearby ions elucidatedFebruary 2011
• Shining Light into the Dark Places of Science
  Howard Padmore discusses how to get better light sources for scientific discoveryFebruary 2011
• Slow Evaporation May Account for Particles Previously Thought to be Missing
  New work will help researchers refine atmospheric climate modelsJanuary 2011
• Basic Peptides Take a Different Route to the Same Destination
  Disorder and energy available influence dissociation of protein commonly seen in scientific studiesJanuary 2011
• U.S., Taiwan Team Ties Down Vanadium Catalyst in Thin Layers
  Soft landing metal-based molecules and acids on a surface creates active, easy-to-separate catalystJanuary 2011
• Catalysis Science, Scientists Featured on PBS Interstitial Video
  Challenges and progress in converting intermittent, renewable energy sources into fuel discussedJanuary 2011
• Even Algae Get Stressed
  A typical stress response for algae influences photosynthetic productivityJanuary 2011
• Aerosols Become More Clear
  Researchers examine the uncertainty of organic aerosols on climateJanuary 2011
• Sequenced Genomes Make Good Neighbors
  Comparing mass spectra among organisms enables protein identificationJanuary 2011
• Inflating a Collapsed Organic Lattice
  Molecular carbon host volume is increased by 26 percentJanuary 2011
• Just How Fast Can Bacteria Grow? It Depends.
  Proteomics Data Validate Model of Bacterial GrowthDecember 2010
• Clustering Water, Hopping Protons
  Scientists take unique research approaches to fuel cell puzzleDecember 2010
• A Rare Form of Silver Observed During Routine Calibration
  True signature of Ag(III) observed for the first timeDecember 2010
• Proteomic Profiling of Low-Dose Radiation Effects on Human Skin Cells
  Unique radiation-responsive proteins affected by low doses of ionizing radiationDecember 2010
• Seeing Diffusion from the Atom's Perspective
  A new approach to calculating uranium diffusion challenges traditional equationsDecember 2010
• Forging Cloud Anvils
  Pollution particles enlarge and extend the lifetime of storm cloudsDecember 2010
• Knocking Out Nitrogen Oxides
  Expert discusses using small-pore zeolites to remove troublesome pollutant from exhaustDecember 2010
• Answering the Catalyst Conundrum
  Scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory advance understanding of remarkable catalystDecember 2010
• INCITE Award Leads to Insights about Interfaces
  Scientists from US and Switzerland use supercomputers to gain answers about water, sulfur dioxideDecember 2010
• Electricity from the Sun
  New methods to examine the potential of concentrating thermal solar powerDecember 2010
• Check Out the Fundamental & Computational Sciences Achievements for 2010
  December 2010
• Glacier Melt and Human Vulnerabilities in Asia
  Planning now for climate change effects on the Greater Himalayan regionNovember 2010
• Understanding Protein Structure and Function is Goal of New NIH Project
  Information can help treat disease, infectionsNovember 2010
• The Surface Swap
  Oscillating layers of molecules on liquid's surface influence carbon captureNovember 2010
• Looking for Answers Around Grains of Sand
  Experiments reveal unexpected precipitation behavior, insights for cleanup and carbon sequestrationNovember 2010
• The Chemistry of Carbon Sequestration
  Geochemical expert discusses turning carbon dioxide into minerals, need for catalystsNovember 2010
• Mediation on the Molecular Level
  Molecular interactions hold key to how nanoparticles behave in cellsNovember 2010
• A Solid Cold Solution
  A catch-and-release solid-state fuel cell material operates coollyNovember 2010
• Identifying the Degradome
  Protein pieces provide path toward early detection of breast cancerNovember 2010
• Power Plant Pollution's Bedtime Story
  Aerosol particles form in nighttime plumes from coal-fired power plantsNovember 2010
• Monkeypox Study Reveals Clues to Virus's Role in Lung Disease
  Findings might help better understand bronchitis, emphysema, other lung diseaseNovember 2010
• Cold Skies
  Researchers increase our understanding of how ice clouds formNovember 2010
• Models Examine Nuclear Fuels
  Designers of the next generation of uranium dioxide and other fuels gain valuable insightsOctober 2010
• Focusing on Aerosols Through the Macro Lens
  Small-scale features inform large-scale impacts in climate change modelsOctober 2010
• Radiation Tolerance? It's All in the Chemistry!
  Materials studies could lead to tailored materials for immobilizing nuclear wasteOctober 2010
• Water's Choice
  A tale of two numbers and the order they predictOctober 2010
• Award-Winning Ion Funnel Technology Gets Another License
  Agilent introduces newest commercial version: iFunnelOctober 2010
• Shifting Showers
  Researchers demonstrate how honeycomb clouds exhibit self-organizationOctober 2010
• Saving Tropical Forests
  Agricultural improvements aid in reducing emissions and in keeping food affordableOctober 2010
• Trapped Toxins
  Architecture of soil particles greatly influences if, when pollutants migrateOctober 2010
• Controlling Catalysts
  University of Virginia expert discusses new ways to drive old reactionsOctober 2010
• The Molecule Movers
  Fast and user friendly, nanoDESI shows off its ability to transfer fragile moleculesOctober 2010
• Who Killed the Graphite Anode?
  PNNL researchers move silicon anode Li-ion battery technology forwardOctober 2010
• Getting the Catalysts You Really Need
  Creating catalysts should begin with what you want, not what you have, according to University of Delaware expertOctober 2010
• Long-Distance Communication, Microbial Style
  Scientists demonstrate how microbes communicate without touchingOctober 2010
• New Tool Developed to Better Isolate Neutrophils
  Better understanding and diagnoses of immune system injurySeptember 2010
• Getting to the Root of Climate Change
  PNNL scientists to probe proteomics of soybean root hairsSeptember 2010
• Looking for Secrets to Drug Addiction in Our Blood
  September 2010
• Separating the Catalysts from the Chaff
  New soft landing instrument prepares pure, undamaged samples for analysisSeptember 2010
• From Predictions to Reality: Genomics Reveals Microbe's Metabolic Potential
  Systems-level understanding of Shewanella metabolism directed toward biofuel productionSeptember 2010
• New Technique Provides Sensitive Analysis of Atmospheric Particles
  Using nanoDESI, scientists probe molecular chemistry of organic aerosolsAugust 2010
• Pushing the Envelope on Actinide Speciation
  Distinguished scientist compares the relationship of ions in solution and in solid stateAugust 2010
• In Search of Haze
  Researching the Effects Aerosol Particles have on the Earth's ClimateAugust 2010
• Clouds + Mineral Dust = Rain
  Researchers size up ice nuclei to more accurately model climate changeAugust 2010
• Wax, Soap Clean Up Obstacles to Better Batteries
  Paraffin and surfactant oleic acid improve synthesis of lithium manganese phosphate electrodesAugust 2010
• Charcoal Takes Some Heat Off Global Warming
  Biochar can offset 1.8 billion metric tons of carbon emissions annuallyAugust 2010
• Breaking through the Barriers to Biofuels
  Expert discusses the science and challenges of using pyrolysis to transform biomass into fuelsAugust 2010
• An Alchemist's Dream: Superatoms Mimic Elements
  July 2010
• Battery Research Could Lead to Shorter Recharge Time for Cell Phones
  Adding a bit of graphene to battery materials could dramatically cut the time it takes to recharge electronicsJuly 2010
• PNNL, Chinese Researchers Begin Cooperative Clean Energy Work
  July 2010
• The World's Smallest Cup of Water
  International team shows location of water relative to prototypical proteinJuly 2010
• It Takes "Guts" to Explore the Next Proteomics Frontier
  Looking at bacterial communities in termite gut helps reconstruct metabolic pathwaysJuly 2010
• Thousands of New Proteins Discovered in Spinal Fluid
  Research establishes healthy benchmark to aid in understanding neurological disordersJuly 2010
• When Ions Attack
  Scientists provide an atomic view of the destruction caused by radiation in extreme environmentsJuly 2010
• New Analytical Platform is Making the Nearly Impossible Routine
  Analytical 2 + 2 = 5!June 2010
• Breaking Good
  Study examines durability of glass with ties to nuclear waste storageJune 2010
• Novel Indicators of Oxidative Stress in Disease
  Proteomics study offers clues to how diseases such as Parkinson's progressJune 2010
• Wanted: Vacancies
  Travelling atoms discard electrons that prove vital to bonding oxygen on catalyst, cleanupJune 2010
• Small Particles, Big Impact
  Distinguished professor discusses nanoparticles and the environment at PNNL seminarJune 2010
• Imaging Atoms and Revolutionizing Laptop Computers
  June 2010
• Rahul CARES Features Insider Look at Aerosol-Climate Field Study
  May 2010
• Scaling Goes eXtreme
  Researchers reach 34K CPUsMay 2010
• Silica Cages Help Anti-Cancer Antibodies Kill Tumors in Mice
  Honeycombed particles filled with cancer drug act like time-release capsules at tumor siteMay 2010
• Opposites Attract and Inspire Electrocatalyst
  U.S., China team convince platinum and gold particles to come together and form nanocatalystsMay 2010
• New Insights Show Promise for Emissions Capture, Storage
  May 2010
• Graphene-DNA Biosensor Selective, Simple to Create
  Nanostructure could help diagnose disease, facilitate gene therapy, moreMay 2010
• Creating a Captivating Cage for Carbon
  New robust material could selectively trap energy-diluting impurities in natural gasMay 2010
• Strategy to Quantify, Purify Surface Proteins Also Shows Effects on Protein Translocation
  Proteins expressed by Shewanella have novel roles in cell substratesMay 2010
• PFLOTRAN: Advanced Computing Modeling for a Cleaner Environment
  Innovative Computer Code Simulates Movement of Underground Contaminants at HanfordApril 2010
• Affordable Fuel Cells May Get Boost From Artificial Diamonds
  U.S., China team show new electrolyte could lower internal temperatures and costsApril 2010
• Modeling Microbes and Minerals
  Expert profiles microbe activity in acid mine drainageApril 2010
• Even Soil Feels the Heat
  Soils release more carbon dioxide as the globe warmsApril 2010
• More Proof of Outer Membrane Cytochrome Role in Electron Transfer
  Shewanella cytochromes reduce and transform the widespread mineral ferrihydriteApril 2010
• Brighter is Better
  Seminar speaker describes potential of next-generation light sourcesApril 2010
• Understanding the Potential of a Single Crystal
  Award-winning Croatian professor speaks at PNNL's geochemistry seminarApril 2010
• When the Air Turns Brown
  Scientists discover reactions that create climate-changing brown carbon aerosolApril 2010
• Scientists Characterize Poorly Understood, Climate-Influencing Atmospheric Particles
  Particle adsorption, shape, and coatings revealed by team using SPLAT IIApril 2010
• Some Choices Are Better Than Others in Studying the Universal Solvent
  Scientists evaluate the accuracy of 7 different implementations of a popular approach to studying water's propertiesMarch 2010
• Advanced Analysis Tools Aim to Reduce Uncertainty in Climate Data
  March 2010
• Cutting Through Questions for a Molecular-Level Understanding of Solar Cells
  Expert discusses molecular modeling and simulation at PNNL seminarMarch 2010
• Backhoes Back Off!
  PNNL secondary network connection now provides seamless data transferMarch 2010
• Answers to Probing Questions
  Scientists pioneer new analysis that tells how uranium oxides stick togetherMarch 2010
• Future Climate Scenarios: Getting a Better Look at the Big Picture
  New approach to climate change could change how societies generate and use energyMarch 2010
• New Class of Catalyst Sports Shapely Selectivity
  A unique three-dimensional structure gives catalyst high surface areaMarch 2010
• It Takes Some Chaos To Get Order
  Deputy Director of Research at Molecular Foundry discusses material formation at seminar seriesMarch 2010
• First NMR Signal of a Copper Site in Azurin Obtained
  High-field, low-temperature NMR harvests unprecedented characterization of metalloproteinsFebruary 2010
• Taking Infectious Disease in STRIDE
  PNNL part of new systems biology center led by UWFebruary 2010
• PNNL Chief Scientist Addresses Congress on Geoengineering
  Dr. Phil Rasch joins other panelists discussing the potential benefits, risks and costs of geoengineeringFebruary 2010
• Stalking the Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay
  February 2010
• Measuring the Speed of Noble "Bubbles"
  Scientists at PNNL devise new technique to determine diffusion in glassy materialsFebruary 2010
• Cracking the Codes of Building Energy Efficiency
  U.S. and China launch collaboration on building energy codes compliance and trainingFebruary 2010
• Computational Science Programming Model Crosses the Petaflop Barrier
  Global Arrays demonstrates petascale capability at SC'09February 2010
• The Package Matters
  Tucking ammonia borane in mesoporous silica results in high-quality hydrogen at lower temperaturesFebruary 2010
• Bacteria Are Better Gene Packers Than We Thought
  Proteomics improve gene annotation and detectionJanuary 2010
• If a Tree Falls in the Forest. . .
  Scientists face carbon modeling challenges from increased natural disasters, plagues and manmade disturbancesJanuary 2010
• Jiwen Fan helps Demystify Pollution's Impact on Storm Clouds
  Past studies showed conflicting conclusions, and now we know whyJanuary 2010
• The Efficacy of Bacteria
  Pacific Northwest National Laboratory scientist sees her biogeochemistry work on coverJanuary 2010
• Are Radiation-Induced Bystander Effects a Universal Phenomenon?
  Studies on human cells fail to find low-LET radiation-induced damage in untargeted cells.January 2010
• Finding the Perfect Spot to Rest
  Scientists see carbon chains preferred locales on popular catalystJanuary 2010
• The Science of Moving Protons in Catalytic Reactions
  Check out the new website for the Center for Molecular Electrocatalysis at PNNLJanuary 2010
• Scientists Show How Bacteria Move Electrons Across a Membrane
  First demonstration of protein complex that catalyzes electron transfer to the cell exteriorDecember 2009
• New Modeling Approach Will Better Quantify Polar Ice Sheet Melts
  Research to improve predictive ability of climate modelsDecember 2009
• Computer-simulated Thunderstorms with Ice Clouds Reveal Insights for Next-generation Computer Models
  December 2009
• Oh, the Secrets Ice Crystals Will Tell!
  Studying ice crystals to understand the cloud-climate connectionDecember 2009
• A Search for Stability for Platinum Catalysts
  Crystalline carbon stops aggregation and fly away that degrade fuel cell performanceDecember 2009
• Better-than-new LIDAR provides 24/7 atmospheric aerosol data
  December 2009
• Protein That Controls Cell Growth Gives Good Oscillations
  Findings featured in Molecular Systems BiologyDecember 2009
• Unique Uranium Source in Naturally Bioreduced Sediment
  First time uranium associated with framboidal pyrite at contaminated siteNovember 2009
• Building Better Biofuels
  Expert describes research at DOE Great Lakes Bioenergy Research CenterNovember 2009
• The Joys and Failures of Lithium-Ion Batteries
  Expert shares lithium battery research at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seminarNovember 2009
• Scientific Process Automation Technology Makes Journal Cover
  November 2009
• PNNL Testbed Gives Science Community a Better Tool for Climate Modeling
  Objective, quantifiable "reality check" for evaluating new atmospheric processes in modelsNovember 2009
• Not Your Father's Biology
  New biology needed to solve energy, ecosystem problemsNovember 2009
• Simulation, Calculations Show Hydroxide Ions Orientation in Water
  Hydroxide ions use two-step process to form two different structuresNovember 2009
• China Shows Promise in Carbon Capture and Storage
  Country has enough geologic storage capacity to meet demand for at least a centuryNovember 2009
• Class-ing Up Uranium
  Geochemist shares insights on troublesome radionuclide with Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryNovember 2009
• Scientists Show Strontium's Swimming Skills
  National lab, university experts show certain ions prefer water's surfaceOctober 2009
• Where Did the Uranium Go?
  Experiments, model help scientists describe uranium's path under different conditionsOctober 2009
• Building Up Broken Bones
  New funding will help PNNL scientists develop material to promote bone regenerationOctober 2009
• Catalytic Catamarans: Common industrial catalyst sports rafts made of platinum
  Best view yet of catalyst used for energy and environment applications suggests tricks to improve performanceOctober 2009
• New Below-Ground Monitoring Method for Microbial Activity Validated at Colorado Site
  Geophysical monitoring approach provides "x-ray" images of subsurface biogeochemical processesOctober 2009
• Check Out the Fundamental & Computational Sciences Achievements for 2009
  September 2009
• Small, Smaller, Smallest
  Expert on nanometer catalysis shares insights with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchersSeptember 2009
• Check Out Advancing the Frontiers of Science Brochure
  September 2009
• Free Web Portal Makes Finding and Sharing Basis Sets Faster, Easier
  Article showcasing tool designated a "hot paper"September 2009
• Advances in Computer Science Speed Solutions to Global Challenges
  Researchers' work on molecular modeling and simulation on cover of SciDACSeptember 2009
• Making Needles in the Haystack Easier to Find
  Online protein separation strategy helps detect low-abundance proteinsSeptember 2009
• Truth Is Stranger Than Science
  Article reviews path to discovering true properties of metal oxidesSeptember 2009
• Rain, Rain Gone Away
  Pollution in eastern China "reins in" light rainSeptember 2009
• Better Way to Measure Particle Shape Proves Popular
  SPLAT II paper second most cited in prestigious aerosol journalSeptember 2009
• Hot and Cold Moves of Cyanide and Water
  Temperature determines which molecule rocks outSeptember 2009
• Ice Gets Bent Out of Shape
  Scientists show that ice makes every connection, flattens out on water-hating grapheneSeptember 2009
• What's Up with Those Ice Clouds?
  Aircraft emissions could influence climate change through cloud formationAugust 2009
• Northern Exposure
  Most aerosols in the Arctic region "hitchhiked" there from other places in the world.August 2009
• Taking Uranium Down a Notch
  International research team makes important discovery about how to clean up uranium in groundwaterAugust 2009
• EMSL's Chinook Supercomputer by HP Commissioned for Research
  August 2009
• Electron Demolition Derby
  How electrons respond to radiation can radically alter material propertiesAugust 2009
• Researchers Map Water's Transformation from Ice to Liquid
  Team determines if models match experimental realityAugust 2009
• Cell Scavengers Look to Take Bite Out of Infectious Disease
  PNNL researchers use global proteomics to study macrophage response against Salmonella entericaAugust 2009
• Studying Bond Formation Between Ions and Surfaces Gets Easier
  Scientists develop new method, complete successful demo, obtain surprising resultsAugust 2009
• Global Arrays Toolkit Version 4.2 Released
  New version provides new, additional support for scientific researchAugust 2009
• New Clues about a Hydrogen Fuel Catalyst
  View of rhodium-based catalyst for hydrogen-fuel system offers ideas for improvementAugust 2009
• Increase in IO Bandwidth to Enhance Future Understanding of Climate Change
  Milestone reached in development of climate model codeAugust 2009
• Collision Science
  How fast was that ion going when it hit?August 2009
• Survey Reveals the State of Software Architecture Review Practice in Organizations
  Results show considerable room for improvement to increase their impactAugust 2009
• PNNL Scientists Help Inform Nation's Climate Change Research Agenda
  Top six research challenges in integrated assessment and a path forward to address themAugust 2009
• When Small Is Better
  Article reviews advantages and challenges of using nanotechnology in drug deliveryJuly 2009
• New Workflow Approach Enables Development of Flexible Algorithms
  Solution could greatly simplify the construction of workflow applicationsJuly 2009
• The Secret Lives of Catalysts
  Scientists use innovative tools to look deeper into chemical reactions than ever beforeJuly 2009
• On the Light Path to Bioenergy
  High-sensitivity proteomics lead to discovery of operon in O₂-producing proteinJuly 2009
• Scientific Process Automation: Enhancing Scientific Analysis and Discovery
  SPA develops automated workflows for a variety of computational science domainsJuly 2009
• Targeting Toxins
  NIH funding will help PNNL scientists develop assays to combat bioterrorismJuly 2009
• Teaching Catalysts to Play Ball
  Catalysis expert shares insights on chemical characterization with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchersJuly 2009
• Terrestrial CO₂ Economically Important in Greenhouse Gas Control
  Policies protecting forests could lower costs of cutting atmospheric carbon dioxide, Science article saysJune 2009
• PNNL's Tony Janetos Co-authors White House Climate Report
  New report summarizes climate change science and impacts on United StatesJune 2009
• A Window on Hydrate Lattices
  Approach seeks most stable molecular scaffolds to hold renewable energyJune 2009
• Matching Measurements Provide Most Complete Analysis of Salmonella to Date
  Sample-matched transcriptomics and proteomics offer insight into organism's virulenceJune 2009
• TRAPping Proteins that Work Together Inside Living Cells
  New way to probe for proteins working together reveals never-before-seen details of RNA polymerase in bacteriaJune 2009
• PNNL Research on HPC CCA Event Service Published in Computational Journal
  June 2009
• Crystals and Catalysts and Clusters, Oh My!
  Scientists reveal inner workings of tiny particles vital to industry, environmentJune 2009
• Climate Study Takes Close-up Look at Washington State
  PNNL experts help supply science basis for action strategiesJune 2009
• Vanadium Batteries Promising for Large-Scale Energy Storage Materials
  Electrochemistry expert shares redox battery work with scientists at Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryJune 2009
• "Breathing" Bacterium's Role in Remediation
  Imaging and surface science give better understanding of electron exchange in contaminant conversionJune 2009
• Plastic that Grows on Trees, Part Two
  One-step process derives raw material for fuels and plastic from plants rather than crude oilJune 2009
• Thawing the Mystery of Extra Ice Crystals
  June 2009
• Where in the Water Are Hydroxide Ions?
  Chemists use new computer models, calculations to determine ion's travel plansJune 2009
• Clouding the Issue
  Causes of global dimming and brightening more complex than previously thoughtJune 2009
• PNNL Plays Key Role in Pollution Health Risk Studies Led by OSU
  Lab will provide pharmacokinetic model development, bioinformatics support, advisory roleJune 2009
• A Jolt of Energy Use
  Making progress in energy storage applications for batteriesMay 2009
• Lead in Clouds: A Bad News/Good News Scenario
  Everyday activities pump lead into the atmosphere and may affect climate change, according to a recent article in Nature Geoscience.May 2009
• The Curious World of Water and Ions
  Noted chemist shares insights with packed auditorium at Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryMay 2009
• Building Better Batteries Today for a Greener Tomorrow
  Scientists design complex material that may help store energyMay 2009
• New Insights Gained About High-Risk Platelets from Diabetic Donors
  Study identifies 122 proteins whose abundances differs in diabetic, non-diabetic plateletsMay 2009
• Ions Disturb Water's Structure in Unexpected Ways
  Research team finds symmetrical ions perturb bulk water asymmetricallyMay 2009
• The Sisyphus Factor
  Researchers validate model of ion action at the interface of oil and waterMay 2009
• Energy Source Influences Found in Bacterium Immobilization of Radionuclides
  A. dehalogenans makes technetium and uranium less mobile, less soluble, less riskyMay 2009
• Designer Protein Grabs Cover
  Stable affinity reagent developed as antibody alternativeMay 2009
• Multiple Mechanisms Increase EGF Receptor Activity in Breast Cells
  New understanding of breast tissue growth could provide novel drug targets for cancerMay 2009
• Nanotoxicology Research Gives Clues to Impact of Inhaling Particles
  Combined capabilities identify how nanoparticles interact with lung cellsMay 2009
• Finding Value in Supercritical Fluids
  Artwork from review article graces cover of Journal of Nanoscience and NanotechnologyMay 2009
• Upregulated Protein Jumpstarts DNA Repair Process
  Team discovers calmodulin levels reflect a specific cellular response to low-level radiationMay 2009
• Previously Undetected Chemicals Found in Forest Fire Smoke
  Pacific Northwest National Laboratory team advances frontiers of particle scienceApril 2009
• Getting Molecules To Hold Still and Blink
  New approach lets scientists trap single molecules and measure electron transfersApril 2009
• Fueling Our Future Using New Approaches to Designing Catalysts
  Review article details how to improve catalysts for hydrogen production and storageApril 2009
• New Algorithms Will Make Fast Work of Molecular Modeling
  PNNL has opportunity to define new standards for molecular simulationsApril 2009
• Cool Discoveries with Ultracold Molecules—Literally
  Ultracold molecules open door to discovering new states of matterApril 2009
• Iron Takes Full Ten Rounds to Destroy Toxin
  Scientists uncover complex reactions as metal turns toxic carbon tetrachloride to harmless chemicalsApril 2009
• Something To Smile About
  Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers elucidate first steps in tooth formationApril 2009
• New Methods Detect Radionuclides in Groundwater
  Collaboration key on technetium-99 and strontium-90 sensingMarch 2009
• High Performance Computing Aids in Study of Power Grid Failures
  March 2009
• Dancing 'Adatoms' Help Chemists Understand How Water Molecules Split
  The result might help understand chemical processes and catalysts for generating energyMarch 2009
• Key Hires Boost Computational Leadership at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  March 2009
• Iron Minerals Found in Subsurface Sediment Reduce Contaminant Oxidation, Mobility
  Biogeochemistry research reveals potential role of iron-bearing micas in preventing technetium reoxidation and mobilization in the subsurfaceMarch 2009
• Computational Science Leveraged for Infectious Disease Research
  PNNL's powerful computational tools will enable better understanding of infectious diseases in humansMarch 2009
• Computers "Learn" to Find Mass Spec Peptides from Sequence Data
  Machine-learning approach may prove to be more cost effective and accurate than current methodMarch 2009
• Thin is In
  Researchers wait out severe weather to learn about thin clouds—up close and personal.March 2009
• Elusive Intermediates Captured for the First Time
  New insights into catalyst aid in the hunt to produce hydrogen fuelFebruary 2009
• Visualizing Every Breath You Take
  Magnetic resonance images of inhaled ³He gas provide first-ever pictures of complex airflow patterns in mammalian lungFebruary 2009
• Probe Gives Clearer, Real-Time Picture of Small Protein Changes
  Multiuse affinity probe helps identify mechanisms for cell information transferFebruary 2009
• Satellite Will Get a Better "Look" at Airborne Particles
  New measurement method named as one of the most noteworthy contributions to atmospheric scienceFebruary 2009
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration Necessary to Understand Basic Interactions
  Noted physicist highlights interdisciplinary approach at PNNL chemical physics lectureFebruary 2009
• Exploring Innovative Nanotechnologies for Energy Harvesting
  One of the world's most cited authors, Dr. Zhong Lin Wang discusses his discoveriesFebruary 2009
• Better Bioremediation at Uranium Mill Tailings Site
  Scientists find process that could enable sustained bioremediation of uraniumFebruary 2009
• Exiting Electrons Reveal Their Neighbors' Location
  Team from PNNL and WSU investigate electron patternsFebruary 2009
• Measurements at the Genome-Scale Made in Nanotoxicity Study
  Macrophage cell model gives insight to toxic effects of nanomaterialsFebruary 2009
• Discovery Fleshes Out Metabolism of Key Environmental and Energy Bacteria
  Results in Shewanella reveal new multi-protein enzyme in many bacterial speciesFebruary 2009
• Water, Water Everywhere
  New model improves calculation of electric fieldsFebruary 2009
• Trading Waste Heat for Energy in China
  Combined heat and power can make the world's most populous country more energy efficient, cleanerFebruary 2009
• Improved Protein Separations System Developed by PNNL and Biotech Firm
  Tandem system uses antibodies from chicken eggs to find low-abundance proteins that indicate diseaseJanuary 2009
• Nanomaterial Chemist Has Sights Set on Ionic Liquids
  Ionic systems attracting attention worldwide due to their liquidus state at ambient temperaturesJanuary 2009
• Paying Less to Tackle Climate Change
  Advanced technologies could make climate stabilization better, faster, and cheaperJanuary 2009
• Soot + Snow = Climate Change
  Regional climate models reveal how soot-covered snow affects climate and water availability in the western United States.January 2009
• International Team Uncovers Unusual Shapes Formed by Boron Clusters
  New shapes have implications for hydrogen fuelsJanuary 2009
• Future CO₂ Pipeline Not as Onerous as Some Think
  Most large coal power plants in the United States are within 50 miles of existing sites that could store carbon dioxide.January 2009
• The Heat is On
  Even with cutbacks, some amount of global warming is inevitable.January 2009
• Recent Patent Describes a New Method to Separate and Characterize Ions
  Scientists' approach employs time-dependent electric field with novel waveform profilesJanuary 2009
• Linked Software Gives Better Picture of Organisms' Behavior
  December 2008
• Check Out the Fundamental & Computational Sciences Achievements for 2008
  December 2008
• Making Supercomputers More Nimble
  Collaborators help large computing systems handle crashing processorsDecember 2008
• Seeing the World in a Column of Sand
  Study helps predict where uranium-tainted groundwater will go, when it will arriveDecember 2008
• Chipping Away at Clathrates
  New model sorts through thousands of possible conformations of molecular scaffoldingDecember 2008
• Boron Far From Boring
  University, national lab team uncovers new arrangement of reactive atomsDecember 2008
• Lonely Atoms Work Harder on Palladium Catalyst
  Scientists discover how to boost the metal's reactivity by 50 percentDecember 2008
• Alcohol Exploits Defects to Its Advantage
  Scientists unlock mystery of how alcohol splits, travels on surface of catalystDecember 2008
• Lonesome Ion Looking for Company
  Model helps scientists better predict molecules' behavior in waterDecember 2008
• Proteomics Research Makes Journal Top 20 List of Most Cited
  November 2008
• Journal Cover Features De Novo Sequencing Approach for Identifying Proteins
  Strategy combines unique sequence tags with spectrum analysis to characterize protein modifications.November 2008
• PNNL's MeDICi Technology Highlighted in Special Issue of Scientific Computing
  November 2008
• Seeking and Destroying Algorithm Errors
  Scientists at PNNL found and corrected previously unrecognized errors of up to 30% in commonly used atmospheric computer models.November 2008
• New Chinook Supercomputer Ready for Prime Time
  November 2008
• The Repulsive Behavior of Hydrogen Atoms
  Quick, complex diffusion process sheds light on reactions on popular catalystNovember 2008
• Ion Research "Transfers" to Journal Cover
  November 2008
• Taking a Systems Biology Approach to Infectious Disease Research
  Five-year, $17 million program couples proteomics, bioinformatics and modeling to understand how infectious organisms workOctober 2008
• New Cray Computer Broadens Potential of High-Performance Computing
  October 2008
• MOSAIC Adds a Piece to the Air Pollution-Climate Change Puzzle
  PNNL's new atmospheric aerosol model produces accurate and efficient predictions of climate-relevant aerosol properties in record time.October 2008
• Climate Researchers Say "Hola" to Chile for Six-Week Field Study
  October 2008
• Trapping Sunlight for Later Use Requires Effective Catalysts
  Article reviews work to imitate Mother Nature's processesOctober 2008
• The Oxygen Squeeze Play
  Scientists first to discover tetraoxygen on the surface of a common catalystOctober 2008
• Tiny Structures Take on Tremendous Problems
  Researchers work on nanostructures featured on journal's coverOctober 2008
• New Way to Study Electron Transfer Reactions Leads to Hot Paper, Journal Cover
  Coupled method enables fluorescent dye use as a molecular probe to study electron transfer dynamics at single-molecule levelOctober 2008
• Melding Experiment and Theory Sheds Light on Molecular Recognition
  Research based on collisions thrives on integration with theoryOctober 2008
• An Electron's Exit
  Scientists can now see the path electrons take when leaving exotic ionsSeptember 2008
• Photosynthesizing Bacteria with a Day-Night Cycle Contain Rare Chromosome
  Novel linear chromosome of cyanobacterium harbors genes important for fuel productionSeptember 2008
• Science Going "Well" at Uranium Monitoring Site
  Local reporters visit Integrated Field Research Challenge siteSeptember 2008
• Using Mother Nature to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
  September 2008
• Getting the Dirt on Nitrogen in Agroecosystems
  September 2008
• Dedicated Optical Networks Transforming Computational Science and Collaboration
  Second Frontiers in Computational & Information Sciences Lecture features Larry SmarrSeptember 2008
• New Institute Aims to Outpace Climate Change
  Tiny particles in the air hold the secrets to better climate change predictions and energy management decisions. A new collaboration aims to unlock those secrets.September 2008
• New Data Analysis Tools Advance Protein Research
  PNNL provides no-cost resources to scientists around the worldSeptember 2008
• Review Article Chronicles Research on Versatile Bacterium
  Shewanella's role in carbon and metal cycling detailed in a special issue on the importance of microorganisms in sustainable developmentSeptember 2008
• Pass the Proton, Please
  Simulations help scientists see what's happening inside fuel cellsAugust 2008
• New SPIN Corrals Protein Molecules
  PNNL technology boosts mass spectrometer sensitivity and performanceAugust 2008
• PNNL Research Shedding Light on Complex Reactions at Interfaces
  Computational approach may speed development of novel materials and help design better chemical processes and catalystsAugust 2008
• Chemists Make Beds with Soft Landings
  Researchers make stable, highly pure helical peptide arraysAugust 2008
• Catalysis Takes Center Stage at Chemistry Conference
  PNNL scientists present surface research in memory of esteemed colleague Mike WhiteAugust 2008
• Now It's Molecular: New Understanding of Radiation Effects on Cells
  Scientists find altered mitochondria proteins in cells showing genomic instabilityAugust 2008
• Annual DOE Summer School Makes Computing Fun for Students
  August 2008
• New Technology Provides Accurate, Noninvasive Look at Microbial Metabolism
  Data may help harness microbes to produce green fuelsJuly 2008
• Multithreaded Supercomputer seeks Software for Data-Intensive Computing
  July 2008
• Tony Janetos on Climate Change Impacts
  July 2008
• Proteins Under Pressure
  A little pressure in proteomics analyses squeezes four hours into a minuteJuly 2008
• Mobile Elements and Pseudogenes Identified in Shewanella Oneidensis MR-1
  Newly discovered mobile elements provide a means of rapid evolution of bacterium important in contaminant and metal fate and transportJuly 2008
• Science of Metal-Protein Complex Could Help Generate Energy
  Recent study shows cobalt is highly efficient at moving electronsJune 2008
• Electrifying Ice
  Understanding how super-cold ice produces a voltage ends 9-year scientific mysteryJune 2008
• Halting Methane Squanderlust
  Researchers determine structure of catalyst that converts methane to more useful compoundsJune 2008
• U.S. Climate Change Effects Revealed
  June 2008
• Microsoft VP Sees Smart Cyberinfrastructure for Research at the Edge
  Frontiers in Computational & Information Sciences Seminar Series InauguratedJune 2008
• One Molecule at a Time
  New model deciphers the hydrogen bonding network in different water environmentsJune 2008
• Protein Research Uncovers Surprising Similarities in Diverse Bacteria
  Scientists use proteomics to reveal proteins commonly present in 17 different bacteriaMay 2008
• Molecular-level Analyses Reveal Possible Mechanisms Underlying Parkinson's Disease
  May 2008
• Innovative "FRED" Software Lays Solid Foundation for More Energy-Efficient Data Centers
  May 2008
• Assigning Proteins ID Cards
  New approach identifies proteins with confidence, dropping false identifications to near zeroMay 2008
• Looking for a Cheap Catalyst
  Scientists study how atoms behave when alcohol interacts with promising, inexpensive catalyst to produce hydrogenMay 2008
• Adding Chemistry to the Relationship
  Scientists everywhere have a more accurate tool for understanding climate change predictionsMay 2008
• PNNL Rolls Out the MeDICi Integration Framework
  May 2008
• Follow that Ion
  Scientists study the fate of charged particles after soft landingMay 2008
• Tissue proteomics targets blood test for breast cancer
  May 2008
• High-Performance Computing for the Planet's Hidden Realm
  April 2008
• A Molecular Makeover
  Scientists see how tungsten trioxide transforms oxidizing alcohols into alkenesApril 2008
• SPLAT Makes its Mark in Flying Research Laboratory
  After a flight-ready makeover, one of the world's most sophisticated instruments is helping researchers uncover the secrets of the atmosphereApril 2008
• Code Improvements Enhance Analysis of Global Cloud Resolving Model Data
  April 2008
• Multithreaded Architectures for Emerging Applications Show Promise
  April 2008
• I Can See Clearly Now
  A mathematical tweak dramatically improves air pollution detection on cloudy days.April 2008
• Microbe-Metal Interaction Yields Novel Mineral Nanostructures
  Nanotube-producing bacteria show manufacturing promiseApril 2008
• New Technology Enables Better Understanding of Brain Development
  April 2008
• Researchers Study Crystal to Soak Up Industrial Carbon Dioxide
  Simulations detail carbon dioxide's behavior inside p-tert-butylcalix[4]areneApril 2008
• FCSD and EMSL Team to Develop a Transformational Next-Generation Proteomics Measurement Platform
  April 2008
• Cavities Beware!
  Real-time NMR technique may ultimately help characterize disease processes—including tooth decay—associated with bacterial biofilmsApril 2008
• Unlocking the Secrets of the Secretome
  Findings may help researchers understand relationship between growth factor signaling and cancerApril 2008
• Measuring Particle Shape Removes Frustrating, Simplistic Assumption
  Approach allows researchers to determine particle shapeApril 2008
• Ceramic, Heal Thyself!
  Study shows how defect-engineered zirconia repairs radiation-induced damageMarch 2008
• New Software Developed for Remote Protein Homologs Is Significantly More Sensitive than Current Tools
  March 2008
• Forecast: Cloudy and Hot
  March 2008
• Rock: Electrons Run Through It
  Mineral surfaces linked by electrons through the mineral's bulkMarch 2008
• The Nature of Water
  Scientists simulate how water behaves when surrounded by carbon tetrachlorideFebruary 2008
• Arctic Clouds Get a Reality Check
  New scheme for cloud microphysics shows promise for improving climate modelsFebruary 2008
• All Alone, Ammonia and Hydrogen Chloride Use Negativity To Get Attached
  Environmental electrons stimulate acid-base reactionsFebruary 2008
• Stop that Slime!
  Researchers learn more about halting bacterial secretion that fouls filtersFebruary 2008
• "Hot" Oxygen Atoms on Titanium Dioxide Motivated by More Than Just Temperature
  PNNL scientists find unexpected chemical behavior on catalyst surfaceFebruary 2008
• Biomarkers for Type 1 Diabetes Found Using Proteomics
  Research highlighted in proteomic journalFebruary 2008
• X-ray Crystallography Reveals New Insights into Pentapeptide Repeat Protein Structure
  Results may help us harness cyanobacteria to sequester carbonFebruary 2008
• New NMR Method to Characterize Proteins
  A metal-amino acid motif is found to be involved in catalytic reactionFebruary 2008
• Proteins Provide Clues to Nanomaterial Toxicity
  Adsorbed albumin influences biological activity of two kinds of nanomaterialsFebruary 2008
• Regulatory Protein Shown to Indicate Stress in Skeletal Muscle
  Calmodulin points to factor contributing to inflammationJanuary 2008
• Stopping at the Water's Edge
  Scientists learn more about certain ions inclination to cross a boundary into waterJanuary 2008
• BioPilot: Data Intensive Computing for Complex Biological Systems
  January 2008
• School Grooming Next Generation of Researchers in Multiscale Mathematics
  January 2008
• Shewanella Shows Cytochromes Convert Contaminant
  S. oneidensis outer membrane cytochromes make technetium less mobile, less soluble, less riskyDecember 2007
• Dick Smith Named to Prestigious 2007 Scientific American 50 List
  Researchers use proteomics to understand the human brain in health and diseaseDecember 2007
• Compilation of Fundamental Science Accomplishments Now Available
  December 2007
• Nixing Noxious Nitrogen Oxides with a Better Support System
  PNNL researchers study how barium oxide anchors itself onto alumina support materialsDecember 2007
• Remodeling Atmospheric Organic Aerosols
  Study reveals discrepancy in approach commonly used to model organic aerosol formation at global scalesDecember 2007
• Molecular Crash Test
  Scientists slam small proteins onto a surface to see how fast the molecules fall apartDecember 2007
• Comprehensive Whole-Proteome Analysis Now Available to Scientific Community
  Shows potential of mass-spec-based proteomics for improving genome and proteome annotationsNovember 2007
• Radionuclide Monitors Being Developed Through Partnership Between PNNL ERSP Researchers and Small Business
  Field-deployable monitoring systems for strontium and technetium in Hanford site groundwaterOctober 2007
• NIH Funds New Biomarkers Center at PNNL
  Center to identify biological response markers for chronic inflammatory stress to cigarette smoke and obesityOctober 2007
• DATA-DRIVEN Computing for BIOLOGICAL Systems
  October 2007
• Ions Stick the Landing
  Discovery helps charged particles stay put on a surfaceSeptember 2007
• Researchers Explore HPC Alternatives for Power Grid Operations
  September 2007
• Knowledge Foundations & Collaboratories
  Bringing together people, tools, and scienceSeptember 2007
• Keeping Aerosol Research on the Straight and Narrow
  Strategy Paper Describes Complex Path from Field Measurements to Climate ModelsSeptember 2007
• PNNL Scientists, Computer Model Make Key Contributions to Major Climate Report
  MiniCAM one of three models used to analyze greenhouse gas emissionsAugust 2007
• Shallow Clouds Make the Case for Remote Sensing Instrumentation
  July 2007
• A New Fluorescent Probe for Protein Interactions
  Research published in JACS, highlighted in NatureJuly 2007
• Nanoparticles Shape Up
  Iron nanoparticles show a different side when they are formed at room temperatureJuly 2007
• Landmark Report Documents Role of Technology in Addressing Climate Change
  A combination of new and better technologies could slash costs of reducing greenhouse gases by trillions of dollars in this century, a new report says.June 2007
• Researchers Develop, Improve and Enhance Technologies for Rapid Analysis of Complex Samples
  FAIMS/IMS is meeting the proteomics throughput challengeJune 2007
• New View on Radiation-Resistant Microbe
  Deinococcus radiodurans work featured in PLoS BiologyJune 2007
• Better Chemistry Through Living Models
  PNNL team gets nearly $2 million from DOE to study inexpensive 'bio- inspired' materials that could make hydrogen fuel cells feasibleJune 2007
• A New Systems Strategy to Study Cell Surface Receptor Dynamics
  A novel computational approach to systems biology researchJune 2007
• Ammonia Molecules Straighten Up
  New results shed light on origin of hydrogen bonding in ammoniaJune 2007
• First Comprehensive Profile of Cell Movement Created by PNNL, UCSD
  Combined proteomics and phosphoproteomics approaches make it possibleMay 2007
• Nanobiotechnology Research Featured in Prominent Journals
  Functionalized mesoporous silica wakes up inactive enzymesMay 2007
• Greenhouse Gas: Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place
  Prehistoric lava flows hold great promise for addressing climate changeMay 2007
• Changes in Environmental Conditions Impact Cell Function
  Scientists investigate enzyme that makes RNAApril 2007
• Improved Methods for Nanoparticle Toxicity Research
  Work will lead to more accurate, more interpretable tests of potential health hazardsApril 2007
• 3-D Cultures Help Identify, Screen Noroviruses
  Scientists develop successful in vitro cell culturingApril 2007
• Researchers Record a Tropospheric Trifecta in February
  April 2007
• Plant Material Could Play Key Role in Green Chemistry of Nanoparticles
  Cellulose-derived molecular farms grow high-quality nanoparticlesApril 2007
• Synergy in Soil
  Researchers look to the soil to deal with rising CO₂ levelsApril 2007
• Mass Spectrometry Capabilities Aid in Large Poxvirus Study
  Results will help development of improved antiviral drugs and vaccinesMarch 2007
• Researchers Detail New Approach for Finding Catalysts to Improve Hydrogen Production and Storage and Carbon Dioxide Reduction Efforts
  March 2007
• Novel Trafficking Pathway Found for Heart and Muscle Protein
  Live-cell imaging provides new insights into mechanisms that regulate heart diseaseMarch 2007
• On Thin Ice
  Despite advances, retrieval algorithms for ice clouds remain slipperyFebruary 2007
• Data from Saharan Dust Storm Reveal Model Deficiencies
  Simultaneous surface and satellite measurements lead to first assessment of radiative impacts of a dust stormJanuary 2007
• $1 Million Grant Supports Soil Science for Mitigating Greenhouse Gases
  PNNL researchers contribute expertise ranging from basic research to economic analysisJanuary 2007
• Hopping Hydrogen
  The behavior of individual hydrogen atoms on titanium oxide surface reveals intriguing details about a popular oxide catalystJanuary 2007
• Radiation Degrades Nuclear Waste-Containing Materials Faster Than Expected
  New method enlists NMR to test durability of mineral-based waste formsJanuary 2007
• Tony Janetos Helps National Research Council Outline Future of Space-Based Earth Observations
  January 2007
• Discovering the Details of Dissolution
  New combination of technologies gives insights into one of the most fundamental chemical reactionsDecember 2006
• PNNL to Manage Two DOE Field Research Sites for Studying Contaminant Transport
  New program enables multidisciplinary research, data sharingDecember 2006
• Cytochrome Studies Provide Biofuel Cell Potential
  Electrical charge measurements may point way to miniature biofuel cell developmentNovember 2006
• Studies of Corrosion-Causing Bacterium Shed New Light on Decay Mechanisms
  Genomic, proteomics, and computational research on Desulfovibrio vulgaris give insight to the bug's metabolism for corrosion and inorganic contaminant immobilizationNovember 2006
• Plague Proteome Reveals Proteins Linked to Infection
  November 2006
• Wrapping Up Sensitive Molecules in Nanoparticles
  New self-assembling materials protect drug therapies until they reach their targetNovember 2006
• PNNL Wins Contract to Manage DOE Aerial Vehicles Program
  November 2006
• International Workshops Focus on Equity of Geographical Representation in Climate Models
  South America the first of many climate regions discussedOctober 2006
• Spin the Electron
  The computer Industry is speeding towards a hard, brick wall. Can spintronics stop it?October 2006
• The Houston Triangle: Where Air Quality, Not a Ship, Disappears
  Field campaign investigates hydrocarbons and aerosol concentrations in industrialized environmentOctober 2006
• PNNL Staff Support Breast Cancer Research Awareness
  October 2006
• PNNL, Agilent CRADA Sgned for Proteomic Research
  Research will lead to more accurate protein and peptide identificationOctober 2006
• PNNL Wins Project BioShield Grants
  Researchers to develop ways to counter radioactive materials from "dirty bombs"October 2006
• Chromate Immobilization Success Leads to More Field Tests for Effective, Long-Lived Contaminant Barriers
  Results expected to protect humans, environment near Columbia RiverOctober 2006
• First Use of Global Proteomics to Quantify Bacterial Proteins Isolated from Host Cells
  Systematic investigation of changes can identify proteins important to detecting bacterial pathogens and developing vaccinesOctober 2006
• Playing Keep-away with Sulfate
  Scientists provide molecular view of sulfate salt dissolving in waterSeptember 2006
• DOE Awards PNNL Contract for Single-Molecule Studies of Enzymes
  August 2006
• New Model System Offers Fundamental Insight into Catalyst Structure and Behavior
  August 2006
• Tipping the Balance Toward Harmony with Nature
  Predictions of land uses analyzed to evaluate estimates of soil carbon sequestrationAugust 2006
• Shewanella Uranium Reduction Role Described in PLoS Article
  August 2006
• Novel Bug Work Appears in Two Journals
  August 2006
• PNNL Featured in C&E News Sys Bio Cover Story
  August 2006
• PNNL Scientists Improve Quality of Global Transcriptome Studies
  August 2006
• Improved sensors developed for long-term groundwater monitoring at DOE sites
  July 2006
• PNNL Team Makes the First Global Identification of Endogenous Levels of Nitrated Proteins in the Brain
  July 2006
• Second Phase of PNNL Diabetes Research Funded by NIH
  June 2006
• Combined Methods Meet Challenge of Studying Protein Changes
  June 2006
• New Role Discovered for Calmodulin: Modulating Inflammatory Response
  June 2006
• Illuminating the Mechanism of Fluorophore-assisted Light Inactivation of Proteins
  June 2006
• Researchers Profile Cells to Determine Radiation Response
  June 2006
• Systems Biology Article Appears in The Scientist
  June 2006
• Better Proteomic Measurements Achieved with Smaller Liquid Chromatography Columns
  June 2006
• Isolation and Validation of a Metal-reducing Protein Complex from Shewanella published in the Journal of Bacteriology
  June 2006
• New Insights Made into the Functioning of Deep Subsurface Microbial Communities
  June 2006
• Open-source Software Tool for Protein Microarray Analysis Available from PNNL
  June 2006
• Live Wires: A microbiologist discovers our planet is hard-wired with electricity-producing bacteria
  June 2006
• Characterizing Nanoparticles Could Lead to More Efficient Carbon Tetrachloride Cleanup
  June 2006
• An Eye on Sky Imaging Systems and Techniques
  June 2006
• Researchers develop improved protein affinity probe
  May 2006
• Buckyballs Make Room for Gilded Cages
  May 2006
• Golden Cages
  May 2006
• Sharing Space for the Sake of Science
  May 2006
• Mountain Snow Projected to Melt Dramatically in Some Regions, Moderately in Others
  May 2006
• Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Technologies Analyzed for Role in Addressing Climate Change
  May 2006
• Researchers Develop Improved Protein Affinity Probe
  May 2006
• PNNL Wins NCI Contract for Breast Cancer Biomarker Research
  April 2006
• Firsts in Mouse and Mammalian Brain Proteomic Research Featured in Journal
  April 2006
• First Study on the Mitochondrial Outer Membrane Subproteome Appears in Proteomics
  April 2006
• PNNL Joins MILAGRO Project in Mexico City
  PNNL participated in an international research collaboration to study the far-reaching, long-lasting effects of aerosol emissions on climateApril 2006
• From Europa to the Lab, a New Recipe for Oxygen on Icy Moons
  April 2006
• The Flexible, Polarizable, Thole-type Interaction Potential for Water (TTM2-F) Revision (2.1)
  March 2006
• Hydrogen Storage: Operando Methods in Catalysis
  March 2006
• Tropical Clouds Hold Clues to Global Climate
  March 2006
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Porous Membranes
  February 2006
• Haze Dynasty
  In China, cloud-free days do not mean sunshine; smog is to blameJanuary 2006
• First Constraint-Based Metabolic Model for an Archaea to be Published in Nature Reviews Molecular Systems Biology
  January 2006
• Cutting-edge proteomics tool featured in two Analytical Chemistry articles
  December 2005
• A Sweet Approach to Carbon Nanospheres
  December 2005
• Rodland speaks at breast cancer forum in Olympia
  November 2005
• Mass spectrometry detectors—eye on ions
  November 2005
• Low-dose work highlighted in three journal articles
  November 2005
• Journal lists two PNNL articles in top five most accessed
  November 2005
• Observation of d-Orbital Aromaticity
  November 2005
• Hydrophobic water monolayer in crystalline ice growth on Pt(111)
  November 2005
• How Vulnerable Are We To Climate Change?
  October 2005
• Air quality in West going south
  October 2005
• Imaging system success story featured on journal cover
  September 2005
• NMR technologies developed for biofilm studies featured in recent journals
  September 2005
• Carbon tetrachloride and chloroform accumulate and resist migration in Hanford aquifer sediments
  September 2005
• Novel sensor for technetium applicable to Hanford and other DOE sites
  September 2005
• Ellis contributes to National Academies' report
  September 2005
• Electron-beam-enhanced Recrystallization of Amorphous SrTiO₃
  September 2005
• Ion behavior at the air/water interface
  July 2005
• Calculations for Rising Global Temperature Vary Significantly Based on Greenhouse Gas Emission Models
  July 2005
• Optimal Spatial Placement of Hydrogen-Bonding Groups Identified for Recognition of Tetrahedral Oxo Anions
  July 2005
• Measuring Dynamic Protein Interactions
  July 2005
• Ion-Water and Ion-Ion Structure in Supercritical Water
  July 2005
• DOE review of proteomic informatics capability given high marks
  July 2005
• Barrier-Free Intermolecular Proton Transfer - A Step towards Understanding of Mutagenic Effects of Low-Energy Electrons
  July 2005
• PNNL part of NIH protein production center contract
  July 2005
• Synthesis of the Tetrahedral Au₂₀ Cluster in Solution
  July 2005
• Simulation of PNNL protein identification process featured in journal special edition
  July 2005
• NMR study of DNA repair protein dynamics featured on journal covers
  June 2005
• Ultra-high performance separations and mass spectrometry work featured in IJMS
  June 2005
• Automated, high-throughput protein pipeline in place at PNNL
  June 2005
• PNNL receives NIH funding to model bacterial membrane proteins and human cell signaling networks
  June 2005
• "Soft-landing of Peptide Ions on Self-assembled Monolayer Surfaces"
  June 2005
• Formation of U(V) on mineral surfaces
  June 2005
• Correction Method for Infrared Detector Confirmed; Error in Clear Sky Bias Condition Remains Unresolved
  June 2005
• Study of rare tautomers featured on journal cover
  May 2005
• New biological consortium featured in The Scientist
  May 2005
• A fluorescent probe finds a second use in a resin for protein pull-downs
  May 2005
• It's all in the water . . .
  May 2005
• Hydrogen Storage in Ammonia Borane
  May 2005
• Carbon Nanospheres from Sugar for Water Purification and Catalysis
  May 2005
• PNNL NCRR Proteomics Research Resource hosts national workshop
  May 2005
• Sticky ice may explain plant formation
  May 2005
• Carbon Nanospheres from Sugar for Water Purification and Catalysis
  May 2005
• Collaborative research published in PNAS focuses on skeletal muscle cell understanding
  May 2005
• Petrified Wood Created in the Laboratory
  May 2005
• Room Temperature Spin Polarization in Oxide Semiconductors
  May 2005
• Earth Lightens Up
  May 2005
• Workshop Recommends Institute for Catalysis Research
  May 2005
• PNNL sponsors seminar at annual AAAS meeting on high-throughput biological data
  April 2005
• Shewanella profiling paper appears in PNAS
  April 2005
• Proteomics Resource Advisory Committee held yearly meeting at EMSL
  February 2005
• PNNL to play key role in RTK Consortium
  February 2005
• Enhanced Soil Carbon Sequestration Evaluation Methods Reviewed in Journal Article
  February 2005
• Identifying shed and secreted proteins by mass spectrometry after exposure of CHO cells to low-dose radiation
  February 2005
• Enhanced yellow fluorescent protein enables definition of bystander-specific transformation response
  January 2005
• ARM Observations Validate Climate Model for Tropical Cirrus Clouds
  January 2005
• ARM Program Research Improves Longwave Radiative Transfer Models
  January 2005
• Cellular Response to Protein Nitration in C2C12 Myocytes Detected with Complementary Approaches: Cell Biology and Global Proteomic Screens
  December 2004
• A "Little" Respect: Droplet Nucleation Finally Included in Global Climate Model
  November 2004
• Continuous Dataset of Water Vapor Measurements Throws Water on Assumptions of Cirrus Cloud Formation
  November 2004
• Mechanisms of 3D intercellular signaling in mammary epithelial cells in response to low dose, low-LET radiation: Implications for the radiation-induced bystander effect
  November 2004
• NABIR project demonstrates that uranium remains immobile one year after wells were injected with acetate
  November 2004
• PNNL to receive NIH contract for proteomic studies of potential therapeutic targets
  October 2004
• Bystander Effects in Cells Exposed to Low Dose Radiation: Identifying Shed Proteins by Mass Spectrometry and Statistical Confidences
  October 2004
• For Estimates of Cloud Optical Thickness, Simple Equation is Good Enough
  October 2004
• Pacific Northwest team unveils largest virus proteome to date
  Findings reveal the human cytomegalovirus is even more complex than predictedSeptember 2004
• Peering inside the body, with a new spin-literally
  September 2004
• PNNL lands $10.3 million NIH biodefense contract to unlock proteomes of salmonella and pox
  5-year project will explore how our cells interact with infectious-agents and point the way to new, fast-acting drugsSeptember 2004
• NMR Spectroscopic Investigation of Human Carbonic Anhydrase Points to Alternative Mechanism of Action
  July 2004
• Most complete human blood-plasma proteome to date
  June 2004
• Cloud Phase Determination Using Ground-Based AERI Observations at SHEBA
  June 2004
• Evaluation of Simulated Clouds and Radiation at the ARM Site
  June 2004
• Island-Induced Cloud Plumes Influence Tropical Atmospheric Measurements, Surface Radiation
  June 2004
• Single Enzyme Nanoparticles Increase Catalyst Longevity for Months
  June 2004
• The Consequences of Uncertainty: Addressing Climate Sensitivity and Climate Stabilization
  May 2004
• New Method for Evaluating Cloud Processes and Cloud Effects in Climate Models
  May 2004
• Global warming to squeeze Western mountains dry by 2050
  February 2004
• Better understanding of the sensitivity of the earth's climate system to changes in greenhouse gases critically important
  January 2004