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Nondestructive Examination Facilities
PNNL's advanced NDE laboratory spaces allow scientists and engineers to study materials and systems used in industries such as nuclear energy, waste management, transportation, defense, and aerospace.
Waste Management Symposia 2024
PNNL researchers to present at Waste Management Symposia 2024, a premier international conference focused on managing radioactive waste and related cross-cutting topics.
Longer Lasting Sodium-Ion Batteries on the Horizon
A new longer-lasting sodium-ion battery design is much more durable and reliable in lab tests. After 300 charging cycles, it retained 90 percent of its charging capacity.
PNNL Pitches in for Perseverance Launch
Risk analysis on the plutonium-fueled power system that supplies electricity to the Mars rover answered the “what if” nuclear safety questions for NASA.
Waste Management Symposia 2025
Environmental management and nuclear energy researchers from PNNL will join peers from around the world at Waste Management Symposia 2025, a premier international conference.
Nuclear Waste Transformed: PNNL Scientists Solidify History With Glass
The Hanford Site is now immobilizing radioactive waste in glass: a process known as vitrification. PNNL contributed 60 years of materials science expertise—and is providing operational support—to help the nation meet this cleanup milestone.
Marina Appointed to Gen IV International Forum Board
PNNL materials scientist Olga Marina has been appointed to the board of the Gen IV International Forum’s Very-High-Temperature Reactor organization.
Risk Analysis and Management
Six PNNL Researchers Win DOE Early Career Research Awards
From exploring the development of transformative materials to strengthening biotechnology, six up-and-coming PNNL scientists were recognized for their scientific vision and prowess.