PNNL Wins R&D 100 Awards
PNNL has received 119 R&D 100 Awards since 1969, when the laboratory began submitting entries in the contest that recognizes top 100 inventions each year.
Sidestepping the Thin Data Problem in National Security
PNNL researchers are using explainable artificial intelligence to develop new ways to understand and interpret data for national security.
Explainable AI: A Must for Nuclear Nonproliferation, National Security
Explainable AI helps scientists understand and untangle the threads of information that the system uses to make choices or recommendations.
Decoding the “Black Box” of AI to Tackle National Security Concerns
Explainable artificial intelligence—understanding and explaining the reasoning behind AI decisions—is a necessity for national security.
The Youth Are Our Future: Mentor Mariefel Olarte Invests in Interns
PNNL chemical engineer Mariefel Olarte shares passion for mentoring students and the next-generation workforce.
Tracking the Neural Network’s Nuclear Clues
A 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan that knocked out a nuclear power plant helped inspire PNNL computational scientists looking for clues of future nuclear reactor mishaps by tracking radioactive iodine.
Adventures of Women in Science
At the center of many research teams are women — scientists and engineers who chase mystery and replace it with discoveries.
PNNL Climate Research Has Far-Reaching Benefits
PNNL experts perform fundamental climate science work at multiple scales to understand impacts on energy, water, food, and infrastructure systems.
Innovative Drone Technology
PNNL deploys advanced drone systems to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges in energy, environmental remediation, and national security.