Radiation Detectors at U.S. Ports of Entry Now Operate More Effectively, Efficiently
Nuisance alarm rates in radiation detectors at seaports and ports of entry are down significantly due to PNNL data analysis efforts that are saving time and money at the ports.
Enhanced Detection of Nuclear Events, Thanks to Deep Learning
Scientists are exploring the use of deep neural network to interpret highly technical data related to national security, the environment and the cosmos.
Space Science, Technology, and Policy
PNNL’s Space Science, Technology, and Policy activities draw on diverse technical expertise and research capabilities from across the Laboratory.
Plutonium Signatures Discovery Capability Launched at PNNL
A new capability at PNNL will be able to replicate how nations process plutonium. Researchers will process small amounts of plutonium which they will analyze, using nuclear forensics techniques, to discover signatures.
Creating the Art of the Possible
When training for chemical and biological threats, in-person exercises and drills can be very limited due to the hazardous nature of the agent.
Remembering 9/11: A Legacy of Homeland Security
PNNL commemorates 9/11 and reflects on the 20 years of science and technology produced since to protect against threats and make America safer.
Following Their Curiosity Wherever It Leads
At PNNL, women in engineering tackle some of the world’s most complex problems in environmental science, sustainable energy, and national security.
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB) Report Recognizes PNNL Contributions
Contributions from researchers across Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) were recently recognized in the preliminary findings of a Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB) report.
Disaster Response and Mitigation in an AI World
PNNL combines AI and cloud computing with damage assessment tool to predict path of wildfires and quickly evaluate the impact of natural disasters, giving first responders an upper hand.
From “Remotely Possible” to “Possible Remotely”
As COVID-19 was limiting in-person contact, halting travel, and creating additional barriers, researchers at PNNL were working to find solutions on how they could still get work done while establishing new safety protocols.