PNNL Scientists among Most Influential in the World
Six PNNL researchers named to the list of the most highly cited in the world. The list features scientists from around the world whose citations rank in the top one percent within 22 subject areas.
Where the Rains Come from
The temperature difference between the Southern Great Plains and the ocean produces winds that carry moisture from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Plains, fueling more intense storms as the climate warms.
Keystone Functions of a Minority Species Drives Overall Soil Microbial Metabolism
Organismal contribution and community interaction drive soil organic matter breakdown by microbes.
Western Wildfires Spark Stronger Storms in Downwind States
When wildfires burn in the west, the heat and airborne particles they release inflict stronger rain and larger hail upon central states.
Fall Pathways to Excellence Event Celebrates PNNL Staff Achievements
PNNL’s fall Pathways to Excellence award ceremony celebrated nearly 50 staff for their contributions across science, engineering, operations, and STEM education.
Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm Named Joint Global Change Research Institute Director
Hydrologist Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm will lead the Joint Global Change Research Institute as its director, looking to the future of integrated assessments.
Study for Exascale Advances in a High-Resolution Ocean Using ROMS Coupled to E3SM (SEAHORCE)
The SEAHORCE project aims to improve the ability of the Energy Exascale Earth System Model to model oceans at higher fidelity than currently possible.
Atmospheric Recipes for Making Mountain Thunderstorms
Assessing a complex concert of the weather and terrain conditions that affect the growth of cumulus clouds into deep thunderstorms along mountain ranges.
Rainfall Decreases Tropical Cyclone-Induced Sea Surface Cooling
Tropical cyclones induce sea surface cooling, but their associated heavy rainfall reduces the effect through increased ocean mixing.