Rapid Changes in River Flow can Increase Spreading of Contaminants from Nearby Groundwater
Integrating hydrogeology and biogeochemistry are required to model the dynamics of geochemical processes occurring in river corridor zones where groundwater and surface water mix.
Rapid Changes in River Flow Lead to Spreading of Nearby Groundwater Contaminants
Theoretical analysis reveals flow variations that happen over longer time periods affect a plume’s spread and center of mass.
Virologist’s Coronavirus Paper in Top 50
PNNL virologist Amy Sims’s coronavirus research paper was among 50 most-downloaded articles related to SARS-CoV-2 in 2020.
A Few Common Bacteria Account for the Majority of Carbon Use in Soil
Knowing which bacteria in a community are involved with carbon cycling could help scientists predict how microbial carbon storage and release could influence future climate dynamics.
Ernesto Nakayasu Elected to Editorial Board of Vaccines
PNNL biomedical scientist Ernesto Nakayasu brings expertise in host-pathogen interactions and the interconnection between the immune response and cellular metabolism to provide constructive review for submitted manuscripts.
Bobbie-Jo Webb-Robertson Receives Spirit of nPOD Award
PNNL computational biologist Bobbie-Jo Webb-Robertson was recently awarded the “Spirit of nPOD award” to acknowledge her hard work in building, coordinating, and leading the Data Science Working Group.
Vanessa Bailey Elected to Chair a Division for the Soil Science Society of America
The PNNL soil scientist has a three-year term, starting this year serving as Soil Biology & Biochemistry Division chair-elect.
New Clues about How Night Shift Work Increases Cancer Risk
Night shift work disrupts the natural 24-hour rhythms in the activity of certain cancer-related genes, making workers more vulnerable to damage to their DNA.
PNNL Participates in COVID-19 Community Dialogues and Support Efforts
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, PNNL is offering support to its neighbors in the Mid-Columbia region and across Washington State.
PNNL Puts Bacteria and Bugs to Work
As a Department of Energy national laboratory, you would expect Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to perform research in chemistry, physics and engineering in support of our energy, environmental and security missions.