Science for Security: Lauren Charles
Lauren Charles has been named a scientist and engineer level 5 in the national security domain.
Systematic Differences in Molecular and Extraction-Based Measures of Plant Litter Chemical Composition
A multi-institutional team of researchers systematically compared extraction techniques for characterizing plant litter composition that relies on organic matter extraction.
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.
Riverbed Sediment Activity Is Influenced by Organic Carbon Concentration and Organic Matter Diversity
Across the United States, organic carbon concentration imposes a primary control on river sediment respiration, with additional influences from organic matter chemistry.
Director of the Office of Science Visits Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Department of Energy, Office of Science Director Asmeret Asefaw Berhe visited PNNL to learn about the Lab’s drive to conduct discovery science, commitment to science for an equitable future, and development of a diversified STEM workforce.
The Role of Riverbank Microbes in Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling
First-of-its-kind genomic catalog lends insight into previously unknown processes at the river’s edge.
Metabolomics Reveals Strategic Wood Degradation by Rot Fungi
Metabolomics analysis revealed differences in metabolome profiles for two distinct modes of fungal wood decay.
Soil Microbes as Drivers for the Formation of Mineral-Associated Organic Matter
A team from the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory published research, demonstrating that the soil microbes were directly involved in the stabilization of soil organic carbon and mineral weathering.
Irrigation And Perennial Crops Impact Soil Biogeochemistry Down to a Depth of Three Feet
Soil is a massive reservoir of carbon, holding three times the amount of carbon than in the atmosphere. Soil is a massive reservoir of carbon, holding three times the amount of carbon than in the atmosphere.
New Joint Appointees Build Research Impact at PNNL
PNNL welcomes new joint appointments to expand the research productivity and scientific impact of both PNNL and the university partners, broadening the base of expertise at each institution and helping to build interdisciplinary teams.