A Chilling Discovery: The Surprising Flexibility of Ice
Ice crystals are surprisingly tolerant of defects in their structure. The findings come from the first-ever molecular-resolution observations of nanoscale samples of ice frozen from liquid water.
Analysis Explores Honey, Strontium Isotopes to Determine Geographic Origin
A study by researchers at PNNL assessed the feasibility of using strontium isotope ratios and an existing machine learning–based model to predict and verify a product’s source—in this case, honey.
PNNL Joins Space Research Group, Bringing Its Nuclear and Cybersecurity Expertise to New Heights
PNNL brings its expertise to the space domain by joining an organization that facilitates collaboration across the global space industry.
Seeing Ice Crystals at the Atomic Level
Imaging ice microstructures formed by water freezing with atomic resolution for the first time.
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Decision Support for Operations and Maintenance (DSOM)
An Advanced Supervision and Diagnostic Tool to Reduce Power Plant Operating and Maintenance Costs and Extend Power Plant Life
PNNL @ Seattle Fusion Week 2025
Researchers from PNNL will discuss the future of fusion energy and nuclear materials at Seattle Fusion Week.