When the going gets tough, the tough get growing
PNNL researchers have uncovered the secret that enables Synechococcus 7002 to thrive under bright light: The organism, popular in research on biofuels and chemicals, triples in size to accommodate a rapid expansion of its cellular machinery.
Doty Selected as Guest Editor for Nuclear Security Journal
Kate Doty was invited to lend her expertise as guest editor for the International Journal of Nuclear Security on a special issue on women in nuclear security.
Local wind powering more U.S. companies
American companies are increasingly making their own power – and sales – with wind turbines located near the factories and buildings that consume the power they make, concludes PNNL's 2015 Distributed Wind Market Report.
PNNL helping make hydropower cheaper, more fish-friendly
Helping fish migrate past dams could cost a fraction of conventional fish ladders with the help of PNNL's upcoming study of Whooshh Innovations' so-called Salmon Cannon.
Mentoring the Next Generation STEM Workforce
Mentoring interns creates opportunities to inspire the future, diverse workforce with pathways into STEM careers.
Detecting Nuclear Threats with Artificial Reasoning
PNNL researchers use machine learning and data analytics to assist with detection of nuclear proliferation and nuclear material trafficking.
Two PNNL staff elected to membership in state science academy
Two researchers at DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have been elected to membership in the Washington State Academy of Sciences.
Less Platinum, Faster Chemical Reactions
A new discovery simultaneously reduces the need for rare and expensive platinum and improves its ability to speed up economically important chemical reactions.
Demystifying How Atmospheric Westerly Jets Shift Under Global Warming
Understanding why the westerly jets shift poleward in certain seasons and regions but equatorward in others under global warming.
Atmospheric Measurements Laboratory
The Atmospheric Measurements Laboratory at PNNL is one of the nation's leading research facilities for understanding aerosols, clouds, and their interactions.