The Science Recovering critical minerals from complex unconventional feedstocks is crucial for achieving energy dominance, technological innovation, and domestic supply chain security in the United States. Researchers at Pacific Northwest National …
Jingshan Du, a postdoctoral scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), was named to the 2025 Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Future Leaders class. He joins 34 other graduate students and postdoctoral scientists from across the world …
The Science Scientists have discovered that cyanobacteria's internal clock can dramatically improve their ability to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable products. These microscopic organisms, which normally photosynthesize during the day and …
The Science Scientists have discovered how gene regulatory networks react to environmental changes and coordinate control of metabolism in cyanobacteria as they transition between day and night. Using advanced computational approaches, researchers analyzed …
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), working on transformative energy technologies that span from methods for advanced manufacture of alloys for fusion power to use of artificial intelligence (AI) in traffic management, participated …
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) was recognized for its significant contributions to several projects at the fiscal year 2024 Secretary’s Honor Awards Ceremony on January 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The annual Secretary’s Honor Awards are …
Lauren Charles, chief data scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), showcased the vital research coming out of her program at The National Academies Forum workshop in Washington, D.C., January 15–16, 2025. The forum’s workshop, titled “ …
The Science The growth, dissolution, and recrystallization of iron-based oxides are central processes to the cycling of iron and other nutrients in the environment. Understanding how the surface structure of hematite, an iron oxide mineral, influences …
The number of air travelers is rising each year, which poses capacity challenges for many airports in terms of performing passenger screening and maintaining the resources and space needed to manage potential security risks. To help airports better manage …
Matt Paiss, a technical adviser at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), has been appointed the chair of the NFPA 800, Battery Safety Code technical committee under development by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Founded in 1896 …
Nancy Washton, a Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) chemist by trade and artificial intelligence (AI) scientist by training, shared her current research and thrill for science with hundreds of high school students from across the country at the …
PNNL’s Grid Storage Launchpad (GSL) has been honored with the 2025 Battery Council International (BCI) Innovation Award. The award recognizes the GSL’s role as a national resource for accelerating the development, validation, and deployment of battery …
Most of us have seen the chatbots that pop up on many websites, ready to answer our questions and provide around-the-clock, automated customer service. This illustration of how artificial intelligence can improve quality, efficiency and productivity is …
Mathematicians love the certainty of proofs. This is how they verify that their intuition matches observable truth. This logical love of proofs is uniquely suited to opening up the black box of artificial intelligence (AI) to scrutiny with the goal of …
Over the next decade, global energy demand is expected to continue to climb, driven by population growth, industrial expansion, and the shift toward high performance transportation. This forecast highlights the urgency of advancing energy storage …
RICHLAND, Wash.—The world beyond DNA is incredibly complex. While the genetic code provides the blueprint for how organisms will grow and develop, countless steps ultimately shape the characteristics of a person and all living things. Understanding those …
RICHLAND, Wash.—Scott Tingey, a senior executive with 31 years of management and operations experience, has been named Associate Laboratory Director for Operational Systems at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. In his role, …
RICHLAND, Wash.–Chemist Wendy Shaw has been named associate laboratory director of the Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. In her previous role as PCSD’s chief science and …
RICHLAND, Wash.—Yong Wang, acting director of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Institute for Integrated Catalysis, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. The organization cited Wang for his advancement of catalyst discovery, design …
RICHLAND, Wash.—It’s obvious when a dog has been poorly trained. It doesn’t respond properly to commands. It pushes boundaries and behaves unpredictably. The same is true with a poorly trained artificial intelligence (AI) model. Only with AI, its not …
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