Over the past few years, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) by the general public has rapidly increased with the development of AI chatbots. Since they are developed to understand natural languages, these large language model (LLM)-based programs …
The Science To compete with rising sea levels, coastal wetlands must receive adequate supplies of sediment and organic matter. Presently, there is disagreement in the scientific community on how fast these processes happen due to varying uncertainty and …
The Science Jet streams travel around the Earth and move north and south on cycles that last over two months, which is beyond the usual range of weather forecasts. Understanding the source of this “memory” directly affects scientists' ability to …
Energy storage is increasingly critical to building a resilient electric grid in the United States—a trend embodied by the Grid Storage Launchpad (GSL), a newly inaugurated, 93,000-square-foot facility at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). GSL …
RICHLAND, Wash.— No two hydropower facilities are the same. They all work similarly by harnessing the power of rushing water to spin turbines and generators, which in turn creates electricity. But their differences—in size, age or mechanical parts—means …
The Science Increasing global emissions and warming have heightened the urgency of finding sites suitable for the long-term capture and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2). An approach that combines carbon storage with critical material extraction could make …
The Science Meeting the challenge of climate change requires finding ways to trap and store carbon dioxide. Olivine has been extensively explored for potential applications in carbon storage and recently, critical mineral recovery. The broad olivine …
Every summer, grid operators brace themselves for an increase in energy demand as people turn their air conditioners on. This makes summer a “peaking season” in many parts of the United States. Grid operators can generally predict and prepare for peaking …
Preparing the next generation to enter the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce expands beyond internship opportunities. To prepare students and address the workforce gap in STEM careers, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) …
As universities and colleges in Washington resume fall courses, interns from Pathway Summer School (PSS) programs are taking back unique experiences and inspiration to the classroom. This year, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) hosted two PSS …
Andre Watson, the director of Aviation Maintenance at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), has been named to the 2024 class of the Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 by the National Business Aviation Association. The list celebrates emerging …
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that longtime Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) collaborator David Baker was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The University of Washington professor was recognized for his work in …
With grid demand projected to double within the next four years due to rising consumer energy needs, there is an increasing urgency to develop sustainable energy storage solutions that can support the growing reliance on renewable power sources. Sodium- …
A laboratory can be a loud, bustling place. Instruments hum and clatter, computers beep, researchers chatter. For Cooper Norris, the laboratory experience is a little different. As a Deaf researcher, Norris relies on other kinds of signals as he works. …
Silkworms spin the strong, flexible thread that is used to produce luxurious fabrics for ties, scarves, gowns and pajamas. With the help of researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the value of silk could be extended …
RICHLAND, Wash.—Fentanyl kills. Make that: Fentanyls kill. The threat is plural and potent, as illicit laboratories continually concoct new forms of the drug that sidestep today’s best detection techniques and protect drug dealers from prosecution. It’s a …
Johannes Lercher, a Battelle Fellow at Pacific Northwest National Laboratoryv, was named a foreign member of the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences. Lercher was selected for this honor at a society meeting in September 2024. The Spanish Royal Academy of …
The Science Compound floods (CF) can happen when different extreme events, like heavy rain and high storm surge, happen closely in time. This study investigated how often CFs occur along U.S. coastlines and what risks they pose to the residents. Using …
There’s a gap between soil physics data and soil microbiology data, so researchers Regan McDearis and Kenton Rod are building a bridge. Well, it’s a soil stake, but it could be the technology that helps scientists glean even more information from soil at …
Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm acknowledges Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s (PNNL’s) heat pump workforce development efforts at the 70th Annual United Association (UA) of Plumbers and Pipefitters Instructor Training program. …
