National laboratory expertise was on display at the 2024 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Summit. Hosted by the DHS Science and Technology Directorate's Office of National Laboratories, the …
The Earth’s crust is a complex arrangement of different rock types with different mineral components, and we currently have a limited ability to sense their properties. An emerging technique relies on electrical signals sent underground to identify the …
The Science Clouds affect the Earth’s weather and climate by influencing light, heat, and moisture in the atmosphere. They come in many varieties with unique impacts on the atmosphere. Researchers strive to understand these nuances to accurately model …
The Science Ice nucleating particles (INPs) are a rare subset of particles that can have an outsized impact on weather and clouds by initiating the process of ice formation in clouds. Cloud ice plays an important role in the formation of precipitation as …
RICHLAND, Wash.—Scientists, engineers and other professionals from across the nation will gather at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory on Aug. 2 to inspire, learn and network with fellow professionals. The 2024 Institute of …
Jingshan Du, a Washington Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, attended the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany. Du was one of approximately 600 young scientists from around the world selected …
While the deadly opioid epidemic continues to expand, claiming more lives every day, researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are working to combat the rapidly evolving threat through enhanced detection capabilities. In the article “Fentanyl …
If a paper envelope gets wet, the contents may be ruined. It’s similar for a building’s “envelope”—essentially the space between the inside of a structure and the outside, including walls, doors, and windows. Researchers from Pacific Northwest National …
The Science Global precipitation is expected to increase with climate change, but accurately predicting these changes is challenging for current models. To better assess future conditions, two key factors must themselves be …
The Science Graphene oxide (GO) membranes have shown promise for separating ions from mixed solutions based on size. Research into approaches to modify the membranes for more selective separations is ongoing. Scientists discovered that reducing GO …
The Science Wildfires can influence both terrestrial and aquatic biogeochemical cycling through the alteration of organic matter during burning. This research compares different burning methods to simulate wildfire to …
The Science The interior of a fusion reactor can be an extreme environment. Not many materials can withstand the high temperatures and intense radiation that occurs during fusion reactions. Tungsten heavy alloys (WHAs) emerged as a promising material …
Integrating renewable energy into the nation’s power grid isn’t as simple as plugging in a wind or solar power plant or energy storage facility—these resources produce direct current, while the power grid largely runs on alternating current. That’s where …
Turbulence, temperature changes, water vapor, carbon dioxide, ozone, methane, and other gases absorb, reflect, and scatter sunlight as it passes through the atmosphere, bounces off the Earth’s surface, and is collected by a sensor on a remote sensing …
The Science Polyolefin materials are challenging to recycle, leading to environmental and resource concerns. One strategy for managing this waste is plastic upcycling, where discarded or used plastics are converted into other carbon products. Researchers …
Evangelina Galvan Shreeve, chief diversity officer and director of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), was recently honored with the Tri-Cities Champion of Diversity Award. Galvan …
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) hosted the inaugural Global Wildlife Data Sharing Conference on May 20–21, 2024. The conference brought together international experts and stakeholders in wildlife health, One Health security, and data science …
Kriston Brooks, a Project Management Office director (PMOD) at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), was recently recognized for his performance as a derivative classifier (DC) at the Annual Classification Officers’ Technical Program Review. Brooks …
The Science Effectively and safely processing nuclear waste involves understanding how ionizing radiation interacts with materials, especially in extreme environments. This study investigated how gamma radiation affects the thermodynamic stability of …
Buoys are critical for various types of marine observations and research. To help inform and support offshore wind energy development, for example, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) deploys lidar buoys that carry scientific instruments to …
