The Science We studied how infants metabolize two pollutants, phenanthrene and retene, found in wood smoke, compared to adults. Using human liver samples from infants (up to 21 months old) and a pooled sample mostly of adults, we measured how fast these …
Protecting U.S. residents and visitors is a top priority for the National Security Directorate within Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Staff scientists and engineers at PNNL strive to create innovative technology advances with impactful …
The Science The historic May 2015 flood event in Texas and Oklahoma was caused by a series of intense mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) (i.e., large convective storms several hundred kilometers wide) that produced record-breaking rainfall and $3 billion …
A right-sized electric heat pump—and a good installation—will not only keep homeowners warm at night, but deliver many years of reliable service, comfort, and energy and cost savings, while reducing carbon emissions. Toward that outcome, Pacific Northwest …
Chief Scientist and Physicist Sivanandan Harilal from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) was selected as one of only 47 international Society of Photographic Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) Fellows identified for 2024. Photo by Andrea Starr | …
RICHLAND, Wash.—Scientists, legislators, community leaders and officials of the Department of Energy gathered today at DOE’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to dedicate a new 93,000-square-foot research facility that will accelerate the development …
In the wake of cascading effects resulting from nationwide outages, there was a lot to discuss at the 2024 National Homeland Security Conference held in Miami, FL, July 23–25, 2024. Keynote speakers emphasized the dire consequences the outage posed to …
The Science Nickel (Ni) and cobalt (Co) are critical elements for modern technologies, with high-grade Ni and Co ores becoming increasingly scarce. Mafic and ultramafic deposits are low-grade, abundant alternatives to traditional Ni and Co ores. However, …
The Science Simulating flooding where rivers meet the ocean is challenging because existing Earth system models struggle to capture the complex interactions between river flows, ocean tides, and storm surges. In response, researchers developed a …
Efforts to support and restore declining native North American fish species rely on accurate data to inform conservation and management decisions, from setting fishing regulations to guiding hydropower operations. Monitoring fish with a variety of …
RICHLAND, Wash.—Last year marked Earth’s warmest year on record. A new study finds that some of 2023’s record warmth, nearly 20 percent, likely came as a result of reduced sulfur emissions from the shipping industry. Much of this warming concentrated over …
Ljiljana Paša-Tolić, a Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Fellow, is the 2024 recipient of the International Mass Spectrometry Foundation’s Jochen Franzen Award. The Jochen Franzen Award recognizes outstanding contributions to innovations in …
In the pursuit of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, hundreds of millions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) are expected to be injected into the deep subsurface in the United States over the next few decades. This marks a pivotal step in the carbon …
What does it take to give 13 interns an experience of a lifetime in 50 short days? At Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), the answer includes 13 dedicated mentors, adept leaders who champion their success, and many supporting hands, all of whom …
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Computational Scientist Jason McDermott received his PhD in microbiology and immunology from Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). Today he remains connected to his alma mater through the PNNL and OHSU …
Jim De Yoreo, a materials scientist and Battelle Fellow at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, was elected the vice-chair of the Materials Section of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). De Yoreo began his tenure as vice-chair on July 1, 2024. He …
The Science While tropical cyclone (TC) intensification has been studied over the open ocean regions previously, past studies haven’t considered changes in storm intensification specifically in coastal regions at the global scale. To address this gap, …
RICHLAND, Wash.—Scientists have developed a way to detect tiny amounts of hard-to-detect explosives more than eight feet away, reducing the need to swipe clothing, luggage or other materials. The method, published in the chemistry journal Talanta, detects …
The Science Viruses affect prevalent microbial systems by killing hosts, transferring genes laterally, and altering cellular metabolism, all of which affect carbon/nitrogen cycles in nature. A virus-infected cell, or “virocell,” is distinct from its …
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—An experiment aimed at learning more about how plants grow in space will be aboard a National Aeronautics and Space Administration launch in early August from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. A Northrop Grumman Cygnus …
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