An analysis of changes to the climate that occur over several decades suggests that these changes are happening faster than historical levels and are starting to speed up. The Earth is now entering a period of changing climate that will likely be faster …
Large facilities like big box stores or hospitals could keep the lights on by using a fuel cell that runs off the natural gas that already flows in pipelines below most city streets. Instead of drawing electricity from the power grid, facilities could use …
As the Arctic warms, tons of carbon locked away in Arctic tundra will be transformed into the powerful greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane, but scientists know little about how that transition takes place. Now, scientists looking at microbes in …
Ensuring the power grid keeps the lights on in large cities could be easier with a new battery design that packs far more energy than any other battery of its kind and size. The new zinc-polyiodide redox flow battery, described in Nature Communications, …
Dendrites — the microscopic, pin-like fibers that cause rechargeable batteries to short circuit — create fire hazards and can limit the ability of batteries to power our smart phones and store renewable energy for a rainy day. Now a new electrolyte for …
Developing renewable fuel from wet algae and enabling analysis of complex liquids are two of the latest innovations Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has successfully driven to the market with the help of commercial partners. As a result, the Federal …
Fish no longer need to go under the knife to help researchers understand exactly how they swim through hydroelectric dams, thanks to a new injectable tracking device described today in the journal Scientific Reports. The new injectable acoustic fish tag …
Coating the mouth with BPA-containing food, like soup, does not lead to higher than expected levels of BPA in blood, a new study in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology shows. The study authors conclude that oral exposure does not create a risk for high …
Using a powerful microscope that lets researchers see the formation of crystals in real time, a team led by the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory found that negatively charged molecules — such as carbohydrates found in the …
In the midst of the California rainy season, scientists are embarking on a field campaign designed to improve the understanding of the natural and human-caused phenomena that determine when and how the state gets its precipitation. They will do so by …
Three scientists at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have been elected to the rank of Fellow in the American Physical Society. David Asner, Don Baer and Chris Mundy were selected for the honor, which recognizes …
First responders have downloaded more than 10,000 copies of a guide to commercially available, hand-portable biodetection technologies created to help them determine what they might be up against in the field. Since many first responders do not always have …
The Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory directly and indirectly supported more than $1.3 billion and 6,800 jobs in the Washington state economy last year, as well as another $1.2 billion dollars and over 6,400 jobs through …
How much energy was used to heat the water for your morning shower is probably the least of your groggy, uncaffeinated thoughts. However, some homeowners are discovering they have even less need to think about early-morning energy use thanks to an …
Internationally renowned environmental radiochemist Sue Clark will join the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory where she will provide technical leadership for PNNL's diverse nuclear science and technology programs — …
Scientists from the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will present a variety of research at the 2014 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, which runs Monday, Dec. 15 through Friday, Dec. 19 at the Moscone Convention Center …
A dozen stunning images depicting basic and applied research at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are showcased in a 2015 computer wallpaper calendar and other digital products. The images reflect advances in diverse …
A new study will help researchers create longer-lasting, higher-capacity lithium rechargeable batteries, which are commonly used in consumer electronics. In a study published in the journal ACS Nano, researchers showed how a coating that makes high …
In the Pacific Northwest, young salmon must dodge predatory birds, sea lions and more in their perilous trek toward the ocean. Hydroelectric dams don't make the trip any easier, with their manmade currents sweeping fish past swirling turbines and other …
People with muscular dystrophy could one day assess the effectiveness of their medication with the help of a smartphone-linked device, a new study in mice suggests. The study used a new method to process ultrasound imaging information that could lead to …
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