At Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), researchers are working to enable autonomous experimentation in biology, chemistry, and materials science. PNNL’s latest advancement toward achieving this goal is the development of CACTUS—the Chemistry …
The Science Soils contain significant amounts of carbon and represent a natural carbon sink that can help buffer carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. However, the molecular level details of how soil carbon becomes associated with minerals and …
The Science Demand for cobalt (Co) has surged due to its increased use in metal superalloys and cathodes for rechargeable batteries. Mafic and ultramafic rocks are low-grade Co ores, yet are abundant and have high durable CO2 storage potential. Researchers …
The momentum from Fusion XII, a three-day conference held at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in November 2024, continues into the new year as researchers launch new projects that exploit the resources of cloud computing to benefit their work. …
When the Star Wars movie launched in 1977, many around the world became mesmerized by an iconic laser and plasma interaction—lightsabers. Back then, Sivanandan “Hari” Harilal was not one of them. Yet, he would travel the world, learning from experts to …
For 50 years, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and its predecessor Department of Energy (DOE) organizations have stewarded the resources and capabilities to respond to nuclear and radiological emergencies in the United States and around …
Minerals underground may be part of the solution to global climate change. The most famous greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide (CO2), can react with some minerals found deep underground to form stable carbonates—permanently storing the CO2. This storage …
As 2024 drew to a close, many of us were reflecting on the past year’s accomplishments. As director of the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, I am proud to share some of the many contributions made in 2024 by our 6,400 talented …
Wind energy represents more than 10 percent of the nation’s electricity mix, making it an important part of the nation’s energy portfolio. Wind has the power to help maintain grid stability and resilience, create new jobs, and make energy more affordable …
The Science Coastal regions face increasing threats from sea-level rise, which current Earth system models (ESMs) often overlook. This study develops a land–ocean coupling scheme within the state-of-the-science Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM), …
The Science The Coastal Observations, Mechanisms, and Predictions Across Systems and Scales: Field, Measurements, and Experiments (COMPASS-FME) project aims to understand and predict ecosystem function and state changes in response to sea level rise, lake- …
The Science Many of the complex processes that make up Earth’s climate system, such as the formation and persistence of Arctic and Antarctic sea-ice, may be poised to undergo sudden irreversible changes or ‘tipping’ as critical warming thresholds are …
For years researchers at the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have been developing tools to accelerate the materials discovery and development of new energy storage technologies, including those that can predict …
Dan-Thien Nguyen, an early-career materials scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), has received $80,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity to support his research in energy storage. This funding will …
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has joined the initial Testing Risks of AI for National Security (TRAINS) Taskforce to address national security concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI). PNNL is one of ten national laboratories to join …
For military bases, access to secure and reliable energy is mission critical. A sudden power outage can jeopardize radar systems, air traffic control, and vital operations tied directly to national security. Many bases—especially those in rural communities …
For military bases, access to secure and reliable energy is mission critical. A sudden power outage can jeopardize radar systems, air traffic control, and vital operations tied directly to national security. Many bases—especially those in rural communities …
RICHLAND, Wash.—Microelectronics run the modern world. Staying ahead of the development curve requires an investment that doesn’t just keep pace but sets new standards for the next generation of technological advances. Today, the Department of Energy …
The Science While atmospheric particles directly affect climate (e.g., cloud formation), sampling atmospheric particles aloft is practically challenging. Therefore, a full understanding of how particle composition is linked to environmental function …
The Science New datasets delineating global urban land are now available after growth in computational power, methodological advancements, and an explosion in satellite observations in the last several years. While these products aim to support scientific …
