Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Press Releases

• Published on January 8, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

  

  PNNL Marks NEST Anniversary and Collaborates on Communications Platform for Response Teams

  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 …

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• Published on January 7, 2025 - 20:31 GMT

  

  Identifying the Elements for Carbon Storage

  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 …

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• Published on January 7, 2025 - 01:05 GMT

  

  Reflecting on 2024: PNNL’s Contributions to National Security, AI and Energy

  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 …

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• Published on January 6, 2025 - 21:31 GMT

  

  PNNL Unveils Most Impactful Wind Energy Accomplishments for 2024

  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 …

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• Published on December 31, 2024 - 19:16 GMT

  

  Earth System Model Simulates a Raised Coastal Groundwater Table Caused by Sea-Level Rise

  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), …

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• Published on December 31, 2024 - 19:04 GMT

  

  Archaeological Investigation Finds No Cultural Barriers to Soil Research at Two Research Sites in Ohio

  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- …

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• Published on December 31, 2024 - 19:04 GMT

  

  Modeling a Control Strategy to Reverse Sea-Ice Loss Near its Tipping Point

  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 …

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• Published on December 30, 2024 - 21:13 GMT

  

  New Model Accelerates Battery Development

  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 …

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• Published on December 28, 2024 - 00:07 GMT

  

  PNNL Research Recognized for Innovation in Grid Energy Storage

  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 …

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• Published on December 27, 2024 - 20:12 GMT

  

  PNNL Joins the Testing Risks of AI for National Security Taskforce

  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 …

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• Published on December 27, 2024 - 18:45 GMT

  

  New Energy Storage System Strengthens Airforce Base’s Resilience

  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 …

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• Published on December 27, 2024 - 12:00 GMT

  

  New Energy Storage System Strengthens Air Force Base’s Resilience

  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 …

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• Published on December 23, 2024 - 20:33 GMT

  

  Microelectronics Science Research Centers to Lead Charge on Next-Generation Designs and Prototypes

  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 …

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• Published on December 20, 2024 - 19:04 GMT

  

  Organonitrates in Atmospheric Particles Vary with Altitude

  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 …

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• Published on December 20, 2024 - 18:51 GMT

  

  Discrepancies in Urban Land Estimates Leads to Difficulties in Quantifying Climate Risks

  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 …

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• Published on December 19, 2024 - 20:47 GMT

  

  Simulations Reveal Details of Mixing of a Cloud with Dry Air

  The Science When environmental air becomes trapped in a cloud, a process known as entrainment can affect cloud radiative properties, precipitation formation, and ultimately the entire climate system. However, understanding how clouds mix with surrounding …

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• Published on December 19, 2024 - 20:28 GMT

  

  Team Conducts Chemical Research Security Workshops in Bulgaria and Romania

  A team from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) recently coordinated a series of international workshops in Bulgaria and Romania. The events aimed at enhancing chemical research security and fostering collaboration among scientists and academic …

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• Published on December 19, 2024 - 19:52 GMT

  

  Systematic Differences in Molecular and Extraction-Based Measures of Plant Litter Chemical Composition

  The Science Soils have the potential to mitigate the effects of climate change. Mitigation strategies often rely on soil’s ability to store and stabilize large amounts of carbon for millennia. In fact, soils contain more than twice the carbon present in …

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• Published on December 18, 2024 - 20:49 GMT

  

  Unraveling Charge Transfer at Oxide Heterointerfaces

  The Science When different materials meet to form an interface, they can exhibit unique behaviors not seen in each material alone. These behaviors result from the complex interactions found at the interface. One important phenomenon is the directional …

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• Published on December 18, 2024 - 18:29 GMT

  

  PNNL and Oregon Partner to Study State Energy Security Risks

  Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) are collaborating on a pilot project to evaluate risks to petroleum fuel infrastructure, distribution, and supply chains and compounding effects from transportation …

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