Where there’s heat, there’s often humidity. When high values of these factors combine, it leads to heat stress—aptly named as this experience makes it difficult for the human body to cool down. A new study led by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory ( …
John VerWey, an advisor in the Mission Alignment group at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), was recently selected to lead a panel discussion at the inaugural Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) AI+ Compute & Connectivity Summit, held …
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are partnering with U.S. materials company Ampcera, Inc., to help bring a new solid-state battery technology to the market. The PNNL-developed technology introduces …
The Science Chloroaluminate ionic liquids can selectively convert discarded polyolefins into gasoline-range alkanes at temperatures below 100 °C. However, questions have been raised about the speciation of chloroaluminate and its role in the polyolefin …
The Science To solve quantum chemical problems, scientists need to develop effective computational approaches to use quantum tools. Despite the promise of hybrid quantum-classical approaches, they often impose constraints that cause barren plateaus and …
The Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced funding for research on quantum information science-enabled discoveries in high energy physics. Two projects involving Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) researchers were selected for support …
Jeff Burghardt, an Earth scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), is the chair of the 59th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium of the American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA). The symposium will be held from June 8—11, 2025, in …
Maritime ports, a cornerstone of international trade and local economies, are upgrading their infrastructure and turning to diverse energy sources to cut energy costs, enhance resilience, and strengthen global competitiveness. Nearly 80 percent of the …
The Science Interactions between ions and water play a critical role in how nanoparticles aggregate, but classical representations of nanoparticle behavior do not fully account for molecular-scale forces. Scientists from the Ion Dynamics in Radioactive …
The Science High-quality welding is critical to the strength and long-term stability of various structures, from bridges to nuclear reactors. However, monitoring weld quality during the welding process can be costly and may not take into consideration the …
The Science Recovering critical minerals from complex unconventional feedstocks is crucial for achieving energy dominance, technological innovation, and domestic supply chain security in the United States. Researchers at Pacific Northwest National …
Jingshan Du, a postdoctoral scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), was named to the 2025 Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Future Leaders class. He joins 34 other graduate students and postdoctoral scientists from across the world …
The Science Scientists have discovered that cyanobacteria's internal clock can dramatically improve their ability to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable products. These microscopic organisms, which normally photosynthesize during the day and …
The Science Scientists have discovered how gene regulatory networks react to environmental changes and coordinate control of metabolism in cyanobacteria as they transition between day and night. Using advanced computational approaches, researchers analyzed …
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), working on transformative energy technologies that span from methods for advanced manufacture of alloys for fusion power to use of artificial intelligence (AI) in traffic management, participated …
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) was recognized for its significant contributions to several projects at the fiscal year 2024 Secretary’s Honor Awards Ceremony on January 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The annual Secretary’s Honor Awards are …
Lauren Charles, chief data scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), showcased the vital research coming out of her program at The National Academies Forum workshop in Washington, D.C., January 15–16, 2025. The forum’s workshop, titled “ …
The Science The growth, dissolution, and recrystallization of iron-based oxides are central processes to the cycling of iron and other nutrients in the environment. Understanding how the surface structure of hematite, an iron oxide mineral, influences …
The number of air travelers is rising each year, which poses capacity challenges for many airports in terms of performing passenger screening and maintaining the resources and space needed to manage potential security risks. To help airports better manage …
