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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 25-Apr-2025 21:08 ET (26-Apr-2025 01:08 GMT/UTC)

10-Oct-2023

Securing the food pipeline from cyberattacks

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

PNNL researchers are investigating the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of an increasingly smart food and agriculture sector.

Funder: DOE/US Department of Energy

29-Sep-2023

Enhanced geothermal, offshore wind energy gain Earthshot™ Support at PNNL

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Two renewable energy approaches—enhanced geothermal systems and floating offshore wind energy—get new focus as Energy Earthshot™ Research Centers at PNNL.

Funder: DOE/US Department of Energy

20-Sep-2023

PNNL collaborates with Microsoft, Micron to bring computational chemistry to the masses

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

PNNL is collaborating with Microsoft, Micron and other partners to make computational chemistry broadly available.

Funder: DOE/US Department of Energy

14-Sep-2023

Reduced nitrogen oxide emissions from industrial vehicles ahead

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

A new discovery by PNNL researchers has illuminated a previously unknown key mechanism that could inform the development of new, more effective catalysts for abating NOx emissions from combustion-engines burning diesel or low carbon fuel.

Journal: Nature Communications

30-Aug-2023

The future of grid energy storage starts today

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

PNNL’s Grid Storage Launchpad delivers tomorrow’s energy storage solutions today

29-Aug-2023

A brave and daring poem by the IDREAM team

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

DOE Basic Energy Sciences 2023 “Poetry of Science Art Contest” aims to educate and inspire; voting for the People’s Choice Award closes September 15.

Funder: DOE/US Department of Energy

22-Aug-2023

How to prepare your home for summer heat waves

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

From covering windows and planting trees, to upgrading your air conditioning system—PNNL scientists offer tips to keep your home cool in extreme heat

17-Aug-2023

Wind forecast improvement project saves millions for utilities

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Regional wind data from around the U.S. helps improve a national weather forecasting model, which allows utility companies better plan for windy days

Funder: DOE/US Department of Energy

10-Aug-2023

Guiding vaccine development with machine learning

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

The Rapid Assessment of Platform Technologies to Expedite Response project aims to prepare against future pandemics.

Funder: U.S. Department of Defense

27-Jul-2023

PNNL scientist elevates the internship experience

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Chemist Grant Johnson offers tips for mentoring a successful internship and creating opportunities for undergraduate students to publish research.