Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) stands out as a unique national laboratory. PNNL is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of knowledge by addressing some of the most pressing challenges in science and technology today. Our expertise in chemistry, Earth sciences, biology, and data science is key to our mission of scientific exploration. The research we conduct supports the development of innovations aimed at promoting sustainable energy through methods like decarbonization and energy storage, while also bolstering national security through the analysis of nuclear materials and threats. PNNL works closely with academic institutions for fundamental research and partners with industry to bring new technologies to market.

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PNNL Life Scientists Are Pioneering Predictive Phenomics

2 weeks ago | pnnl.gov | Steven K. Ashby

It is well known that genes are the instruction book for life. They determine whether we are born with blue eyes, brown hair or a predisposition to certain diseases. However, our genetic makeup is only part of the equation. The environment is the other. For example, brown hair could get bleached by the summer sun, or a healthy lifestyle may deter an illness from manifesting.
‘Creative Baking’ by Tri-City Researchers Makes New Alloy for Nuclear Reactors, Energy Uses

1 month ago | pnnl.gov | Steven K. Ashby

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory realized that sometimes developing new materials can be akin to creative baking—where substituting ingredients and making simple adjustments can lead to surprising benefits. In this case, they are studying the “recipe” for producing a durable alloy for nuclear reactors and other energy applications. Their work centered on replacing cobalt with manganese in an alloy known as Iconel 617, or IN617 for short.
PNNL Researchers Seek Value from Discarded Electronics

2 months ago | pnnl.gov | Steven K. Ashby

When fulfilled holiday wish lists include a new smartphone, upgraded laptop or the latest game console, their retired predecessors might be in cluttered junk drawers or landfills by January. Thanks to a new method developed by scientists at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, it may be possible to recover the critical minerals in these discarded electronics.
Making Homes Energy Affordable and Reliable: PNNL Researchers Figuring Out How to Do Both

Dec 1, 2024 | pnnl.gov | Steven K. Ashby

This time of year, many of us are preparing our homes for holiday gatherings. But for some researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, working to make homes more energy efficient and environmentally friendly is a year-long endeavor. For example, PNNL researchers are designing and performing rigorous field testing of the next generation of affordable, reliable heat pumps to help bring them to market.
PNNL Researchers Advance Silky Solution for Microelectronics

Nov 3, 2024 | pnnl.gov | Steven K. Ashby

Silkworms spin the strong, flexible thread that is used to produce luxurious fabrics for ties, scarves, gowns and pajamas. With the help of researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the value of silk could be extended beyond textiles to include new applications in microelectronics and computing. While silicon is the conventional material of choice for computer memory chips, processors and transistors, silk offers promise for “designer” electronics.
Digging into Death to Save the Living

Aug 27, 2024 | pnnl.gov | Linh Truong

More than 20 years ago, Kabrena Rodda was a graduate student studying trends in fatalities from what were expected to be “safer” drugs like antidepressants that target only one or two neurotransmitters. These drugs specifically act on serotonin, a natural chemical our bodies make that affects a person’s mood, sense of pain, and memory.
Digging into Death to Save the Living

Aug 27, 2024 | pnnl.gov | Linh Truong

More than 20 years ago, Kabrena Rodda was a graduate student studying trends in fatalities from what were expected to be “safer” drugs like antidepressants that target only one or two neurotransmitters. These drugs specifically act on serotonin, a natural chemical our bodies make that affects a person’s mood, sense of pain, and memory.
“Lucky 13”-Interns Tackle Nuclear, Environmental, and Radiation Research

Aug 7, 2024 | pnnl.gov | Linh Truong

What does it take to give 13 interns an experience of a lifetime in 50 short days? At Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), the answer includes 13 dedicated mentors, adept leaders who champion their success, and many supporting hands, all of whom are passionate about supporting minority-serving institutions.
“Lucky 13”-Interns Tackle Nuclear, Environmental, and Radiation Research

Aug 7, 2024 | pnnl.gov | Linh Truong

What does it take to give 13 interns an experience of a lifetime in 50 short days? At Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), the answer includes 13 dedicated mentors, adept leaders who champion their success, and many supporting hands, all of whom are passionate about supporting minority-serving institutions.
PNNL Study Assesses Future of Groundwater

Jul 29, 2024 | pnnl.gov | Steven K. Ashby

For those of us in the Tri-Cities, the sprinklers watering our lawns and nourishing our crops are primarily fed by surface water from the Columbia River. Much of the world, however, depends on groundwater from subsurface aquifers to irrigate crops and provide potable drinking water. Understanding the long-term viability of these aquifers is vitally important.