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A monthly recap of studies, news, and events at

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), based in Richland, Washington

November 2023

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How to Prepare Your Home for Extreme Cold

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From air-sealing windows and checking for leaky ducts to insulating the attic, PNNL researchers offer tips on how to keep a home warm in winter weather. READ MORE

Want Better AI? Get Input From a Real (Human) Expert

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Input from humans helps when deciding whether to trust the recommendations or decisions of a machine-learning system. READ MORE

Battery Energy Storage Systems Are Here: Is Your Community Ready?

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Battery energy storage systems are being proposed in municipalities across the U.S. PNNL researchers can help community planners guide safe siting and operations. READ MORE

Vigorous Exercise, Rigorous Science: What Scientists Learned from Firefighters in Training

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PNNL scientists took thousands of measurements of firefighters in training to learn more about how the body responds to vigorous exercise. READ MORE

Striving for a More Secure World

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PNNL experts work with international partners to heighten awareness of biological and chemical threats. READ MORE

Removing Cesium: Solutions to a Chemically Complex Problem

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PNNL scientists helped develop the process to pretreat Hanford Site tank waste by removing cesium-137. READ MORE

Topology, Algebra, and Geometry Give Math Respect in Data Science

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The use of disciplines in pure mathematics can increase the reliability and explainability of machine learning models that “transcend human intuition,” according to PNNL scientists. READ MORE

PNNL Joins Gender Champions in Nuclear Policy

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PNNL has joined Gender Champions in Nuclear Policy, a leadership network that brings together leaders of organizations working in nuclear policy who are committed to breaking down gender barriers. READ MORE

Explore Upcoming PNNL Events Here

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Join us on Tuesday, December 5 for our next Community Science & Technology Seminar. In this webinar, Earth Scientist Gourihar Kulkarni will discuss the size and chemistry of aerosol particles and their potential effects on cloud droplets. LEARN MORE

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory draws on its distinguishing strengths in chemistry, Earth sciences, biology and data science to advance scientific knowledge and address challenges in sustainable energy and national security. Founded in 1965, PNNL is operated by Battelle for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, which is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States. DOE’s Office of Science is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, visit https://energy.gov/science. For more information about PNNL, visit PNNL's News Center. Follow PNNL on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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