Cyclotron Radiation Emission Spectroscopy, seen here, is the key to a totally new method that aims to pin down the mass of the elusive neutrino. (Photo courtesy of the Project 8 team)
A team of researchers leading an ambitious quest called Project 8 could be the first to measure the mass of one of the universe's most elusive particles, the neutrino. READ MORE
Researchers Create a New Window on Leading Genetic Cause of Alzheimer’s
Research Partners: University of Cincinnati, Oregon Health & Science University, University of Washington, University of Kentucky, University of Colorado, VA Portland Healthcare System
Scientists have opened a new view into the workings of the central nervous system, finding a diverse set of important molecules. READ MORE
PNNL Collaborates with Microsoft, Micron to Bring Computational Chemistry to the Masses
Research Partners: Microsoft and Micron Technology
PNNL is collaborating with leading technology companies Microsoft and Micron Technology to make computational chemistry—a challenging subject but one with far-reaching significance for our lives—broadly available to applied researchers and industrial users. READ MORE
Shh! Quiet Cables Set to Help Reveal Rare Physics Events
Newly developed ultra-low-radiation cables reduce background noise for neutrino and dark matter detectors. READ MORE
How to Slow Global Warming: Three Widescale Efforts Could Make the Difference
Research Partners: University of Maryland, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at Peking University
As COP28 nears, scientists chart a course-corrected path to bring the 1.5-degree goal back within our grasp. Ramping up carbon dioxide removal, addressing non-CO2 emissions, and halting deforestation form the heart of their priorities. READ MORE
A New Twist on Rechargeable Battery Performance
Research Partners: Texas A&M University, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Scientists reveal the root cause of rechargeable battery breakdown. READ MORE
Staff Highlights & More
Shaw
Wendy Shaw, Chief Science and Technology Officer of PNNL's Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. READ MORE
Ward
Earth Scientist Nick Ward earned the Thomas Hilker Early Career Award for Excellence in Biogeosciences, presented by the American Geophysical Union. READ MORE
JSM 2023 Data Challenge winners
A team of early career data scientists from PNNL's Biological Sciences Division won the Data Challenge at the 2023 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) conference and expo. READ MORE
Xiao and Galvan Shreeve
Chief Diversity Officer and Director for STEM Education Evangelina Galvan Shreeve and Battelle Fellow Jie Xiao received awards from the Department of Energy's Clean Energy Education and Empowerment C3E Initiative. READ MORE
Know students and early career folks who might be interested in working for PNNL? Encourage them to attend Career Connections, our virtual recruitment event running October 9–12. LEARN MORE
How do turtles track nuclear history in their shells? Learn from Zooarchaeologist Cyler Conrad at our next Community S&T seminar on October 10.LEARN MORE
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