Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

?? Celebrating 60 years of scientific brilliance ?? On January 4, 2025, PNNL turned 60! ?? Explore our legacy of scientific discovery, innovation, and research that has positively impacted the world: https://bit.ly/4hcJlo6

Science is beautiful. ?? Looking for some LinkedIn cover photo options that show your PNNL pride? ?? These photos can be cropped to the standard size (1584 x 396 pixels). ?? #60YearsOfPNNL

Congratulations to PNNL chemist Zheming Wang for being elected as a Fellow of AAAS ?? Over his 30-year career at PNNL, Zheming has come to specialize in the use of advanced laser spectroscopy techniques that can shed light on the molecular interactions of materials at the heart of numerous national interests, like critical elements and advanced energy materials. Learn more about Zheming and the award: https://bit.ly/43ZJnfl

Harnessing the power of nature's systems ?? At PNNL, researchers are uncovering how factors like temperature, moisture, and soil chemistry work together to shape an organism’s traits. This knowledge helps us predict and control biological responses, with applications from agriculture to medicine. Want to learn more about the field of predictive phenomics? Join us on April 29 for the first-ever Predictive Phenomics Conference. Register: https://bit.ly/3XyYMPM

Did you know that most of the molecules that make up living systems on Earth remain uncharacterized? ???? Armed with some of the world’s most advanced instrumentation, PNNL researchers have started to uncover the secrets of this "biological dark matter." The work could have profound impacts on human health, the environment, and the emerging bioeconomy. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4iVpESu

“We are working with the best models from AI companies to make science advances and see where more research on these models is needed. Beyond this event, it’s important to have public–private partnerships that leverage the national labs’ deep domain science and energy knowledge. This is what’s going to really drive AI dominance and U.S. innovation.” —Courtney Corley, director of PNNL's Center for AI Read more about the first-of-its-kind 1,000 Scientist AI Jam session: https://bit.ly/3FjXthp #AIatPNNL #AIforScience

Did you know that hydrangeas are blue when grown in acidic soil and pink when grown in alkaline soil? Pink and blue hydrangeas aren’t a result of genetics, but a result of how their genes respond to the environment. PNNL scientists are investigating how environmental factors like soil pH, heat, drought, and nutrients interact to shape an organism’s traits. Understanding these dynamics could help us develop more resilient crops and ecosystems. Learn more about the science of predictive phenomics: https://bit.ly/4kRJ6RJ

Handshake named PNNL a top Gen Z employer for the fifth year in a row! ???? A testament to the learning opportunities provided to students and the meaningful work being undertaken at our U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory, this #EarlyTalentAward places us in the top 0.03% of all employers on the Handshake career platform. "I thrived at PNNL with hands-on projects and mentors guiding my growth," one recent intern says. "I felt genuinely part of top-notch national projects and engaged with pivotal innovations impacting society today." ?? https://bit.ly/4htqvZr

???? A tool that automatically identifies building energy improvements to minimize costs ?? A first-of-a-kind intellectual property search tool for patents and software ?? A technology that harnesses silicon for low-cost, high-performance batteries What do these PNNL-developed innovations have in common? They all received Federal Laboratory Consortium awards! ?? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3FE1pK8

Protecting critical infrastructure with the technology behind web search engines ??? PNNL scientists have shown that the algorithms that underlie web searches can help protect interconnected critical systems like the grid, water treatment plants, food processing facilities, and hospitals. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3FvNxl1