Turning breakthrough battery science into scalable U.S. manufacturing 🔋🦾
The Battery Manufacturing Accelerator, led by PNNL with @ORNL, @argonne, & @NatLabRockies, will use SI and advanced manufacturing to lower costs and accelerate U.S. leadership in next-gen energy storage.
Learn more: pnnl.gov/news-media/new-doe-…
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We recently welcomed @EMcleanup assistant secretary Timothy Walsh & @HanfordSite manager Ray Geimer to PNNL.
With roots in the Manhattan Project & Hanford Site, PNNL has supported the EM mission for nearly 60 years.
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Daniel Stephens, associate laboratory director for the National Security Directorate, shares how 9/11 changed his career trajectory, bringing him to PNNL.
We were privileged to host Katie Jereza, @DOEelectricity assistant secretary, for a visit highlighting PNNL’s research supporting a reliable, affordable, and secure electric grid.⚡
Fusion is taking center stage in Washington state!
We're proud to host the Tri-Cities portion of the 2026 Washington State Fusion Week and are honored to have @GovBobFerguson join researchers & industry leaders to highlight Washington's growing role in the fusion energy sector.
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👀 An ultrasound that allows researchers to look inside of a nuclear power reactor? ⚛️⚡
With nondestructive evaluation, PNNL materials experts use advanced sensors and imaging to "see" through solid steel and concrete.
Check out this @NRCgov work with physicist Rick Jacob.
We were pleased to join @DOE_CESER at the groundbreaking of the Energy Resilience Building, the future home of the Energy Threat Analysis Center, a public-private partnership that identifies, analyzes, and addresses cyber threats to the nation's critical energy infrastructure.
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We're proud to partner with @NatLabRockies, @Livermore_Lab, @INL, and @ORNL to advance data analytics and support the next generation of grid operations. This collaborative approach will enable the sharing of information and real-world threat reports across the energy sector.
AMP2, a PNNL and @Ginkgo-developed technology, has won a 2026 R&D 100 Award! 🏆
The automated robotic laboratory system is accelerating innovation in microbial technology and advancing solutions for energy security.
AMP2 is a precursor to @EMSLscience's M2PC, a planned large-scale, AI-enabled “self-driving” biology laboratory to be located at and operated by PNNL.
Learn more: bit.ly/45iP7AC
If you’ve been to an airport, you have likely posed in this millimeter wave body scanner that was invented by PNNL.
In celebration of 250 years of American innovation, we are proud to share how we’re contributing to safe and secure air travel.
#Freedom250 #DOE @ENERGY
Replying to @ENERGY
@ENERGY has announced Phase 1 funding awards for the Genesis Mission, including 16 PNNL-led projects and a total of 42 that involve research teams from PNNL.
We're proud to contribute our scientific expertise to a future where AI expands what is possible. bit.ly/4vEUGnt
When your kid grills you about your work. 😂
Hear Aaron Luttman explain how the @ENERGY Genesis Mission is transforming AI for the nation.
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Through OPAL, part of @ENERGY's Genesis mission, we're working with @BerkeleyLab, @ORNL, and @argonne to build a new ecosystem for biological research using AI and autonomous lab equipment. The aim: improve bioproduct production and critical mineral extraction for the nation.
We’re proud to be co-leading @ENERGY’s Orchestrated Platform for Autonomous Laboratories (OPAL), a multi-laboratory initiative that combines AI, autonomous experimentation, & robotics.
Through our collaboration with @ORNL, @BerkeleyLab, & @argonne, we're working to create a network of autonomous laboratories that accelerates the time between scientific discovery and real-world application. Learn more: opal-doe.org/
Vote for PNNL before April 16: bit.ly/4bRNQEp
🏆 Remember to vote for PNNL for a GeekWire Award!
PNNL is nominated for Innovation of the Year for its vitrification science, which transforms nuclear waste into glass for safe, long-term storage at the Hanford Vit Plant.
Vote by April 10: bit.ly/4bRNQEp
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👀Watch Peter Lalor, data scientist and Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow, compete in the @ENERGY National Lab Research SLAM from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15: nlresearchslam.org
🦠 Bacteria, yeast, fungi, and algae are more valuable than you might think.
Learn how PNNL researchers are using biological systems like these to supercharge biotechnology: bit.ly/49pyVk1
Maximizing impact, accelerating PNNL’s mission with AI ✨
Last week, we held the AI Discovery Summit to empower staff to use AI deliberately & effectively— freeing us up to focus our expertise on high-impact, strategic work requiring human judgment.
As a part of @ENERGY's Genesis Mission, PNNL is committed to using AI to accelerate the path from hypothesis to scientific discovery. With these advancements, we’re driving innovation in science, energy, and national security for the nation.
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🏆 Remember to vote for PNNL for a GeekWire Award!
PNNL is nominated for Innovation of the Year for its vitrification science, which transforms nuclear waste into glass for safe, long-term storage at the Hanford Vit Plant.
Vote by April 10: bit.ly/4bRNQEp
⚡✨ PNNL is contributing its technical expertise in AI and electric grid modernization to @ENERGY's Genesis Mission. Through the Genesis Mission, DOE’S integrated ecosystem will accelerate scientific discovery, drive energy innovation, and strengthen national security.

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