Energy & Green Tech
Scientists have known for two decades about a more environmentally friendly way to cool large buildings that is less expensive than conventional cooling systems. The challenge has been making those systems efficient for everyday ...
Jul 24, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
The tides roll in, and the tides roll out, just like clockwork. It's this consistency and predictability that makes tidal energy attractive, not only as a source of electricity but, potentially, as a mechanism to provide ...
Jul 15, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
American buildings consume roughly 40 percent of U.S. energy, much of which is expended on heating, cooling, and ventilation. Enhanced control methods can help reduce energy consumption. Model Predictive Control (MPC) has ...
Mar 24, 2020
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Computer Sciences
It's winter. And as any frequent traveler knows, winter can mean airport weather delays. A blizzard in Minneapolis, a major airport hub, can quickly lead to delays in balmy Miami or foggy London.
Feb 20, 2020
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Engineering
Working on top of Ice Harbor Dam, a team of PNNL researchers had little time to appreciate the view. It was a beautiful, sunny fall day in early October and the team was on its 4th day of releasing Sensor Fish to travel through ...
Jan 27, 2020
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Computer Sciences
Artificial intelligence will never replace a doctor. However, researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have taken a big step toward the day when AI can help physicians predict medical ...
Nov 13, 2019
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Energy & Green Tech
With about three times the energy capacity by weight of today's lithium-ion batteries, lithium-air batteries could one day enable electric cars to drive farther on a single charge.
Apr 26, 2017
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Consumer & Gadgets
As night falls earlier and temperatures drop, it's time to get cozy under a blanket and brew your favorite tea.
Nov 16, 2023
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Security
Sensors detecting the amount of food that herds of cattle are eating. Machines taking thousands of photos of fruit per second to detect their defects and sort them by quality. Robots packing fruit and vegetables into bags ...
Oct 11, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
The wind doesn't always blow where it's needed–that's the biggest hurdle in fitting wind energy to the nation's portfolio of renewable energy. When the wind isn't blowing, utility companies must turn to other electricity ...
Aug 21, 2023
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