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Microfluidic Devices Move from Application to Fundamental Science
Frequently used in sensors, these small devices are helping scientists obtain chemical images of delicate liquidsMay 2013
Just a few drops of liquid or a bit more is run past
specialized sensors in microfluidic devices to detect chemicals of concern to
doctors and security personnel. However, these devices are now being reinvented
for use in scientific instruments to answer fundamental questions, according to
a review written by scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and published
in Microfluidics and Nanofluidics.
Review Article Puts Low-Dose Radiation Biology Controversy into Perspective
Noted radiation biologists summarize current research issues, suggest path forwardMay 2013
A review
of the current issues in low-dose radiation research authored by two radiation biologists
from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is the cover story of the May
2013 issue of Radiation Research. The
review, by Laboratory Fellow Dr. William F. Morgan and retired PNNL scientist
Dr. William J. Bair, highlights critical areas of controversy in low-dose
radiation biology, and suggests areas of future research to address these
issues.
- Rodland to Chair NIH Cancer Biomarkers Study Section
May 2013 - How to Overcome the Oxide Barrier
New insight into how to make electrical contact with an oxide semiconductorMay 2013 - Integrated Omics Uncovers Roles of Fungi and Bacteria in Lignocellulose Degradation
Leaf-cutter ant "gardens" could provide clues for generating cellulosic biofuels May 2013 - At the Junction of Humid and Sticky
Relative humidity determines viscosity of carbon-based atmospheric particlesMay 2013 - Would You Hire This Catalyst?
New technique allows scientists to directly compare catalysts' efficiency in different situations May 2013 - Fires, Hurricanes and the Climate
Research shows how natural disturbances affect climate change response strategies May 2013 - Rain and Cloud Resistance
Tropical western Pacific regional cloudiness appears to form on its own scheduleMay 2013 - Wind and Cold Carry Dust to New Heights
Desert dust fuels heat pump effect over the Tibetan PlateauMay 2013 - Rosettes and Rods
Scientists reveal morphology, growth mechanisms of precipitates from carbon dioxide storageMay 2013 - Fair-Weather Clouds Hold Dirty Secret
New study reveals particles that seed small-scale clouds over Oklahoma April 2013 - Controlling Proton Source Speeds Catalyst in Turning Electricity to Fuel
Nickel-based catalyst three times faster with adjustments to key acidApril 2013 - Keqi Tang Named Battelle Distinguished Inventor
April 2013 - Jun Liu Honored by National Lab for Outstanding Materials Innovations
April 2013 - Atmospheric Bit Players Take Stage
Influence of particles on regional water cycle and climate over CaliforniaApril 2013 - When Pollution Gets a Whiff of Trees
City and tree emissions mix it up causing poor air qualityApril 2013 - Dick Smith to Receive Award for Distinguished Contribution in Mass Spectrometry
April 2013 - Motivating Carbon Dioxide
Scientists show what it takes to get the potential fuel feedstock to a reactive spot on a model catalystApril 2013 - Smashing Glass at the Molecular Level
Scientists show how cracks propagate through thick and thin layers of frozen liquid waterApril 2013 - PNNL Researchers Discuss Increasing Interest in Scientific Fields via Women @ Energy
April 2013 - Cybernetic Model Developed to Predict Shewanella Metabolic Behavior
Detailed network-based dynamics address metabolic pathways, dynamic regulationApril 2013 - Making the Case for Regional Modeling
Tackling global environmental issues means adopting smaller, regional approachApril 2013 - Reining in Rain's Reign
A unique calibration technique uncovers the details of precipitation in a climate modelApril 2013 - Transformations Newsletter Presents Catalysis and Sustainable Energy
April 2013 - Clouds Pull Rank in the Tropical Atmosphere
A decade of data discloses the influence of clouds on the tropical energy balanceMarch 2013 - Striking While the Iron Is Hot
Chromatography combined with database search strategy identifies hard-to-find heme proteinsMarch 2013 - A New Method for Measuring the Viscosity of Nanoparticles
First direct determination of the chemical diffusivity and viscosity of secondary organic aerosolsMarch 2013 - Water for Power
Reducing power plant greenhouse gas emissions and the effect on water useMarch 2013 - Nigel Browning Elected Microscopy Society of America Fellow
March 2013