A Better Drop to Drink

Method for creating nanoparticle heavy-metal sorbents saves water--literally

Released: July 28, 2010

A breakthrough study shows how using a relatively simple method for engineering nanoparticle heavy-metal sorbents may lead to an advanced method for eliminating toxic heavy metals from aquatic systems and drinking water.

First Wiley Post-Doc Named

Lopata Named Wiley Distinguished Post-Doctoral Fellow

Released: July 28, 2010

Kenneth Lopata has been selected to receive the first William Wiley Distinguished Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Department of Energy's EMSL. He is working with scientists in the NWChem development team within EMSL's High Performance Software Development group. The Fellowship is awarded to candidates who display superb ability in scientific research and show promise to become outstanding leaders in their research field.

Modeling the Micro Scale

Scientists build realistic simulations for studying subsurface pollutants

Released: July 21, 2010

Recently, scientists working to understand the microbes received a boost from two studies done with a new integrated microfluidics capability at EMSL.

Dirt Dynamics

Assessment of biostimulation processes offers a new look at uranium reduction

Released: July 20, 2010

Analyzing soil and aqueous samples from a laboratory column study, scientists assessed how small amounts of nanoparticulate goethite in sediment affect biostimulation processes, which may enhance future bioremediation efforts.

Thousands of New Proteins Discovered in Spinal Fluid

Released: July 19, 2010

Scientists and doctors have a far better understanding of the proteins in healthy spinal fluid, thanks to a U.S., Swedish team who identified 2,630 proteins in the clear fluid that protects the brain and spinal cord.

When Ions Attack

Released: July 16, 2010

In extreme environments, some materials quickly recover from being hit by energetic ions, while other materials are permanently scarred, according to scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the University of Michigan, and the Interdisciplinary Research Centre Ions Lasers in France.

Capability Group movie series: CISA

Released: July 14, 2010

Learn how EMSL can benefit your research using resources available in our Cell Isolation and Systems Analysis Capability Group. CISA offers users tools to isolate cells from complex populations or environmental samples for subsequent, integrated 'omics and imaging analyses. > Watch the Video

Oostrom, Dane partner to protect groundwater

An Underground Plot

Released: July 13, 2010

Years ago, Jacob Dane was Mart Oostrom's PhD professor at Auburn University. Since Dr. Oostrom has become a PNNL scientist and an EMSL Scientific Consultant, the two have collaborated through EMSL's User Program on numerous high-profile research projects in subsurface science. During a recent visit by Dr. Dane, they took some time to share about their collaborative efforts, their current project, and the advantages of being an EMSL user. > Watch the Video