Why You Should Care About PFAS
There are two sides to every coin. The same can be said of chemicals. Those offering improvements in our daily lives also can have harmful effects.
Systems Engineering to Save the Planet?
OK, it might not be that dramatic, but systems engineering is playing a big role in understanding the ecology of the third rock from the sun.
Exploring the Future of Airborne Remote Sensing
Drones are gaining popularity in environmental and agricultural applications. Could they help NEON expand its airborne remote sensing capacities?
Why Electric-Powered Vehicle Fires Make Headlines
A lithium ion battery packs more energy into a smaller space than a traditional one, which means it packs a bigger punch if something goes wrong.
Educating the Next Generation of Solvers
I’m honored to be part of the newly created STEM Education Advisory Panel that is looking at national solutions to STEM education challenges.
How Well do Automated Vehicles Perform When the Weather Doesn't Cooperate?
Weather is a factor in 22 percent of ordinary vehicle crashes. How do driverless vehicles stack up in the same conditions?
Celebrate Father’s Day with this Father-Son Lab Director Dynamic Duo
Idaho National Lab Director Mark Peters and his father, Leonard Peters are the only father-son duo who have been DOE national lab directors.
Battelle STEM Experts to Attend White House Meeting
Three of our education leaders were recently invited to the STEM Education Summit at The White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy
Carbon Capture & Sequestration is Worth Pursuing
Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, which contributes to global climate change. That’s why we think CCS is worth pursuing.
User Research Can Create Roadmap for Design
Design options for a project can seem endless, but timelines and budgets are tight. By leveraging user research, an informed roadmap can be created.
Opinion: Use of Gloves in the Training/Testing of Explosives Detection Canines
Senior Research Scientist Kevin Good weighs in on the debate about whether or not to wear gloves when handling explosive materials for training.
A Clearer View of Eye Disease
Eye health is more than just an annual visit to the doctor. It’s also about better understanding eye diseases and how to treat them.
Solver: Jenna Achenbach
During her 20-year career, Battelle Research Scientist Jenna Achenbach has worked to keep the world safe from infectious diseases.
Battelle Grants Support STEM Students of All Ages
Battelle's philanthropic efforts focus on education in the communities where we live and work. We recently awarded $650,000 to fund 43 programs.
Helping Spread Words of Warning about Mosquitoes
There aren’t many issues that unite all people in all countries, but here’s something we can all agree on: No one likes bug bites.
Inventors of the Year Have Diverse Talents
The science community is filled with some of the brightest people in the world. Battelle annually recognizes the cream of the crop.
Plastic-Degrading Enzyme Helps Us Minimize Our Footprints
Scientists are hoping their discovery of improving an enzyme that “eats” plastic will be a step forward in developing solutions for a global problem.
Persistence Goes Beyond Women’s History Month
Battelle is proud of all our solvers working on the world’s most challenging problems. Each March, we recognize those with two X chromosomes.
The DART Conundrum: Growing Demand with Shrinking Space
Labs specializing in DART research have dwindled while demand for the research has grown. Few labs have the ability and availability to do it well.
Attend the Industry’s Premier Environmental Remediation Conference
If you are facing challenging site conditions and looking for improved solutions to achieve site cleanup, the Chlorinate Conference is for you.