eDNA Helps Tell a Whale of a Tale
Swabbing the mouth of a 30-ton whale is probably not the most effective way to get a DNA sample. Environmental DNA can make it much easier.
Will You Take the 720-Day Challenge?
720 is the number of days the average American high school student spends working toward their diploma. But many of those days are not meaningful.
Why You Want the Hackers in White Hats to Break into Your System
To understand security vulnerabilities, an ethical hacker has to take note of what black hat hackers are doing and what tools they are using.
Three Ways the Science of Surfaces is Changing Your Life
A surface is the outside layer of an object. But there is significant power in a surface – especially when you add in some top-notch science.
The Science & Safety of Destroying Weapons
How do you safely destroy chemical weapons? Well, it depends on the type of weapon and the chemicals involved.
The Real Impact of Massively Parallel Sequencing in DNA Forensics
Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS) is changing DNA forensic analysis. See the human & financial impact it promises to deliver once fully adopted.
STEM Grants Given to Those Thinking Outside the Classroom
Out-of-the-classroom opportunities often are not funded through a school district. That’s where the Battelle STEM Grant Program comes in.
Removing MacGyver Factor from Injured Limb Treatment
A traumatic injury is a very scary thing. But when it occurs on the battlefield, thousands of miles from home, it’s even more frightful.
New Blog Platform Offers Insight into Battelle and Our Solvers
Inside Battelle offers a look beyond our walls into the incredible work being done by our solvers.
Massively Parallel Sequencing Likely to be a Game Changer
Science has come a long way when it comes to identifying human remains. But it’s often not as easy as TV crime shows might have you believe.
Making Strides in Automated Cyber Defense
When you work in the cyber industry, keeping abreast of what’s going on can be a lot of fun, and necessary to stay ahead of adversaries.
Health IT and the Rise of Personalized Medicine
Thanks to advances in data analytics, we are likely to see many examples of personalized medicine in action in the coming years.
Founder's Day Reflections
Gordon Battelle’s last will and testament founded Battelle Memorial Institute. Each August, we celebrate our founder and his birthday.
Deciphering New Guidance for Human Factors Requirements
It doesn’t matter how potent your medication is if the device delivering it is ineffective.
Connected Vehicles Offer a Future of ‘No Mores’
Technology advances that are on the horizon will go a long way to improving the safety, mobility and environmental impact of ground travel.
Can Analytics Tame Health Information Overload?
A new cognitive analytical system reduces the time needed to locate and evaluate the most relevant medical articles for a given field of inquiry.
Calculating the Cost Savings of Healthcare Improvement
How in the world do you calculate the cost savings of improved healthcare? With a lot of math, sure. But it’s more than that.
4 Critical Characteristics of Effective Quality Indicators Data
What can hospitals do with all the data they collect and how can it be used to improve patient outcomes and make a difference in healthcare costs?
Is Anyone Safe from High Cholesterol?
Heart disease continues to be a major problem for Americans. It’s the leading cause of death in adults.
Much to be Learned from New E-Cig Regulations
Before manufacturers able to provide consumers with information about e-cigarettes, they first have to study them.