eDNA Helps Tell a Whale of a Tale

Posted by Battelle Insider on Oct 17, 2016

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?

Posted by Battelle Insider on Oct 17, 2016

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

Posted by Battelle Insider on Oct 17, 2016

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

Posted by Battelle Insider on Oct 17, 2016

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

Posted by Battelle Insider on Oct 17, 2016

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

Posted by Battelle Insider on Oct 17, 2016

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

Posted by Battelle Insider on Oct 17, 2016

Out-of-the-classroom opportunities often are not funded through a school district. That’s where the Battelle STEM Grant Program comes in.