When it comes to research, Washington State University is getting dividends on the fruits of its labor. 

Thirteen Pacific Northwest National Laboratory staff and two research affiliates are among the world’s most highly cited researchers.

Affected positions range from those working in IT, software, mechanical and nuclear engineering, as well as roles connected to national security, cybersecurity research, chemistry, earth science and administration. 

Plans are underway for a new research facility at the observatory scouring space for black holes and the experiments that are set to take place there will pave the way for future discoveries in space.

Framatome has taken another step to solidify its future as a fuel producer for the next generation of nuclear reactors.

A Swiss company plans to invest half a million dollars to develop a Richland data center despite having $157.3 million in federal funding slashed for its zero-carbon nitrate fertilizer plant north of the city. Securing the power to power up both projects also continues to be a challenge.

With many retiring from the nuclear industry, preparing the industry’s next generation, especially with small modular reactors, or SMRs, on the horizon, is crucial. 

Amazon wants to help prepare at least 50 million people for the future of work.

One of the world’s largest corporations is trimming its corporate staffing and reportedly eyeing other ways to cut its massive workforce. 

Belt-tightening and uncertainty continue to grip Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as research programs hang in the balance between a swing in federal policy toward clean energy and congressional deadlock over a federal budget.