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Research Highlights from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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Farming and snow skiing may not be the same in the Northwest if carbon dioxide levels double as projected by 2080, according to a scenario produced by a new regional climate change model. The model, created by researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, indicates the Northwest will have significantly warmer and wetter winters in 80 years unless carbon dioxide emissions are reduced greatly.

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Research Highlights from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: 1) Glass half full, half empty with ion trap, 2) A bird's eye view of public lands, 3) Pint-sized heat pumps, 4) Pulp "Fix-ion".

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory engineers have modified commercially available radio-frequency tags, which store information and can be used to track items such as clothing, to serve as high-tech "backpacks" for bees to see if they can be used to locate millions of landmines scattered worldwide.

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When a U.S. fighter pilot is flying over enemy territory, he must deal with the issue of whether or not his stealth fighter can be detected by radar. Now, researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a hand-held, holographic camera that can assist ground crews in verifying the condition of an aircraft's stealth characteristics.

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1- Glass fibers lead to scintillating discovery; 2- Building a green thumb for research; 3- Crush and color car part; 4- Researchers provide "shock" treatment.

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A new sensor being developed at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory reduces eye surgery risks by alerting surgeons to the location of critical retinal tissues.

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A new computer program now being tested could help reduce some of the difficulties associated with a spinal cord injury by providing at-home rehabilitation assistance.

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1- Device sounds off on cracks; 2- "Doctored up" cotton for improved healing; 3- Marine ecological assessment in Hong Kong waters; 4- Chemical management made easier.

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's quarterly news tipsheet.