Small Device, Big Discoveries (IMAGE) DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Caption PNNL scientist Xiao-Ying Yu holds a device that allows instruments like scanning electron microscopes to--for the first time -- analyze liquid samples in real time and a realistic environment--enabling researchers to gain new insights about nanoparticles, bacteria, cells, batteries and more. PNNL received an award from the Federal Laboratory Consortium for working with a commercial partner to transfer this technology to market. Credit PNNL Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.