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'Chemical Dynamic' Duo Aids Navy.

Byline: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

RICHLAND, Wash., March 29 (AScribe Newswire) -- A new research effort is addressing 21st century energy needs of the U.S. Navy in a thoroughly modern way - on the computer. The research to develop new computational capabilities ultimately will lead to more efficient electric power for ships and tougher, lighter-weight materials. It will also help the Navy use energy resources more efficiently.

The University of Minnesota and the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are conducting the resear

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