Security
Lab Satellite Instruments Detect Nuclear Threats
Los Alamos nuclear detonation detection technologies protect the world.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/nuclear_detonation_detection
ASPECT Plane Protects World from Toxins, Terrorism
Los Alamos' stealth airplane technology detects chemical and radioactive dangers—like a superhero vehicle but more advanced than what you see in the movies.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/stealth_airplanes
Infrasonic Sensors Detect Silent National Security Threats
Missiles and meteors are often silent—some designed to be concealed—but Los Alamos scientist Doug ReVelle perfected a method to detect these quiet dangers.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/hear_no_evil
New Antitoxins, Antiobiotics Battle Anthrax Terrorism
To counter the deadly effects of the anthrax pathogen, multiple approaches are being pursued by Los Alamos, including development of a life-saving antitoxin.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/antiobiotics_battle_anthrax
Scanner Detects Concealed Threats Making Public Places Safer
Muon tomography scanner safely and rapidly detects concealed nuclear threats.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/muon_tomography_scanner
Robinson and Fresquez monitor air, soil, animals, plants
Data looks very favorable as the Lab continues working to mitigate its impact on the environment
Fresquez and his team are sampling lakes and rivers to determine the source and migration of potential contaminants.
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