http://www.lanl.govindex.phphttp://www.lanl.govindex.php Tue, 14 May 2013 15:09:42 -0600 Cascade ServerThe companies chosen are Terranear PMC, Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc., and Adelante Consulting, Inc.http://www.lanl.gov2013/May/05.14-three-small-businesses-for-environmental-work.phpTue, 14 May 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/May/05.14-three-small-businesses-for-environmental-work.phpIrradiated uranium fuel has been recycled and reused for molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) production, with virtually no losses in Mo-99 yields or uranium recovery. http://www.lanl.gov2013/May/05.13-domestic-production-of-medical-isotope-mo99.phpMon, 13 May 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/May/05.13-domestic-production-of-medical-isotope-mo99.phpMarian Jandel and Nathan Urban are among the 61 national recipients of the Energy Department’s Early Career Research Program awards for 2013.http://www.lanl.gov2013/May/05.10-doe-early-career-awards.phpFri, 10 May 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/May/05.10-doe-early-career-awards.phpThe early social history of Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project beginnings will be discussed at a talk by Jon Hunner.http://www.lanl.gov2013/May/05.02-early-social-history-lecture.phpThu, 2 May 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/May/05.02-early-social-history-lecture.phpRoger Wiens talks about the NASA Mars Curiosity rover.http://www.lanl.gov2013/May/05.01-frontiers-in-science.phpWed, 1 May 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/May/05.01-frontiers-in-science.phpLos Alamos scientists published an article in the scientific journal Nature Chemistry that could offer a big step on the path to renewable energy. http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.30-biomass-to-fuel-process.phpTue, 30 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.30-biomass-to-fuel-process.phpKevin Gao, Micaela Lucero and Danielle Harrier share this year’s gold scholarship.http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.24-laesf-scholarships.phpWed, 24 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.24-laesf-scholarships.phpNearly 400 employees on 47 teams received Pollution Prevention awards for protecting the environment and saving taxpayers more than $8 million. http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.23-pollution-prevention-awards.phpTue, 23 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.23-pollution-prevention-awards.phpThe team, Ari Echt-Wilson, Eli Echt-Wilson, and Justin Sanchez also won the CHECS Teamwork and Cray High Performance Computing awards.http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.23-la-cueva-wins-supercomputing-challenge.phpTue, 23 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.23-la-cueva-wins-supercomputing-challenge.phpNew approach to finding a TB biomarker could provide earlier diagnosishttp://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.19-advancing-the-art-of-tuberculosis-detection.phpFri, 19 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.19-advancing-the-art-of-tuberculosis-detection.phpThe Lab and its support service contractors have received 31 Piñon and Roadrunner recognitions since 1997. http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.17-quality-new-mexico.phpWed, 17 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.17-quality-new-mexico.phpMore than 60 teams of students are expected at the event.http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.16-supercomputing-challenge.phpTue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.16-supercomputing-challenge.phpThe four labs are Brookhaven, Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos and Sandia.http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.05-nyu-partnership.phpFri, 5 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.05-nyu-partnership.phpThe family of Gen. Leslie Groves donated his official military portrait to the Los Alamos Historical Society. http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.05-leslie-groves-portrait.phpFri, 5 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.05-leslie-groves-portrait.phpThe antibody studied is called a broadly cross-reactive neutralizing antibody, and details of its generation could provide a blueprint for effective vaccination.http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.04-antibody-evolution.phpThu, 4 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.04-antibody-evolution.phpThe program was created in 2000 to bring national laboratory technology and expertise to small businesses in New Mexico and promote economic development with an emphasis on rural areas. http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.03-nm-small-businesses.phpWed, 3 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/04.03-nm-small-businesses.phpCol. Paul Tibbets IV, grandson of Enola Gay pilot Paul W. Tibbets Jr., talks about his grandfather and his experiences as a U.S. Air Force pilot flying B-1 and B-2 bombers.http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/03.29-enola-gay-pilot.phpWed, 3 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/April/03.29-enola-gay-pilot.phpThese findings will help inform vaccine design and interpretation of vaccine trials, and provide new insights into the basic biology of viral/host dynamics of infection.http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.29-hiv-attack-plan.phpFri, 29 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.29-hiv-attack-plan.phpRoadrunner, the first supercomputer to break the once-elusive petaflop barrier—one million billion calculations per second—will be decommissioned on Sunday, March 31.http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.29-end-of-roadrunner.phpFri, 29 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.29-end-of-roadrunner.phpRunnels has been selected for a two-year faculty post in the Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering at West Point.http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.19-runnels-to-teach-at-west-point.phpTue, 19 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.19-runnels-to-teach-at-west-point.phpWhen it comes to examining the surface of rocks on Mars with a high-powered laser, five is a magic number for LANL postdoctoral researcher Nina Lanza.http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.19-martian-mystery.phpTue, 19 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.19-martian-mystery.phpNanoDays is a national campaign, engaging people of all ages in learning about the emerging field of nanoscale science and engineering. http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.18-nanodays-at-bsm.phpMon, 18 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.18-nanodays-at-bsm.phpA new technique for genetic analysis, “gel microdroplets,” helps scientists generate complete genomes from a single cell.http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.15-new-culturing-tool.phpFri, 15 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.15-new-culturing-tool.phpMembers of the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover ChemCam team will present more than two dozen posters and talks during the 44th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference.http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.15-chemcam-data-at-planetary-conference.phpFri, 15 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.15-chemcam-data-at-planetary-conference.phpAncient stone tools show the pace of remarkable technological enhancements over time.http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.07-stone-age-cleverness-by-tool-development.phpThu, 7 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.07-stone-age-cleverness-by-tool-development.phpThe Laboratory has brought a third waste repackaging facility online to increase its capability to process nuclear waste for permanent disposal.http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.07-lanl-opens-waste-repackaging-facility.phpThu, 7 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.07-lanl-opens-waste-repackaging-facility.phpSandia National Laboratories historian Rebecca Ullrich discusses Sandia’s transition from a Los Alamos division to an independent organization.http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.06-70th-anniversary-ullrich-talk.phpWed, 6 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.06-70th-anniversary-ullrich-talk.phpJohn Sarrao named as the new Associate Director for Theory, Simulation, and Computation (ADTSC). http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.05-sarrao-new-adtsc.phpTue, 5 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.05-sarrao-new-adtsc.phpThe belts are a pair of donut shaped zones of charged particles that surround Earth and occupy the inner region of our planet’s Magnetosphere. http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.01-van-allen-belts.phpFri, 1 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.01-van-allen-belts.phpProvides a blueprint for protecting the environment while accomplishing the Lab’s national security missions.http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.01-strategy-for-long-term-environmental-sustainability.phpFri, 1 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/March/03.01-strategy-for-long-term-environmental-sustainability.phpThe print issue features as its cover story the tree-stress research of LANL scientist A. Park Williams and partners from the U.S. Geological Survey, University of Arizona and several other organizations.http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.27-nature-climate-change.phpWed, 27 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.27-nature-climate-change.phpThe grants are designed to help the recipients create jobs, increase their revenue base and help diversify the area economy.http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.27-venture-acceleration-fund.phpTue, 26 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.27-venture-acceleration-fund.phpA study reveals how daclatasvir targets one of its proteins and causes the fastest viral decline ever seen with anti-HCV drugs – within 12 hours of treatment.http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.19-hepatitis-computer-modeling.phpTue, 19 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.19-hepatitis-computer-modeling.phpLANL's quantum cryptography team successfully completed the first-ever demonstration of securing control data for electric grids using quantum cryptography. http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.13-quantum-cryptography.phpThu, 14 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.13-quantum-cryptography.phpResearchers have made the first demonstration of rapidly switching on and off “slow light” in specially designed materials at room temperature. http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.12-slow-light.phpTue, 12 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.12-slow-light.phpScientists made a major step forward recently towards transforming biomass-derived molecules into fuels. http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.07-biomass-to-fuels.phpThu, 7 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.07-biomass-to-fuels.phpThe Venture Acceleration Fund of Los Alamos National Security, LLC is accepting applications for the 2013 calendar year. http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.06-funding-for-nm-businesses.phpWed, 6 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.06-funding-for-nm-businesses.phpTalk by Ray Smith about that laboratory’s role during World War II and the shared national security mission with Los Alamos that continues today.http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.02-world-war-lecture.phpMon, 4 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/February/02.02-world-war-lecture.phpResearchers have tracked a trail of minerals that point to the prior presence of water at the Curiosity rover site on Mars.http://www.lanl.gov2013/January/01.15-chemcam-follows-yellowknife-road.phpTue, 15 Jan 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/January/01.15-chemcam-follows-yellowknife-road.phpThe lecture is based on a book by local writers Dorothy Hoard, Judy Machen and Ellen McGehee about the area’s settlement between 1887 and 1942.http://www.lanl.gov2013/January/12.21-homesteading-on-the-pajarito-plateau.phpFri, 4 Jan 2013 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2013/January/12.21-homesteading-on-the-pajarito-plateau.phpLos Alamos trackers will use state-of-the-art technology to mark the course taken this year by Santa Claus and his eight tiny reindeer during the Jolly Elf’s annual mission to spread joy to all the children of the world.http://www.lanl.gov2012/December/12.21-santa-tracking.phpFri, 21 Dec 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/December/12.21-santa-tracking.phpBecause of this government order, until further notice all vehicles entering government property will be required to stop at the East and West Jemez Road "Vehicle Access Portals" (VAPs) for a vehicle check.http://www.lanl.gov2012/December/12.21-nnsa-orders-security-enhancements.phpFri, 21 Dec 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/December/12.21-nnsa-orders-security-enhancements.phpTop science stories for the year traveled from the canyons of Mars to the high desert forests of New Mexico, from cosmic particles to the structure of proteins and enzymes.http://www.lanl.gov2012/December/12.19-best-of-2012.phpThu, 20 Dec 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/December/12.19-best-of-2012.phpWilliam Anderson, Jonathan Boettger, Vincenzo Cirigliano, James Colgan, Juan Fernandez, Tom Intrator, Turab Lookman, Karissa Sanbonmatsu, Ivan Vitev, John Willshttp://www.lanl.gov2012/December/12.18-aps-fellows.phpTue, 18 Dec 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/December/12.18-aps-fellows.phpLaboratory employee contributions will fund a wide range of programs offered by eligible nonprofit organizations.http://www.lanl.gov2012/December/12.17-employee-giving-campaign.phpMon, 17 Dec 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/December/12.17-employee-giving-campaign.phpHarshini Mukundan and Mark E. Smith received Principal Investigator Excellence Awards from the New Mexico Small Business Assistance program for assisting several New Mexico small businesses.http://www.lanl.gov2012/December/12.11-small-business-assistance.phpTue, 11 Dec 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/December/12.11-small-business-assistance.phpThe research team recently demonstrated the first use of a heat pipe to cool a small nuclear reactor and power a Stirling engine.http://www.lanl.gov2012/November/11.26-space-travel.phpMon, 26 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/November/11.26-space-travel.phpCobalt holds promise as an industrial catalyst with potential applications in such energy-related technologies such as production of biofuels and reduction of carbon dioxide. http://www.lanl.gov2012/November/11.26-hanson-catalysis.phpMon, 26 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/November/11.26-hanson-catalysis.phpCommendations for exemplary scientific research and leadership have been bestowed upon Fernando Garzon, Cristian Batista and Irene Beyerlein, by the Laboratory Fellows organization.http://www.lanl.gov2012/November/11.20-research-and-leadership-prizes-awarded.phpTue, 20 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/November/11.20-research-and-leadership-prizes-awarded.phpMustomo, Inc., IX Power, Synfolia and Tape-Ease are the latest recipients of $165,000 in Venture Acceleration Fund (VAF) awards. http://www.lanl.gov2012/November/11.19-venture-acceleration-fund.phpMon, 19 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/November/11.19-venture-acceleration-fund.phpCharles Farrar, Steven Elliott and Mikhail Shashkov are being honored with appointment as Laboratory Fellows for 2012. http://www.lanl.gov2012/November/11.19-lab-fellows.phpMon, 19 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/November/11.19-lab-fellows.phpPre-demolition activities are beginning this week and the work should be completed by the end of March 2013. http://www.lanl.gov2012/November/10.24-demolish-excavation-enclosures-at-mda-b.phpThu, 1 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/November/10.24-demolish-excavation-enclosures-at-mda-b.phpThe lecture series is intended to increase local public awareness of the diversity of science and engineering research at the Laboratory.http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.24-frontiers-in-science-lectures.phpWed, 24 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.24-frontiers-in-science-lectures.phpDecommissioned supercomputers give systems researchers and students a one-of-a-kind, hands-on lab to learn computational science.http://www.lanl.gov../news-stories/2012/October/retired-supercomputers-student-research.phpSat, 20 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov../news-stories/2012/October/retired-supercomputers-student-research.phpMedia are invited to the annual celebration of Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) projects on October 23.http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.17-ldrd-day.phpWed, 17 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.17-ldrd-day.phpResearchers have devised a method to use cosmic rays to gather detailed information from inside the damaged cores of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactors.http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.17-fukushimas-nuclear-scar.phpWed, 17 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.17-fukushimas-nuclear-scar.phpResearchers have used neutron crystallography for the first time to determine the structure of a clinical drug in complex with its human target enzyme. http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.09-neutron-crystallography.phpTue, 9 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.09-neutron-crystallography.phpNorthern New Mexico College Foundation honors LANL’s Richard Marquez http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.05-marquez-award.phpThu, 4 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.05-marquez-award.phpSequedex: bioinformatics breakthrough with clinical & environmental applications http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.04-dna-analysis-sequedex.phpThu, 4 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.04-dna-analysis-sequedex.phpLANL set a record for transuranic waste shipments from the Lab to permanent disposal facilities. http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.03-accelerated-shipping-effort-breaks-records.phpWed, 3 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.03-accelerated-shipping-effort-breaks-records.phpA team of scientists concluded that in the warmer and drier Southwest of the near future, widespread tree mortality will cause forest and species distributions to change substantially.http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.01-climate-change-cripples-forest.phpMon, 1 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/October/10.01-climate-change-cripples-forest.phpThe test, code named “Divider,” was detonated on Sept. 23, 1992 as the last of an eight-test series called “Julin.”http://www.lanl.gov2012/September/09.26-full-scale-testing.phpWed, 26 Sep 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/September/09.26-full-scale-testing.phpMousseau currently works for the Lab’s transuranic waste disposal program. http://www.lanl.gov2012/September/09.17-mousseau-ad-environmental-programs.phpTue, 18 Sep 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/September/09.17-mousseau-ad-environmental-programs.phpThe HOPE analyzer is one of a suite of instruments that was successfully launched as part of the Radiation Belt Storm Probe mission.http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.30-radiation-belt-storm-probe.phpThu, 30 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.30-radiation-belt-storm-probe.phpKristin Omberg named for her contributions to national security as a “technical leader in detecting and mitigating biological threats” and to the ACS community.http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.30-omberg-acs-fellow.phpThu, 30 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.30-omberg-acs-fellow.phpGeorge Kyrala is among a team honored with the American Physical Society’s 2012 John Dawson Award for Excellence in Plasma Physics Research. http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.29-kyrala-honored-by-aps.phpWed, 29 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.29-kyrala-honored-by-aps.phpTauscher has also been appointed as a member of the LANS/LLNS Boards’ Mission Committee.http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.27-tauscher-board-of-governors.phpMon, 27 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.27-tauscher-board-of-governors.phpThe laser instrument has fired nearly 500 shots so far that have produced strong, clear data about the composition of the Martian surface.http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.23-chemcam-results.phpThu, 23 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.23-chemcam-results.phpEngineers between 30 to 45 who are performing exceptional engineering research and technical work in a variety of disciplines attend the 2-1/2 day event. http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.22-moody-selected-frontiers-in-engineering-symposium.phpWed, 22 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.22-moody-selected-frontiers-in-engineering-symposium.phpScientists have observed for the first time how a laser penetrates dense, electron-rich plasma to generate ions.http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.20-laser-research.phpMon, 20 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.20-laser-research.phpThe successful capture of ChemCam’s first 10 photos sets the stage for the first test bursts of the instrument’s rock-zapping laser in the near future.http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.20-first-martian-target.phpFri, 17 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.20-first-martian-target.phpBishop has been acting in that role since Aug. 29, 2011.http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.17-ste-director.phpFri, 17 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.17-ste-director.phpBen-Naim has been at Los Alamos since 1996.http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.16-physical-review-editor.phpThu, 16 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.16-physical-review-editor.phpThe appointments take effect September 1.http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.09-donald-kintzer.phpThu, 9 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.09-donald-kintzer.phpA high-tech computer model called HIGRAD/FIRETEC provides insights that are essential for front-line fire fighters. http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.09-bark-beetle-ravaged-forests.phpThu, 9 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.09-bark-beetle-ravaged-forests.phpMembers of the team got a digital thumbs up about the operational readiness of their instrument just hours after the rover landed on Martian soil.http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.08-chemcam-sends-thumbsup.phpWed, 8 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.08-chemcam-sends-thumbsup.phpThe Laboratory’s 172nd shipment of TRU waste this year left Los Alamos bound for WIPP on August 2.http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.06-waste-shipping-record.phpMon, 6 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.06-waste-shipping-record.phpThe ChemCam laser characterization instrument was developed at LANL and the French space institute, IRAP.http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.06-red-planets-surface.phpMon, 6 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.06-red-planets-surface.phpVehicle access points on West Jemez Road will be open to non-badge holders.http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.06-access-restrictions-lifted.phpMon, 6 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.06-access-restrictions-lifted.phpBadges will be physically checked at the Laboratory's vehicle access points. Those without badges will be directed around the Laboratory via New Mexico Route 4.http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.06-access-restrictions.phpMon, 6 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/August/08.06-access-restrictions.phpThe public is invited to a special opening reception to celebrate LANL technologies aboard the six-wheeled mobile science laboratory.http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.31-martian-fever.phpTue, 31 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.31-martian-fever.phpFifteen hazardous materials response teams from New Mexico, Texas, Missouri and Oklahoma respond to simulated hazardous materials emergencies.http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.31-hazmat-challenge.phpTue, 31 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.31-hazmat-challenge.phpAmy J. Clarke, is among the honorees that President Obama named.http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.23-clark-early-career-award.phpMon, 23 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.23-clark-early-career-award.phpTwo scientists are among the team recently funded to explore ways to create the precise immune factors needed for effective vaccines against HIV.http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.17-hiv-immunity-study.phpTue, 17 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.17-hiv-immunity-study.phpMiniature robots are about to get an intelligence boost from a new partnership, linking LANL and ReconRobotics, Inc.http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.11-reconrobotics-collaboration.phpWed, 11 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.11-reconrobotics-collaboration.phpScientists have created the largest neutron beam ever made by a short-pulse laser, breaking a world record.http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.10-world-record-neutron-beam-at-lanl.phpTue, 10 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.10-world-record-neutron-beam-at-lanl.phpResearchers create the first artificial molecules whose chirality can be rapidly switched from a right-handed to a left-handed orientation with a beam of light.http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.10-artificial-molecules.phpTue, 10 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.10-artificial-molecules.phpRichard Hughes discusses the basics of cryptography and quantum physics.http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.09-frontiers-in-science-lectures.phpMon, 9 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/July/07.09-frontiers-in-science-lectures.phpLANL has strengthened its capability in a key aspect of nuclear nonproliferation by combining two groups within its Global Security organization.http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.27-reorg-bolsters-nuclear-nonproliferation.phpWed, 27 Jun 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.27-reorg-bolsters-nuclear-nonproliferation.phpLANL has sent record breaking numbers of shipments to WIPP each of the past three years and is on track to further surpass its record in 2012.http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.26-1000-transuranic-waste-shipment.phpTue, 26 Jun 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.26-1000-transuranic-waste-shipment.phpNonprofit organizations will receive more than $180,000 from LANS, LLC.http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.25-nonprofit-organizations-to-receive-monetary-donations.phpMon, 25 Jun 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.25-nonprofit-organizations-to-receive-monetary-donations.phpThe conference are 2012 International Conference on Defects in Insulating Materials and Computer Simulation of Radiation Effects in Solids.http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.22-international-science-conference.phpFri, 22 Jun 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.22-international-science-conference.phpThese awards honor the top 100 proven technological advances of the year, as selected by a group of R&D Magazine’s chosen judges.http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.20-rd-awards.phpWed, 20 Jun 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.20-rd-awards.phpIntegrative Enzymatics, Vapour Organic Beauty and HydroBio will receive startup funding from the Laboratory.http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.19-vaf-boosts-businesses.phpTue, 19 Jun 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.19-vaf-boosts-businesses.phpHazardous devices teams from around the Southwest will wrangle their bomb squad robots at the sixth annual Robot Rodeo.http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.18-robot-rodeo.phpMon, 18 Jun 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.18-robot-rodeo.phpAll vehicles entering the portal must use center lane number 4.http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.15-vehicle-access-portal.phpFri, 15 Jun 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.15-vehicle-access-portal.phpThe LLCs manage the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Los Alamos National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy.http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.15-koonin-independent-governor.phpFri, 15 Jun 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.15-koonin-independent-governor.phpThe Radiological Laboratory Utility Office Building is first to achieve both the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design status and LEED Gold certification.http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.13-facility-receives-leed-gold-certification.phpWed, 13 Jun 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.13-facility-receives-leed-gold-certification.phpEberline Services, HukariAscendent Inc. and ARSEC Environmental LLC received Department of Energy small business awards for fiscal year 2011.http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.11-small-businesses-win-awards.phpMon, 11 Jun 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.11-small-businesses-win-awards.phpThe exhibit provides an opportunity for people to share their stories about the Las Conchas fire and other wildfires.http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.11-living-with-wildfire-display.phpMon, 11 Jun 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/June/06.11-living-with-wildfire-display.phpReceives the 2012 Manufacturing Advocate of the Year award from the Manufacturing Extension Partnership under the U.S. Department of Commerce.http://www.lanl.gov2012/May/05.31-commerce-department-recognizes-nmsba-program.phpThu, 31 May 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/May/05.31-commerce-department-recognizes-nmsba-program.phpThe New Mexico Consortium expects to complete the 27,000 square foot laboratory and office facility next spring.http://www.lanl.gov2012/May/05.22-bioenergy-facility.phpTue, 22 May 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/May/05.22-bioenergy-facility.phpFor more than 50 years, chemists and physicists have been searching for the plutonium-239 magnetic resonance signal.http://www.lanl.gov2012/May/05.21-plutonium-fingerprinted.phpMon, 21 May 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/May/05.21-plutonium-fingerprinted.phpProgram to host active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 28, through Labor Day, Sept. 3.http://www.lanl.gov2012/May/05.16-museum-takes-part-in-blue-stars-program.phpWed, 16 May 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/May/05.16-museum-takes-part-in-blue-stars-program.phpManvendra Dubey has received a J. William Fulbright scholarship to conduct monsoon-related research in India.http://www.lanl.gov2012/May/05.15-dubey-fulbright-nehru-fellow.phpTue, 15 May 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/May/05.15-dubey-fulbright-nehru-fellow.phpLos Alamos High School senior Scott Carlsten received the top award.http://www.lanl.gov2012/May/05.01-laesf-scholarship-winners.phpTue, 1 May 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/May/05.01-laesf-scholarship-winners.phpBusinesses include the Pueblo of Zia; Herbs, Etc.; Musicode Innovations; SAVSU Technologies; and Albuquerque Delicate Dentistry Inc.http://www.lanl.gov2012/April/04.30-los-alamos-sandia-recognize-nm-small-businesses-for-innovation.phpMon, 30 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/April/04.30-los-alamos-sandia-recognize-nm-small-businesses-for-innovation.phpJordan Medlock wins for his computer algorithm.http://www.lanl.gov2012/April/04.24-supercomputing-challenge-winners.phpTue, 24 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/April/04.24-supercomputing-challenge-winners.phpThe Challenge is project-based learning, geared to teaching participants research, writing, teamwork, oral presentations, and computer programming.http://www.lanl.gov2012/April/04.17-lanl-hosts-supercomputing-challenge.phpTue, 17 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/April/04.17-lanl-hosts-supercomputing-challenge.phpEventide brought together cyber and IT leaders from 20 sites to develop recommendations on resources they need from the Joint Cyber Coordination Center.http://www.lanl.gov2012/April/04.12-cyber-security.phpThu, 12 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/April/04.12-cyber-security.phpA new medical isotope project shows promise for rapidly producing major quantities of a new cancer-treatment agent, actinium 225 (Ac-225).http://www.lanl.gov2012/April/04.11-isotope-production-facility-cancer-fighting-actinium.phpWed, 11 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/April/04.11-isotope-production-facility-cancer-fighting-actinium.phpThe new system contains more than 9 million records, including historical data as well as a near-real-time view of ongoing data collection activities.http://www.lanl.gov2012/April/04.02-environmental-data.phpMon, 2 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/April/04.02-environmental-data.phpARS Cavanagh Environmental Services, LLC; Portage, Inc.; and Navarro Research & Engineering, Inc. awarded a master task order agreement.http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.29-environmental-work.phpThu, 29 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.29-environmental-work.php557 employees will leave the Lab as part of a voluntary separation program announced last month.http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.26-voluntary-separation-program.phpMon, 26 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.26-voluntary-separation-program.phpNew increased security procedures meet LANL's security objectives while minimizing impacts on local businesses and tourists.http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.23-lab-begins-security-enhancements.phpFri, 23 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.23-lab-begins-security-enhancements.phpResearchers met the grand challenge of producing magnetic fields in excess of 100 tesla while conducting six different experiments.http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.22-previous-record-shattered.phpThu, 22 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.22-previous-record-shattered.phpInnovative water and energy technologies have a new development option for bringing their inventions to market.http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.15-ix-power-coop-agreement.phpWed, 14 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.15-ix-power-coop-agreement.phpFormer New York Times reporter talks about the current state of nuclear threats, including Pakistan, North Korea, Iran, and possibility of a nuclear 9-11.http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.07-bsm-hosts-taubman.phpWed, 7 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.07-bsm-hosts-taubman.phpCharles Anderson joined the Laboratory in 2009 as the deputy associate director in ADNHHO.http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.07-anderson-head-of-ADNHHO.phpWed, 7 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.07-anderson-head-of-ADNHHO.phpLANL has received 14 Piñon and Roadrunner recognitions from Quality New Mexico since 1997.http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.06-cpo-receives-pinon-recognition.phpTue, 6 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.06-cpo-receives-pinon-recognition.phpScott Watson talks about the history of imaging technology and the new fields of high-speed photography and flash radiography.http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.05-frontiers-in-science.phpMon, 5 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.05-frontiers-in-science.phpScientists and an international research team have announced discovery of molecular oxygen ions in the upper-most atmosphere of Dione.http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.03-oxygen-detected-in-saturns-moon.phpSat, 3 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.03-oxygen-detected-in-saturns-moon.phpJeff Yarbrough joins Los Alamos from the B&W Pantex plant in Amarillo, Texas.http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.02-yarbrough-head-of-plutonium.phpFri, 2 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.02-yarbrough-head-of-plutonium.phpEligible employees may begin applying for voluntary separation on March 5.http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.01-workforce-reduction-plan.phpThu, 1 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/March/03.01-workforce-reduction-plan.phpResearchers received a portion of a recent $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study E. coli in the beef industry.http://www.lanl.gov2012/February/02.29-usda-awards-one-million-for-e-coli-research.phpWed, 29 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/February/02.29-usda-awards-one-million-for-e-coli-research.phpA team of scientists has developed a process for creating glass-based, inorganic light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that produce light in the ultraviolet range.http://www.lanl.gov2012/February/02.27-nanocrystal-diodes.phpFri, 24 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/February/02.27-nanocrystal-diodes.phpThe Laboratory is implementing several changes to its security procedures as the result of a recent security assessment conducted jointly by the Department of Defense and Department of Energy.http://www.lanl.gov2012/February/02.23-security-changes.phpThu, 23 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/February/02.23-security-changes.phpThe Lab has submitted a plan to reduce its workforce by between 400 and 800 employees this spring through a voluntary separation program.http://www.lanl.gov2012/February/02.21-workforce-reduction.phpTue, 21 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/February/02.21-workforce-reduction.phpResearchers has found a way to ensure that your evening glass of wine will continue to be available.http://www.lanl.gov2012/February/02.21-more-grapes-less-wrath.phpMon, 20 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/February/02.21-more-grapes-less-wrath.phpEnvironmental Dimensions, Inc.; North Wind, Inc.; Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc.; and Portage, Inc. selected to bid for a number of individual tasks.http://www.lanl.gov2012/February/02.16-nuclear-waste-services.phpThu, 16 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/February/02.16-nuclear-waste-services.phpConstruction has begun on a new facility that will help Los Alamos accelerate the shipment of transuranic waste stored in large boxes at Technical Area 54.http://www.lanl.gov2012/February/02.09-375-boxline.phpThu, 9 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/February/02.09-375-boxline.phpSpace scientists, including researchers from LANL, described the first detailed analyses of captured interstellar neutral atoms.http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.31-ibex-probe.phpTue, 31 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.31-ibex-probe.phpJohn Gordon, Geoffrey Reeves, Stephen Doorn and David Jablonski are honored for acheivements.http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.30-lanl-honors-four-for-science-leadership.phpMon, 30 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.30-lanl-honors-four-for-science-leadership.phpThe three companies selected will receive up to $100,000 each to commercialize technology and take it to market faster.http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.23-venture-acceleration.phpMon, 23 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.23-venture-acceleration.phpIndustrial wastewater will be recycled as the result of a long-term strategy to treat wastewater rather than discharging it into the environment.http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.20-zero-wastewater-discharge.phpFri, 20 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.20-zero-wastewater-discharge.phpFellows are recognized based on their pre-eminence in technology, theory, education, or the application or management of quality control.http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.17-anderson-cook-named-asq-fellow.phpTue, 17 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.17-anderson-cook-named-asq-fellow.phpBruce Carlsten, Mike Leitch, Michael MacInnes, Richard Martin, and Amit Misra honored for high-level achievements.http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.13-lanl-fellows-honored.phpFri, 13 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.13-lanl-fellows-honored.phpIdentifying previously unknown genomic markers may help aid in development of therapeutics, methods of prevention.http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.12-malaysian-university.phpThu, 12 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.12-malaysian-university.phpResearchers have now shown that semiconducting carbon nanotubes have the potential to detect and track single molecules in water.http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.10-carbon-nanotubes-glowsticks.phpTue, 10 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2012/January/01.10-carbon-nanotubes-glowsticks.phpStories include alternative energy research, magnetic fields, disease tracking, the study of Mars, climate change, fuel cells, solar wind, and magnetic reconnection.http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.23-top-science-stories.phpFri, 23 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.23-top-science-stories.phpLos Alamos trackers will use state-of-the-art technology to mark the course taken by St. Nick and his eight tiny and highly efficient reindeer.http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.21-magical-journey.phpWed, 21 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.21-magical-journey.phpLANL and EMC will enhance, design, build, test, and deploy new cutting-edge technologies to meet some of the most difficult information technology challenges.http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.21-emc-high-performance.phpWed, 21 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.21-emc-high-performance.phpThe team tried developing a computer model based on human neural structure and function, to do what we do, and possibly do it better.http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.20-do-you-see-what-i-see.phpTue, 20 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.20-do-you-see-what-i-see.phpThe Fellows are Richard Sayre, John Gordon, Jeanne Robinson, Jaqueline Kiplinger, Bryon Goldstein, Alexander Balatsky and Quanxi Jia.http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.15-scientists-earn-aaas-honors.phpThu, 15 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.15-scientists-earn-aaas-honors.phpLaboratory employee contributions will fund a wide range of programs offered by eligible nonprofit organizations.http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.13-employee-giving-record.phpTue, 13 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.13-employee-giving-record.phpBret Knapp has been acting in that position since June 2011.http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.01-new-padwp-named.phpThu, 1 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.01-new-padwp-named.phpCalled the Christmas Burst, GRB 101225A was freakishly lengthy and it produced radiation at unusually varying wavelengths.http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.01-neutron-stars-collision.phpThu, 1 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/December/12.01-neutron-stars-collision.phpThe robust ChemCam system is one of 10 instruments mounted on the mission’s rover vehicle, named Curiosity.http://www.lanl.gov2011/November/11.28-mars-habitability.phpMon, 28 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/November/11.28-mars-habitability.phpMark Chadwick and David Chavez are winners of 2011 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Awardshttp://www.lanl.gov2011/November/11.28-eo-lawrence-award.phpMon, 28 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/November/11.28-eo-lawrence-award.phpThe team’s work shows that although sustainability science has been growing explosively since the late 1980s, only in the last decade has the field matured into a cohesive area of science.http://www.lanl.gov2011/November/11.22-is-sustainability-science-really-a-science.phpTue, 22 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/November/11.22-is-sustainability-science-really-a-science.phpWinnefield was at Los Alamos to receive a wide variety of classified briefings that covered the broad spectrum of national security science at the Lab.http://www.lanl.gov2011/November/11.17-winnefield-jcs-visit.phpThu, 17 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/November/11.17-winnefield-jcs-visit.phpMost exciting is that the Los Alamos researchers have shown that blinking can be controlled and even completely suppressed electrochemically.http://www.lanl.gov2011/November/11.09-quantum-dot-blinking.phpWed, 9 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/November/11.09-quantum-dot-blinking.phpAlgal Research will cover all areas of emerging technologies in algal biology, biomass production, cultivation, harvesting, extraction, bioproducts, and econometrics.http://www.lanl.gov2011/November/11.08-new-algal-research.phpTue, 8 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/November/11.08-new-algal-research.phpCharles Lucero and G. Loren Toole received Principal Investigator Excellence (PIE) Awards for assisting several New Mexico small businesses.http://www.lanl.gov2011/November/11.01-principal-investigator-excellence-award.phpTue, 1 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/November/11.01-principal-investigator-excellence-award.phpBy looking at antibodies, researchers can identify where, in a cell, genes are active and under what conditions they increase or decrease their expression.http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.31-antibody-library-project.phpMon, 31 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.31-antibody-library-project.phpAre you ready for some spooky science? Then climb into your costume and head on over to the Bradbury Science Museum for "High-Tech Halloween!"http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.24-bsm-halloween-science.phpMon, 24 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.24-bsm-halloween-science.phpMesa Tech has been awarded a grant to develop an inexpensive, instrument-free, nucleic-acid testing device to diagnose various respiratory diseases in record time. http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.19-mesa-tech-receives-nih-grant.phpWed, 19 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.19-mesa-tech-receives-nih-grant.phpSellers comes to the Laboratory with nearly 30 years of management experience.http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.13-sellers-deputy-director.phpThu, 13 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.13-sellers-deputy-director.phpRichard Sayre, one of the nation’s top specialists in algae and energy-producing plant research, has joined LANL to help boost cutting-edge research.http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.11-algal-biology-program.phpTue, 11 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.11-algal-biology-program.phpDemolition of the Administration Building helps Los Alamos meet an NNSA directive to reduce its structural footprint, modernize its infrastructure, and provide workers with safe, energy-efficient facilities.http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.11-ad-building-demo.phpTue, 11 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.11-ad-building-demo.phpLANL has successfully disassembled nuclear weapons "pits" and converted them into more than 240 kilograms of plutonium oxide.http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.07-lanl-disassembles-pits.phpFri, 7 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.07-lanl-disassembles-pits.phpTRU waste consists of clothing, tools, rags, debris, soil, and other items contaminated with radioactive elements, mostly plutonium.http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.04-tru-waste-hauling-record.phpTue, 4 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/October/10.04-tru-waste-hauling-record.phpEvgenya Simakov has been named by President Barack Obama as a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.28-early-career-award.phpWed, 28 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.28-early-career-award.phpIdeum and OnQueue are the latest recipients of the awards from the Los Alamos National Security, LLC Venture Acceleration Fund.http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.26-venture-acceleration-fund.phpMon, 26 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.26-venture-acceleration-fund.phpThe CRADA was created to continue work on developing a commercial product that could detect a specific biomarker in urine that could aid in the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection.http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.23-biomagnets-crada.phpFri, 23 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.23-biomagnets-crada.phpThe museum opens its "Fireset" and "A New Look at Trinitite" exhibits.http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.22-science-museum-exhibits.phpThu, 22 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.22-science-museum-exhibits.phpThe excavation removed about 43,000 cubic yards of contaminated debris and soil from the six-acre site.http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.22-mdab-excavation.phpThu, 22 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.22-mdab-excavation.phpParticipating museums and cultural institutions across the nation open their doors free of charge to anyone presenting a Smithsonian magazine Museum Day ticket.http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.19-museum-day.phpMon, 19 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.19-museum-day.phpSome of LANL’s most innovative scientists will explain and present their cutting-edge work to the public.http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.06-ldrd-day.phpTue, 6 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.06-ldrd-day.phpThe Lab attracted students from some 280 colleges and universities from across the nation and around the world.http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.01-summer-students.phpThu, 1 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/September/09.01-summer-students.phpPreviously a budget analyst for LANL's Chief Financial Officer Division, Salazar began working in his new capacity on August 22.http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.25-tribal-relations-leader.phpThu, 25 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.25-tribal-relations-leader.phpResearchers have set a new world record for the strongest magnetic field produced by a nondestructive magnet.http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.23-pulsed-magnetic-record.phpTue, 23 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.23-pulsed-magnetic-record.phpChecks totaling $57,934 presented to businesses from Los Alamos, Española, and Santa Fe that provided goods and services during the Las Conchas Fire.http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.23-challenge-grant-recipeints.phpTue, 23 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.23-challenge-grant-recipeints.phpKimberly Thomas has become the first Los Alamos researcher to be named a Fellow.http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.16-thomas-acs-fellow.phpTue, 16 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.16-thomas-acs-fellow.phpConnecting social media and epidemiological research will attempt to predict the future, i.e. people's social behavior during an epidemic, using Twitter.http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.15-twitter-and-flu.phpMon, 15 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.15-twitter-and-flu.phpSauer has a distinguished track record as a research scientist with more than 60 publications and technical reports in archival journals.http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.09-nan-sauer.phpTue, 9 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.09-nan-sauer.phpThe award honors inventors whose patented invention exhibits significant technical advance, adaptability to public use, and noteworthy value to the mission of the Lab.http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.08-tech-transfer-awards.phpMon, 8 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.08-tech-transfer-awards.phpA research team has harnessed neutrons to view for the first time the critical role that an elusive molecule plays in certain biological reactions.http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.08-neutrons-spy-hydronium-ion.phpMon, 8 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/August/08.08-neutrons-spy-hydronium-ion.phpLANS has given $50,000 as seed money to establish a fund at LANB.http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.28-las-conchas-fund.phpThu, 28 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.28-las-conchas-fund.phpThe challenge provides hazardous materials responders the opportunity to network and learn new techniques under realistic conditions in a safe environment.http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.27-hazmat-challenge.phpWed, 27 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.27-hazmat-challenge.phpThe computer codes used for predictive fluid modeling are part of the Los Alamos Computational Fluid Dynamics Library.http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.27-detonation-to-diapers.phpWed, 27 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.27-detonation-to-diapers.phpThe drive encourages employees to donate to a fund that awards college scholarships to Northern New Mexico students.http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.25-scholarship-record.phpMon, 25 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.25-scholarship-record.phpEndeavored to remake the way middle-school math is taught through its first-of-its-kind, story-based, online math game, called Ko’s Journey.http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.20-imagine-education.phpWed, 20 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.20-imagine-education.phpWork crews completed additional flood and erosion-control measures this week to reduce the environmental effects of any flash floods following the Las Conchas Fire.http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.20-flood-erosion-control-measures.phpWed, 20 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.20-flood-erosion-control-measures.phpPotential pretreatment method that can make plant cellulose five times more digestible by enzymes that convert it into ethanol, a useful biofuel.http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.20-biomass-energy.phpWed, 20 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.20-biomass-energy.phpCrews installed 600 feet of water diversion barriers and removed more than 1,200 cubic yards of sediment in anticipation of flash flooding.http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.11-flood-erosion-control-work.phpMon, 11 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.11-flood-erosion-control-work.phpClosure is in response to the increased fire risk and danger of flash flooding.http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.08-trails-closed-for-safety-reasons.phpFri, 8 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/July/07.08-trails-closed-for-safety-reasons.phpThe Las Conchas fire burning in the Jemez Mountains approximately 12 miles southwest of the boundary of LANL has not entered Lab property at this time.http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.26-fire-near-lanl.phpSun, 26 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.26-fire-near-lanl.phpMost of the Genesis payload consisted of fragile solar-wind collectors, which had been exposed to the solar particles over a period of two years.http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.23-genesis-solar-wind.phpThu, 23 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.23-genesis-solar-wind.phpThe technologies include a molecular beacon that targets specific nucleic acids, a spacer fluid for oil wells that shrinks when heated, and a better way to produce thorium.http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.22-rd-awards.phpWed, 22 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.22-rd-awards.phpThis experiment demonstrated the restoration of a national capability to perform critical operations that was lost with the closure in 2005 of Technical Area 18.http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.17-critical-experiments.phpFri, 17 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.17-critical-experiments.phpThe monetary donations from LANS are tied to the number of volunteer hours logged by employees and retirees through an organization called VolunteerMatch.http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.16-monetary-donations-from-lans.phpThu, 16 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.16-monetary-donations-from-lans.phpLANL has selected Manhattan Isotope Technology, LLC and Vista Therapeutics, Inc. as recipients of $100,000 awards.http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.15-vaf-recipients.phpWed, 15 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.15-vaf-recipients.phpBehr-Andres will aid indevelopment and promotion of science and technology policies for economic and educational opportunities.http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.09-behr-andres.phpThu, 9 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.09-behr-andres.phpThe free program, run jointly by Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories, leverages the laboratories' expertise and capabilities to promote regional economic development.http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.06-small-businesses.phpMon, 6 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/June/06.06-small-businesses.phpThe Lab surpassed 100,000 plutonium-equivalent curies of TRU waste shipped to WIPP, about one-third of the Lab’s total.http://www.lanl.gov2011/May/05.31-tru-milestone.phpTue, 31 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/May/05.31-tru-milestone.phpThe updated exhibit interactive displays, artifacts from early computers, vacuum tubes from the MANIAC computer, and unique IBM cell blades from Roadrunner.http://www.lanl.gov2011/May/05.19-museum-supercomputing-exhibit.phpThu, 19 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/May/05.19-museum-supercomputing-exhibit.phpThe Laboratory ranked ahead of dozens of other qualifying companies with 10,000 or more employees.http://www.lanl.gov2011/May/05.18-top-corporate-volunteer-organization.phpWed, 18 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/May/05.18-top-corporate-volunteer-organization.phpWhen cooled to temperatures below minus 452 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, helium-4 becomes a liquid—and an extraordinary liquid at that.http://www.lanl.gov2011/May/05.17-supersolid-in-helium4.phpTue, 17 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/May/05.17-supersolid-in-helium4.phpTour attendees can expect to see many facets of the LANSCE, including areas along the linear accelerator beam line, the control room area, and one or more experimental areas.http://www.lanl.gov2011/May/05.10-lansce-tour.phpTue, 10 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/May/05.10-lansce-tour.phpBeard came to Los Alamos in 2006 to help lead the Stockpile Manufacturing and Support organization.http://www.lanl.gov2011/May/05.04-beard-new-padops-head.phpWed, 4 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/May/05.04-beard-new-padops-head.phpTaos High School senior Majdolene Khweis received this year’s platinum scholarship, which provides $7,500 in financial assistance annually for four years.http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.28-laesf-scholarship-winners.phpThu, 28 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.28-laesf-scholarship-winners.phpLANL announced it has reached a settlement that will result in the dismissal of a 2008 environmental lawsuit by nine citizens groups and individuals.http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.27-stormwater-settlement.phpWed, 27 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.27-stormwater-settlement.phpThe Lab directly injected $1.6 billion into New Mexico’s economy, with an additional $1.3 billion resulting from indirect economic spending.http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.27-new-mexico-economy.phpWed, 27 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.27-new-mexico-economy.phpCole Kendrick won the top prize for his research project, “Computer Simulation of Dark Matter Effects on Galaxy Rotation”.http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.26-supercomputing-challenge-winners.phpTue, 26 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.26-supercomputing-challenge-winners.phpLaboratory scientists have developed a way to avoid the use of expensive platinum in hydrogen fuel cells.http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.22-hydrogen-fuel-cells.phpFri, 22 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.22-hydrogen-fuel-cells.phpThe goal of the yearlong competition is to increase knowledge of science and computing, expose students and teachers to computers and applied mathematics.http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.20-supercomputing-challenge.phpWed, 20 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.20-supercomputing-challenge.phpMuseum visitors can see the manipulator grips the President held when he remote-handled radioactive materials inside the hot cell at the CMR facility.http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.19-kennedy-memorabilia.phpTue, 19 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.19-kennedy-memorabilia.phpNew or proposed facilities are designed to meet the latest seismic response criteria.http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.15-seismic-events.phpFri, 15 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.15-seismic-events.phpThis new theory was developed to better explain recent large-scale three-dimensional kinetic simulations that describe the physics of this process.http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.15-magnetic-reconnections.phpFri, 15 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.15-magnetic-reconnections.phpCook recognized for her technical leadership in statistics, extensive professional service at the national level, and mentorship of nearly 70 students.http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.14-cook-outstanding-nm-woman.phpThu, 14 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.14-cook-outstanding-nm-woman.phpThe two companies selected are TerranearPMC, LLC and Eberline Services, Inc.http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.12-water-monitoring-work-contracts.phpTue, 12 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.12-water-monitoring-work-contracts.phpQuality New Mexico helps New Mexico organizations improve their performance.http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.12-quality-new-mexico.phpTue, 12 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.12-quality-new-mexico.phpTorres is part of a team that is upgrading the Defense Nuclear Security office’s policies and budget management tools.http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.08-nnsa-professional-of-the-year.phpFri, 8 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.08-nnsa-professional-of-the-year.phpA LANL excavation crew working on a Recovery Act cleanup project has uncovered the remnants of a 1940s military truck buried in a Manhattan Project-era landfill.http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.08-manhattan-project-trucik.phpFri, 8 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.08-manhattan-project-trucik.phpEnhance the ability to develop advanced nuclear fuels in a safer, simpler manner.http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.07-producing-uranium-compounds.phpThu, 7 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.07-producing-uranium-compounds.phpThe New Mexico Small Business Assistance (NMSBA) program is celebrating “10 Years of Innovation” http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.04-small-business-assistance-fest.phpMon, 4 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/April/04.04-small-business-assistance-fest.phpResearchers have revealed a new single-stage method for recharging the hydrogen storage compound ammonia borane.http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.21-hydrogen-vehicles.phpMon, 21 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.21-hydrogen-vehicles.phpPaul Henry named principal associate director for capital projects.http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.18-new-senior-leadership.phpFri, 18 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.18-new-senior-leadership.phpThe scholarship will provide funds to employees or students pursuing a certificate, a two-year-degree, or a baccalaureate degree at NNMC.http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.16-nontraditional-scholarships.phpWed, 16 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.16-nontraditional-scholarships.phpDonna J. Hampton has been named the new Human Resources Division leader.http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.15-hr-leader.phpTue, 15 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.15-hr-leader.phpInformation Technology is responsible for departmental computing, software and software applications, and computing networks and infrastructure.http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.14-information-technology.phpMon, 14 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.14-information-technology.phpProfiles in Diversity Journal is recognizing Director Michael Anastasio for his commitment to workplace diversity.http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.11-directors-diversity-commitement.phpFri, 11 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.11-directors-diversity-commitement.phpIncludes a discussion on research that engineers are conducting to increase turbine power output and make them last longer.http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.10-frontiers-in-science-lectures.phpThu, 10 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.10-frontiers-in-science-lectures.phpReducing Global Threats through Innovative Science and Technology rendered as a deck of playing cards, earned a Distinguished Technical Communication award.http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.08-stc-awards.phpTue, 8 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.08-stc-awards.phpThe Laboratory will be represented in more than 20 papers to be given at the 42nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in Houston.http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.08-space-conference.phpTue, 8 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.08-space-conference.phpThe Laboratory has captured awards for projects ranging from energy savings to creating fuels from algae.http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.07-pollution-prevention-awards.phpMon, 7 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/March/03.07-pollution-prevention-awards.phpA portion of the research indicates that an ancient period of warming may be analogous to natural present-day climate conditions.http://www.lanl.gov2011/February/02.28-megadroughts.phpMon, 28 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/February/02.28-megadroughts.phpA team known as the LANL Field Intelligence Element is being honored with the Department of Energy Exceptional Service Award.http://www.lanl.gov2011/February/02.28-intelligence-team-givin-honor.phpMon, 28 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/February/02.28-intelligence-team-givin-honor.phpA compact automated system for surveillance and screening of potential pandemic strains of influenza and other deadly infectious diseases is a step closer to reality.http://www.lanl.gov2011/January/01.31-influenza-surveillance-system.phpMon, 31 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/January/01.31-influenza-surveillance-system.phpScholarship for students who plan to return to formal education after taking a break.http://www.lanl.gov2011/January/01.24-new-scholarships.phpMon, 24 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/January/01.24-new-scholarships.phpThe building was the largest of the 24 demolished at LANL’s historic Technical Area 21.http://www.lanl.gov2011/January/01.19-recovery-act-funded-demolition.phpWed, 19 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/January/01.19-recovery-act-funded-demolition.phpWeidlinger-Navarro Northern New Mexico Joint Venture selected to perform architectural and engineering work.http://www.lanl.gov2011/January/01.18-new-tru-contract.phpTue, 18 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/January/01.18-new-tru-contract.phpThe Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding, and application of physics.http://www.lanl.gov2011/January/01.18-institute-of-physics-fellow.phpTue, 18 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/January/01.18-institute-of-physics-fellow.phpWilliam S. Rees, Jr. has been awarded the distinction of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow.http://www.lanl.gov2011/January/01.11-aaas-fellow.phpTue, 11 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/January/01.11-aaas-fellow.phpAnastasio has served as LANL director since June 2006.http://www.lanl.gov2011/January/01.05-anastasio-to-retire.phpWed, 5 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2011/January/01.05-anastasio-to-retire.phpMuseum will be closed on Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year’s Day (January 1, 2011).http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.21-bradbury-winter-hours.phpTue, 21 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.21-bradbury-winter-hours.phpTop 10 developments based on major programmatic milestones, strategic potential, scholarly accounts, and associated news coverage.http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.20-top-science-technology-developments.phpMon, 20 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.20-top-science-technology-developments.phpLos Alamos trackers will use state-of-the-art technology to mark the course taken by Old St. Nick and his reindeer.http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.20-santas-magical-journey.phpMon, 20 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.20-santas-magical-journey.phpPersonnel conducted more field investigations and cleanup campaigns than ever and completed a record number of Lab shipments to WIPP.http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.16-record-environmental-cleanup.phpThu, 16 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.16-record-environmental-cleanup.phpWinning for their development of Memento—a unique computer architecture that uses a basic feature embedded in the standard HTTP protocol to allow web browsers direct access to archived copies of web pages.http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.15-digital-preservation-award.phpWed, 15 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.15-digital-preservation-award.phpLos Alamos Technical Associates to perform follow-on cleanup work through 2014 at the site of the world’s first large-scale plutonium processing lab.http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.14-post-recovery-act-cleanup-contract.phpTue, 14 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.14-post-recovery-act-cleanup-contract.phpThe Laboratory also exceeded its goals for purchases made by small businesses in Northern New Mexico, the state and the country.http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.06-purchased-goods-services.phpMon, 6 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.06-purchased-goods-services.phpThe research could aid in development of new antibiotics used to fight multidrug resistant superbugs such as MRSA found in many U.S. hospitals. http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.02-cellular-protein-factory.phpThu, 2 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.02-cellular-protein-factory.phpThe facility can simulate the effects of hundreds or thousands of years of cosmic-ray-induced neutrons in a single hour. http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.02-capacity-boost.phpThu, 2 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/December/12.02-capacity-boost.phpThe truck employs a system that stores energy from braking and uses that pressure to help the truck accelerate after each stop.http://www.lanl.gov2010/November/11.19-hybrid-garbage-truck.phpFri, 19 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/November/11.19-hybrid-garbage-truck.phpThe Laboratory employee contributions will fund a number of United Way agencies and programs as well as other eligible nonprofit organizations.http://www.lanl.gov2010/November/11.18-pledge-nonprofit-organizations.phpThu, 18 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/November/11.18-pledge-nonprofit-organizations.phpThe five researchers are Brenda Dingus, William (Bill) Louis, John Sarrao, Dipen Sinha and Giday Woldegabriel.http://www.lanl.gov2010/November/11.16-five-lanl-fellows.phpTue, 16 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/November/11.16-five-lanl-fellows.phpCloyd has most recently served as assistant director of the Counterintelligence Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters.http://www.lanl.gov2010/November/11.10-fbi-lanl-counterintelligence.phpWed, 10 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/November/11.10-fbi-lanl-counterintelligence.phpThe material could be used in development of transparent solar panels.http://www.lanl.gov2010/November/11.03-transparent-light-harvesting-material.phpWed, 3 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/November/11.03-transparent-light-harvesting-material.phpThe contract is for three years with two one-year extension options and has a value of about $251 million.http://www.lanl.gov2010/October/10.28-protective-force-contract.phpThu, 28 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/October/10.28-protective-force-contract.phpHigh-Tech Halloween kicks off Los Alamos County’s “Halloweekend,” which includes the Chamber of Commerce’s “Trick or Treat on Main Street.” http://www.lanl.gov2010/October/10.25-bradbury-halloween-fun.phpMon, 25 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/October/10.25-bradbury-halloween-fun.phpResearchers are Sergei Tretiak, Geoffrey S. Waldo, Kerry Habiger, Clifford Unkefer and Tammy P. Taylor.http://www.lanl.gov2010/October/10.19-fellows-prize.phpTue, 19 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/October/10.19-fellows-prize.phpThe vaccine represents a novel strategy for fighting the virus that causes AIDS by attempting to address one of the most daunting challenges in HIV vaccine design.http://www.lanl.gov2010/October/10.18-mosiac-hiv-vaccine.phpMon, 18 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/October/10.18-mosiac-hiv-vaccine.phpEStar awards recognize excellence in pollution prevention and sustainable environmental stewardship.http://www.lanl.gov2010/October/10.14-environmental-sustainability-award.phpThu, 14 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/October/10.14-environmental-sustainability-award.phpThe tool distinguishes potential-threat liquids from the harmless shampoos and sodas a regular traveler might take aboard an aircraft. http://www.lanl.gov2010/October/10.08-security-demo.phpFri, 8 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/October/10.08-security-demo.phpThe Lab’s Safety Short products address practices that promote the well-being of every Lab worker throughout each day, both at work and at home.http://www.lanl.gov2010/October/10.07-doe-innovation-award.phpThu, 7 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/October/10.07-doe-innovation-award.phpThe classes are designed to generate interest in science and renewable energy by students at schools throughout Northern New Mexico.http://www.lanl.gov2010/September/09.23-renewable-energy-focus.phpTue, 21 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/September/09.23-renewable-energy-focus.phpParticipating museums and cultural institutions across the nation open their doors free of charge to anyone presenting a Smithsonian Museum Day ticket.http://www.lanl.gov2010/September/09.21-smithsonian-museum-day.phpTue, 21 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/September/09.21-smithsonian-museum-day.phpCuriosity will carry the newly delivered laser instrument to reveal which elements are present in Mars’ rocks and soils.http://www.lanl.gov2010/September/09.21-mars-mission-laser.phpTue, 21 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/September/09.21-mars-mission-laser.phpThe plasma particles flowing from the Sun and blasting past the Earth might be configured more as a network of tubes than a river-like stream.http://www.lanl.gov2010/September/09.09-solar-wind-structure-misunderstood.phpTue, 7 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/September/09.09-solar-wind-structure-misunderstood.phpMore than 1,300 students interned in both technical and nontechnical fields.http://www.lanl.gov2010/September/09.07-record-summer-students.phpTue, 7 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/September/09.07-record-summer-students.phpThe event provides an opportunity for people to see some of the most exciting research currently underway at the Laboratory.http://www.lanl.gov2010/September/09.02-second-ldrd-day.phpThu, 2 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/September/09.02-second-ldrd-day.phpThe 4-acre complex will include multiple staging buildings plus an operations center and a concrete pad for mobile waste characterization equipment.http://www.lanl.gov2010/September/09.01-radioactive-waste-facility.phpWed, 1 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/September/09.01-radioactive-waste-facility.phpThe Fulbright Program is designed to “increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.”http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.31-fulbright-scholar-award.phpTue, 31 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.31-fulbright-scholar-award.phpAwards were given for distinguished accomplishments in patenting, copyright, licensing, programmatic impact, and regional impact during fiscal year 2009.http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.23-lanl-tech-transfer.phpMon, 23 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.23-lanl-tech-transfer.phpLANL completing its 132nd transuranic (TRU) waste shipment of fiscal year 2010 to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) near Carlsbad, New Mexico.http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.20-record-waste-shipments.phpFri, 20 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.20-record-waste-shipments.phpEmployees donated more than 1,000 backpacks and thousands of school supplies, including pencils, pens, and notebooks.http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.20-collecting-school-supplies.phpFri, 20 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.20-collecting-school-supplies.phpThe table-top simulation helped confirm that the Moon is inherently dry.http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.05-mimicking-moons-surface.phpWed, 4 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.05-mimicking-moons-surface.phpThe $13 million project involved demolition of an 18,000-square-foot former nuclear fusion research facility.http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.04-recovery-act-cleanup-project.phpWed, 4 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.04-recovery-act-cleanup-project.phpMerit is a status for DOE contractors with highly effective safety programs who commit themselves to attain Star status within a five-year period.http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.04-progress-safety-excellence.phpWed, 4 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.04-progress-safety-excellence.phpVAF invests in creating and growing Northern New Mexico businesses that have an association with Los Alamos National Laboratory technology or expertise.http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.02-call-for-ideas.phpMon, 2 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/August/08.02-call-for-ideas.phpPrize honors Ulm's connection with Albert Einstein, who was born in the city in 1879.http://www.lanl.gov2010/July/07.30-einstein-professorship-prize.phpFri, 30 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/July/07.30-einstein-professorship-prize.phpThe challenge provides hazardous materials responders the opportunity to network and learn new techniques under realistic conditions in a safe environment.http://www.lanl.gov2010/July/07.22-lanl-sponsors-14th-hazmat-challenge.phpThu, 22 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/July/07.22-lanl-sponsors-14th-hazmat-challenge.phpUranium nitride materials show promise as advanced nuclear fuels due to their high density, high stability, and high thermal conductivity.http://www.lanl.gov2010/July/07.12-rare-uranium-molecule.phpMon, 12 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/July/07.12-rare-uranium-molecule.phpTechnologies include a greener explosive, superconducting and ultraconducting wires, a super high-speed camera, and a way to get fuel from algae with sound waves.http://www.lanl.gov2010/July/07.08-five-rd100-awards.phpThu, 8 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/July/07.08-five-rd100-awards.phpThe six-acre site contains a series of trenches used from 1944 to 1948 to dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous trash from Manhattan Project labs and buildings.http://www.lanl.gov2010/July/07.01-recovery-act-milestone.phpThu, 1 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/July/07.01-recovery-act-milestone.phpEmployees and LANS, LLC donated $113,000 to the United Way of Santa Fe County’s giving campaign.http://www.lanl.gov2010/July/07.01-lanl-top-contributor.phpThu, 1 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/July/07.01-lanl-top-contributor.phpA local small business, ARSEC Environmental, LLC, of White Rock, NM, won a $2 million task order in April to perform this work.http://www.lanl.gov2010/June/06.29-cleanup-efforts-at-cold-war-site.phpTue, 29 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/June/06.29-cleanup-efforts-at-cold-war-site.phpThe NMSBA allows for-profit small businesses to request technical assistance that capitalizes on the unique expertise and capabilities of Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories.http://www.lanl.gov2010/June/06.23-small-businesses.phpWed, 23 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/June/06.23-small-businesses.phpChrista Brelsford, a LANL student employee, was almost instantly trapped and partly crushed in the falling concrete of a building.http://www.lanl.gov2010/June/06.14-earthquake-survivor.phpMon, 14 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/June/06.14-earthquake-survivor.phpResearchers are planning a laser tool that will rapidly measure the surface, and beneath the surface, of the planet whose hostile environment will likely destroy the lander after a few hours of operation.http://www.lanl.gov2010/June/06.11-sage-mission-to-venus.phpFri, 11 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/June/06.11-sage-mission-to-venus.phpThe monetary donations are being made to the nonprofits as a result of the volunteer efforts of Los Alamos National Laboratory employees and retirees.http://www.lanl.gov2010/June/06.07-nonprofit-organizations.phpMon, 7 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/June/06.07-nonprofit-organizations.phpThe information gained through this effort will help extend the life and improve the efficiency of the existing U.S. nuclear reactor fleet and could help lead to the design of safer, longer-lasting materials in next-generation reactors.http://www.lanl.gov2010/June/06.03-nuclear-innovation-energy-hub.phpThu, 3 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/June/06.03-nuclear-innovation-energy-hub.phpThe remarkable breakthrough helps validate theory behind the observed increase in specific heat of the material.http://www.lanl.gov2010/June/06.03-hidden-order.phpThu, 3 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/June/06.03-hidden-order.phpArea business owners can learn about planned construction projects and potential economic opportunities at a community forum.http://www.lanl.gov2010/May/05.28-business-forum.phpFri, 28 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/May/05.28-business-forum.phpAn intimate understanding of complex materials that lie at the heart of pharmaceuticals or even nuclear weapons can occur more quickly and efficiently thanks to the agreement. http://www.lanl.gov2010/May/05.27-understanding-complex-materials.phpThu, 27 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/May/05.27-understanding-complex-materials.phpTeams compete in events and simulations that may include having their robots remove bombs from the inside of aircraft, rescuing injured first responders and navigating obstacle courses.http://www.lanl.gov2010/May/05.21-robot-rodeo.phpFri, 21 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/May/05.21-robot-rodeo.phpEscalante High School senior Estevan Trujillo is the recipient of this year’s platinum scholarship, which provides $7,500 in financial assistance annually for four years.http://www.lanl.gov2010/May/05.03-employee-scholarship-fund.phpMon, 3 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/May/05.03-employee-scholarship-fund.phpConnecting teachers and students with scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and industry professionals across the country is the goal of National Lab Day.http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.29-national-lab-day.phpThu, 29 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.29-national-lab-day.phpEach student receives a check for $1,000. The team also received the Crowd Favorite Award—and $100—as selected by student participants, teachers, and mentors.http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.27-supercomputing-challenge-winnde.phpTue, 27 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.27-supercomputing-challenge-winnde.phpThe annual awards recognize successful efforts by federal laboratory employees to transfer government-developed technology to commercial industry.http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.27-flc-awards.phpTue, 27 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.27-flc-awards.phpThe goal of the yearlong competition is to increase knowledge of science and computing, expose students and teachers to computers and applied mathematics.http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.21-supercomputing-challenge.phpWed, 21 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.21-supercomputing-challenge.phpThe two winning bidders will each demolish a portion of the remaining unused buildings at the Lab’s historic Technical Area 21.http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.20-demolitian-contracts.phpTue, 20 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.20-demolitian-contracts.phpThe public is invited to learn about projects in energy conservation, generation, research, and management at an Energy Town Hall April 21. http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.19-earth-day.phpMon, 19 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.19-earth-day.phpThree Los Alamos entries garnered Distinguished Technical Communication awards, the competition’s highest award category.http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.15-stc-awards.phpThu, 15 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.15-stc-awards.phpSmall business owners can get first-hand information about doing business with Los Alamos National Laboratory.http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.09-small-business-forum.phpFri, 9 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.09-small-business-forum.phpThe directors of the three Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration Laboratories issued the following statement on the Nuclear Posture Review.http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.09-nuclear-posture-review.phpFri, 9 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.09-nuclear-posture-review.phpNine companies that participated in the program in 2009 will be honored for their outstanding achievements.http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.02-small-business-assistance.phpTue, 6 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/April/04.02-small-business-assistance.phpA LANL toxicologist and a team of researchers have documented potential cellular damage from “fullerenes”—soccer-ball-shaped, cage-like molecules composed of 60 carbon atoms.http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.31-carbon-nanostructures.phpWed, 31 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.31-carbon-nanostructures.phpBrad Feld, a renowned early-stage investor and entrepreneur, will attend a meeting of the Open Coffee Club networking event.http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.29-open-coffee.phpMon, 29 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.29-open-coffee.phpSelf-repairing materials within nuclear reactors may one day become a reality.http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.25-safer-nuclear-weapons.phpThu, 25 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.25-safer-nuclear-weapons.phpThe Dead Hand tells, from both the American and the Russian perspectives, of the end of the Cold War arms race and its legacy of peril.http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.22-the-dead-hand.phpMon, 22 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.22-the-dead-hand.phpTerranearPMC, LLC will haul demolition debris and soils from LANL’s Recovery Act cleanup projects for disposal in licensed facilities.http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.10-recovery-act-contract.phpWed, 10 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.10-recovery-act-contract.phpLyndon Evans of CERN will talk about the most complex scientific instrument ever built—the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.10-directors-colloquium.phpWed, 10 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.10-directors-colloquium.phpLab demolition projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have recovered more than 136 tons of recyclable metal since work began last year.http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.09-recovery-act-recycling-goals.phpMon, 8 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.09-recovery-act-recycling-goals.phpSimtable and Southwest Bio Fuels as recipients of $100,000 awards from the Los Alamos National Security, LLC Venture Acceleration Fund.http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.08-vaf-recipients.phpMon, 8 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.08-vaf-recipients.phpThe young women will participate in hands-on activities in such fields as astronomy, robotics, forensics, chemistry, and earth science. http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.04-expanding-your-horizons.phpThu, 4 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.04-expanding-your-horizons.phpTwo teams of researchers have announced an HIV vaccination strategy that has been shown to expand the breadth and depth of immune responses in rhesus monkeys.http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.03-immune-responses.phpWed, 3 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/March/03.03-immune-responses.phpGeorge T. “Rusty” Gray III was selected as 2010 president of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society.http://www.lanl.gov2010/February/02.24-gray-named-tms-president.phpWed, 24 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/February/02.24-gray-named-tms-president.phpScientist, businessman, and philanthropist George Cowan will talk about his new book, Manhattan Project to the Santa Fe Institute.http://www.lanl.gov2010/February/02.17-cowan-book-signing.phpWed, 17 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/February/02.17-cowan-book-signing.phpThe campaign will eliminate LANL’s existing backlog of approximately 1,500 drums of legacy transuranic waste awaiting shipment to WIPP.http://www.lanl.gov2010/February/02.11-wipp-repository.phpThu, 11 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/February/02.11-wipp-repository.phpComputer specialists will meet for a grueling week that combines state-of-the-art training with opportunities to team up, solve relevant cyber problems, and attack one another.http://www.lanl.gov2010/February/02.10-cyber-security.phpWed, 10 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/February/02.10-cyber-security.phpAndrew Gaunt, Christopher Mauger, Nathan G. McDowell, Evgenya Smirnova, and Tsuyoshi Tajima were among 69 early-career scientists selected.http://www.lanl.gov2010/January/01.21-early-career-awards.phpThu, 21 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/January/01.21-early-career-awards.phpLANL to create a proof-of-concept system for commercializing algae-based biofuels or other advanced biofuels that can be transported and sold using the nation’s existing fueling infrastructure.http://www.lanl.gov2010/January/01.14-biofuel-development.phpThu, 14 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/January/01.14-biofuel-development.phpTop 10 Laboratory science stories of 2009 based on global viewership of online media content and major programmatic milestones.http://www.lanl.gov2010/January/01.08-top-science-stories.phpFri, 8 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/January/01.08-top-science-stories.phpLife Technologies Corporation recently announced the release of the AttuneTM Acoustic Focusing Cytometer.http://www.lanl.gov2010/January/01.07-acoustic-focusing-cytometer.phpThu, 7 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2010/January/01.07-acoustic-focusing-cytometer.phpLos Alamos scientists will use two advanced science satellites to mark the course taken by the elfin traveler.http://www.lanl.gov2009/December/12.16-satellites-seek-santa.phpWed, 16 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/December/12.16-satellites-seek-santa.phpThe organizations received grants for projects that range from a summer camp for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders to providing winter coats and shoes for needy children.http://www.lanl.gov2009/December/12.15-community-giving-grants.phpTue, 15 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/December/12.15-community-giving-grants.phpLANL has executed an agreement with Biomagnetics Diagnostics Corporation (BMGP) for the further development of a diagnostic tool known as an optical biosensor.http://www.lanl.gov2009/December/12.14-pathogen-detector.phpMon, 14 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/December/12.14-pathogen-detector.phpThe Laboratory employee contributions will fund a number of United Way agencies and programs as well as other eligible nonprofit organizations.http://www.lanl.gov2009/December/12.01-united-way.phpTue, 1 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/December/12.01-united-way.phpMore than 165,000 square feet of former research, production, and office buildings will be demolished.http://www.lanl.gov2009/December/12.01-demo-cold-war-era-buildings.phpTue, 1 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/December/12.01-demo-cold-war-era-buildings.phpThe program is conducted by LANL in cooperation with its regional education, business, and government partners.http://www.lanl.gov2009/November/11.30-math-science-academy.phpMon, 30 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/November/11.30-math-science-academy.phpThe Fellows organization includes some of the Laboratory’s most prominent scientists.http://www.lanl.gov2009/November/11.23-lanl-fellows.phpMon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/November/11.23-lanl-fellows.phpScientists use supercomputer to model a fundamental process in physics that could help explain how stars begin to explode into supernovae. http://www.lanl.gov2009/November/11.16-roadrunner-supercomputer.phpMon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/November/11.16-roadrunner-supercomputer.phpThe Laboratory recently received notice that it has received ARRA funding to participate in four geothermal projects with Pueblo of Jemez, New Mexico Tech, and the University of Utah. http://www.lanl.gov2009/November/11.16-alternative-energy.phpMon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/November/11.16-alternative-energy.phpAntoinette “Toni” Taylor, Stephen Becker, Joachim Birn, Lowell Brown, Patrick Colestock, and Samuel “Tom” Picraux have been designated 2009 LANL Fellows.http://www.lanl.gov2009/November/11.05-lab-fellows.phpThu, 5 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/November/11.05-lab-fellows.phpCalled “grade-control” structures, the approximately $2 million features are up to eight feet high and made of rocks packed tightly into wire enclosures.http://www.lanl.gov2009/November/11.05-key-sediment-control-project.phpThu, 5 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/November/11.05-key-sediment-control-project.phpThis year’s awards bring the Los Alamos total to 113 since the Laboratory first entered the competition in 1978.http://www.lanl.gov2009/November/11.04-rd-100-awards.phpWed, 4 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/November/11.04-rd-100-awards.phpThe fair was aimed at filling current and future positions with subcontractors working on environmental cleanup under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.30-recovery-act-job-fair.phpFri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.30-recovery-act-job-fair.phpMaterials scientists are for the first time attempting to create atomic-scale models that describe how voids are created, grow, and merge.http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.30-materials-under-extreme-conditions.phpFri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.30-materials-under-extreme-conditions.phpThe focus is to understand the three-dimensional evolution of thin electrical current layers where magnetic reconnection initially develops.http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.30-magnetic-reconnecton.phpFri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.30-magnetic-reconnecton.phpThe award recognizes outstanding contributions to public service and the improvement of government at all levels by private citizens and government employees.http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.29-public-service-award.phpThu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.29-public-service-award.phpWith this new tool, scientists can better study what nanowires do under stress. http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.29-nanoscale-material-failure.phpThu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.29-nanoscale-material-failure.phpTo achieve fusion scientists must put as much laser energy on target as possible.http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.28-high-power-lasers.phpWed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.28-high-power-lasers.phpResearchers are using the supercomputer to analyze vast quantities of genetic sequences from HIV infected people in the hope of zeroing in on possible vaccine target areas.http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.27-hiv-evolutionary-tree.phpTue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.27-hiv-evolutionary-tree.phpLectures are intended to increase local public awareness of the diversity of science and engineering research at the Laboratory.http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.27-frontiers-in-science.phpTue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.27-frontiers-in-science.phpThe model aims to look at galaxy-scale mass concentrations above and beyond quantities seen in state-of-the-art sky surveys. http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.26-unseen-universe.phpMon, 26 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.26-unseen-universe.phpThe Roadrunner system is now beginning its transition to classified computing to assure the safety, security, and reliability of the U.S. nuclear deterrent. http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.26-roadrunner-results-unveiled.phpMon, 26 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.26-roadrunner-results-unveiled.phpOne key goal of the Recovery Act is to provide jobs and opportunities for Northern New Mexicans.http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.22-recovery-act-work.phpThu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.22-recovery-act-work.phpA team of geneticists has recently proposed a set of standards designed to elucidate the quality of publicly available genetic sequencing information.http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.21-new-genomic-era.phpWed, 21 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.21-new-genomic-era.phpA computer tool that allows the machine to identify malicious executable files without being exposed to their harmful actions.http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.13-malware-detection-tool.phpWed, 21 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.13-malware-detection-tool.phpThe NASA IBEX mission has sent back data that indicates a “noodle soup” of solar material has accumulated at the outer fringes of the heliosphere bubble.http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.15-ibex-satellite.phpThu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.15-ibex-satellite.phpThe DNFSB and NNSA required the CMRR project to address specific design issues related to safety.http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.02-safety-board-certifications.phpFri, 2 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.02-safety-board-certifications.phpThe discovery reveals the biology of the first stage of human evolution better than anything seen to date.http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.01-human-evolution.phpThu, 1 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/October/10.01-human-evolution.phpIt once housed thousands of drums of radioactive waste that have been shipped to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant for disposal.http://www.lanl.gov2009/September/09.30-disposal-area.phpWed, 30 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/September/09.30-disposal-area.phpMuseums and cultural institutions open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine subscribers and Smithsonian.com visitors.http://www.lanl.gov2009/September/09.21-museum-day.phpMon, 21 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/September/09.21-museum-day.phpThe event is an opportunity for business leaders and community members to learn about where science is heading, as well as for students to discover potential new career directions.http://www.lanl.gov2009/September/09.08-science-discoveries-unveiled.phpTue, 8 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/September/09.08-science-discoveries-unveiled.phpSound-wave technology is helping Solix Biofuels, Inc. optimize production of algae-based fuel in a cost-effective, scalable, and environmentally benign fashion.http://www.lanl.gov2009/September/09.02-algal-biofuels.phpWed, 2 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/September/09.02-algal-biofuels.phpLanes two through five will be open 24 hours a day and won’t be staffed by a Laboratory protective force officer.http://www.lanl.gov2009/September/09.01-vehicle-inspection-station.phpTue, 1 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/September/09.01-vehicle-inspection-station.phpA new method for “recycling” hydrogen-containing fuel materials could open the door to economically viable hydrogen-based vehicles.http://www.lanl.gov2009/September/09.01-hydrogen-storage.phpTue, 1 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/September/09.01-hydrogen-storage.phpThe businesses are Lopez Engineering, Inc.; Merrick & Company; Mosaic-STC, A Joint Venture; Professional Project Service, Inc.; Vigil Enterprises, Inc.; and Weidlinger-Navarro Northern New Mexico Joint Venture.http://www.lanl.gov2009/August/08.28-architectural-engineering-services.phpFri, 28 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/August/08.28-architectural-engineering-services.phpEach project will be funded for up to three years. http://www.lanl.gov2009/August/08.26-superconductor-research.phpFri, 28 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/August/08.26-superconductor-research.phpChristopher Morris explains how X-rays, protons, and naturally occurring cosmic rays can be used to see through opaque objects. http://www.lanl.gov2009/August/08.21-frontiers-in-science.phpFri, 21 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/August/08.21-frontiers-in-science.phpAdaptive Radio Technologies, Los Alamos Visualization Associates, Mesa Tech International Inc., and ThermaSun Inc. were awarded from the Venture Acceleration Fund. http://www.lanl.gov2009/August/08.19-region-eye-growth.phpFri, 21 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/August/08.19-region-eye-growth.phpNew leadership position will allow for greater integration in the planning and execution of the stockpile stewardship program.http://www.lanl.gov2009/August/08.18-bret-knapp.phpTue, 18 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/August/08.18-bret-knapp.phpThe three companies are Los Alamos Technical Associates (LATA), Portage Inc., and ARSEC Environmental, LLC (ARSEC).http://www.lanl.gov2009/August/08.14-cleanup-subcontractors.phpFri, 14 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/August/08.14-cleanup-subcontractors.phpAdaptive Radio Technologies, Los Alamos Visualization Associates, Mesa Tech International Inc., and ThermaSun Inc. selected as recipients of awards.http://www.lanl.gov2009/August/08.11-venture-acceleration-recipeints.phpTue, 11 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/August/08.11-venture-acceleration-recipeints.phpNew mentor-protégé agreements with SDV Construction and Trillacorpe Construction.http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.30-veteran-business-agreements.phpThu, 30 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.30-veteran-business-agreements.phpThe new Spatiotemporal Modeling Center is funded by a $14.5 million, five-year grant from the National Institute for General Medical Sciences.http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.28-national-center-systems-biology.phpTue, 28 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.28-national-center-systems-biology.phpHe will provide oversight and direction for the nuclear weapons program at Los Alamos to accomplish the Laboratory’s core missionhttp://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.28-lanl-weapons-program.phpTue, 28 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.28-lanl-weapons-program.phpThe challenge provides hazardous materials responders the opportunity to network and learn new techniques under realistic conditions in a safe environment.http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.27-hazmat-challenge.phpMon, 27 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.27-hazmat-challenge.phpRecovery Act funds will go toward environmental compliance and cleaning up Cold War-era buildings slated for demolition.http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.21-recovery-act-funds.phpTue, 21 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.21-recovery-act-funds.phpWinning Laboratory projects are MagViz, the SIMTECHE CO2 Capture Process, Lasonix, TeraOps Software Radio, and the Artificial Retina Project.http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.21-five-rd100-awards.phpTue, 21 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.21-five-rd100-awards.phpThe new center is an educational and training facility for alternative energy and green jobs.http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.16-community-college-foundation.phpThu, 16 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.16-community-college-foundation.phpIvan Vitev has received a prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.10-white-house-honors-los-alamos.phpFri, 10 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.10-white-house-honors-los-alamos.phpThe Summer Environmental Science Program lets students explore a wide range of science-related topics in the Valles Caldera National Preserve.http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.09-environmental-science-event.phpThu, 9 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.09-environmental-science-event.phpThe Laboratory began shipping the canisters exactly one month ago and averaged four shipments per week.http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.02-remote-handled-waste-canister.phpThu, 2 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/July/07.02-remote-handled-waste-canister.phpThis is an important document, and we take it seriously. http://www.lanl.gov2009/June/06.25-historical-retrieval-assessment-report.phpThu, 25 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/June/06.25-historical-retrieval-assessment-report.phpA new position that elevates the importance of the Lab’s work in key program areas, including non-proliferation, intelligence support, defense, nuclear counterterrorism, and homeland security. http://www.lanl.gov2009/June/06.16-rees-global-security-leader.phpTue, 16 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/June/06.16-rees-global-security-leader.phpDean Peterson discusses the science of high-temperature superconductivity in a series of Frontiers in Science lectures. http://www.lanl.gov2009/June/06.12-frontiers-in-science.phpFri, 12 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/June/06.12-frontiers-in-science.phpResearchers are developing new tools for rapidly characterizing biological pathogens that could give rise to potentially deadly pandemics such as Influenza A (H1N1).http://www.lanl.gov2009/June/06.09-pandemic-dection-tool.phpTue, 9 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/June/06.09-pandemic-dection-tool.phpThe Charlene Douglass Memorial Award recognizes an individual’s expertise, dedication, and significant contributions to information security. http://www.lanl.gov2009/June/06.08-cyber-security-award.phpMon, 8 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/June/06.08-cyber-security-award.phpThe material, known as “remote-handled transuranic waste” (RH-TRU), has been stored at the Laboratory since 1995.http://www.lanl.gov2009/June/06.02-waste-shipment.phpTue, 2 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/June/06.02-waste-shipment.phpNonprofit organizations are receiving more than $80,300 as a result of the volunteer efforts of LANL employees and retirees. http://www.lanl.gov2009/June/06.01-lans-supports-nonprofits.phpMon, 1 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/June/06.01-lans-supports-nonprofits.phpLaboratory employees and Los Alamos National Security, LLC donated $170,000 to the United Way of Santa Fe County’s 2008-2009 giving campaign. http://www.lanl.gov2009/May/05.14-united-way.phpThu, 14 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/May/05.14-united-way.phpLos Alamos will be home to two new Energy Frontier Research Centers through a five-year funding commitment by DOE. http://www.lanl.gov2009/May/05.12-solar-and-nuclear-expertise.phpTue, 12 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/May/05.12-solar-and-nuclear-expertise.phpNorthern New Mexico schools are recipients of fully loaded desktop and laptop computers.http://www.lanl.gov2009/May/05.08-new-computers.phpFri, 8 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/May/05.08-new-computers.phpThe award recognizes one federal employee and one contractor employee whose contributions to the security programs within the NNSA enterprise exemplify the highest ideals of public service.http://www.lanl.gov2009/May/05.07-security-professional-of-the-year.phpThu, 7 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/May/05.07-security-professional-of-the-year.phpJames M. “Mac” Hyman, Alan S. Perelson, David H. Sharp and Burton B. “Burt” Wendroff are new Fellows of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.http://www.lanl.gov2009/May/05.04-siam-fellows.phpMon, 4 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/May/05.04-siam-fellows.phpResearchers have discovered a potential chink in the armor of fibers that make the cell walls of certain inedible plant materials so tough.http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.22-biomass-fuels.phpWed, 22 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.22-biomass-fuels.phpErika DeBenedictis, Tony Huang, and Chris Hong from La Cueva High School captured the top prize in the 2009 New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge.http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.21-supercomputing-challenge.phpTue, 21 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.21-supercomputing-challenge.phpProjects selected will support LANL’s core missions and provide a significant opportunity for new company formation or growth in New Mexico. http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.20-venture-acceleration-fund.phpMon, 20 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.20-venture-acceleration-fund.phpPeople all across Northern New Mexico can learn about how they can play a role in energy research and energy and fuel conservation at an upcoming Energy Town Hall.http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.16-earth-week.phpThu, 16 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.16-earth-week.phpThese subcontract awards for products and professional services demonstrate the Laboratory’s continued investment in New Mexico small businesses.http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.16-contracts.phpThu, 16 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.16-contracts.phpThe awards are based on an NNSA-wide competition that acknowledges pollution prevention, recycling, and affirmative procurement accomplishments. http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.15-pollution-prevention-awards.phpWed, 15 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.15-pollution-prevention-awards.phpThe goal is to increase knowledge of science and computing, expose students and teachers to computers and applied mathematics, and instill enthusiasm for science. http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.14.supercomputing-challenge.phpTue, 14 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.14.supercomputing-challenge.phpCompanies big and small can learn about upcoming construction projects and procurement opportunities.http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.07-construction-forum.phpTue, 7 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/April/04.07-construction-forum.phpThe young women will participate in hands-on activities related to fields, such as astronomy, aerospace, chemistry, and earth science. http://www.lanl.gov2009/March/03.16-expanding-your-horizons.phpMon, 16 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/March/03.16-expanding-your-horizons.phpGordon displayed outstanding leadership in electrical safety, both at the Laboratory and across the Department of Energy.http://www.lanl.gov2009/March/03.12-safety-professional-of-the-year.phpThu, 12 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/March/03.12-safety-professional-of-the-year.phpA high-resolution graphic depiction of the virtual trails scientists leave behind when they retrieve information from online services. http://www.lanl.gov2009/March/03.11-map-of-science.phpWed, 11 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2009/March/03.11-map-of-science.phpThe mission will not only be able to search for planets around other stars, but also yield new insights into the parent stars themselves. http://www.lanl.gov2009/March/03.16-star-analysis.phpFri, 6 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/March/03.16-star-analysis.phpThe error relates to internal inventory and accounting that documents movement of sensitive materials within a small portion of Technical Area 55. http://www.lanl.gov2009/February/02.26-material-control-issue.phpThu, 26 Feb 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/February/02.26-material-control-issue.phpLansing was named associate director for Safeguards and Security and Cantwell is associate director for Environment, Safety, Health & Quality. http://www.lanl.gov2009/February/02.26-lansing-cantwell.phpThu, 26 Feb 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/February/02.26-lansing-cantwell.phpResearch has shown that carrier multiplication is a real phenomenon in tiny semiconductor crystals and not a false observation born of extraneous effects that mimic carrier multiplication. http://www.lanl.gov2009/February/02.10-improved-solar-cells.phpTue, 10 Feb 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/February/02.10-improved-solar-cells.phpThe grants were specifically awarded to support the efforts of Lab employees whose volunteer work with nonprofit organizations encourages a vibrant quality of life in the area.http://www.lanl.gov2009/February/02.05-nonprofit-grants.phpThu, 5 Feb 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/February/02.05-nonprofit-grants.phpThe AAAS is the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science.http://www.lanl.gov2009/February/02.03-aaas-fellows.phpTue, 3 Feb 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/February/02.03-aaas-fellows.phpCurrent and former Laboratory employees and contractors who either worked at or visited the facility have been—or are in the process of being—notified.http://www.lanl.gov2009/January/01.28-possible-exposure.phpWed, 28 Jan 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/January/01.28-possible-exposure.phpRetriever Technology, Elemetric Instruments, Star Cryoelectronics, and Veezyon are recipients of awards.http://www.lanl.gov2009/January/01.07-vaf-recipeints.phpWed, 7 Jan 2009 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2009/January/01.07-vaf-recipeints.phpA new tool that distinguishes potential-threat liquids from the harmless shampoos and sodas a regular traveler might take aboard an aircraft.http://www.lanl.gov2008/December/12.16-airport-liquid-analysis-system.phpTue, 16 Dec 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/December/12.16-airport-liquid-analysis-system.phpThe study was subsequently peer reviewed externally by scientists at Colorado State University and internally within the Lab. http://www.lanl.gov2008/December/12.10-radioactivity-due-to-natural-resources.phpWed, 10 Dec 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/December/12.10-radioactivity-due-to-natural-resources.phpThe interactive exhibit is a collection of more than 20 puzzles and mind benders. http://www.lanl.gov2008/December/12.04-brain-teasers-exhibit.phpThu, 4 Dec 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/December/12.04-brain-teasers-exhibit.phpRobert C. Albers, Paul A. Johnson and Kurt E. Sickafus recognized for contributions. http://www.lanl.gov2008/December/12.04-2008-fellows.phpThu, 4 Dec 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/December/12.04-2008-fellows.phpThe November shipment was the final delivery this year to the Carlsbad plant, which is scheduled to undergo facility maintenance through mid-January.http://www.lanl.gov2008/November/11.25-wipp-shipment.phpTue, 25 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/November/11.25-wipp-shipment.phpIsaac “Ike” Richardson has been selected to be the new deputy director, effective February 1, 2009.http://www.lanl.gov2008/November/11.25-new-deputy-director.phpTue, 25 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/November/11.25-new-deputy-director.phpResearchers have posited an explanation for superconductivity that may open the door to the discovery of new, unconventional forms of superconductivity.http://www.lanl.gov2008/November/11.24-mechanism-for-superconductivity.phpMon, 24 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/November/11.24-mechanism-for-superconductivity.phpThe research calls into question nearly a century of understanding about galactic magnetic fields near our solar system.http://www.lanl.gov2008/November/11.24-cosmic-ray-hot-spots.phpMon, 24 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/November/11.24-cosmic-ray-hot-spots.phpThe employee contributions along with the LANS match support the United Way of Northern New Mexico, United Way of Santa Fe County and other qualifying nonprofit organizations.http://www.lanl.gov2008/November/11.20-united-way.phpThu, 20 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/November/11.20-united-way.phpThe latest list of the TOP500 computers in the world continued to place the Roadrunner supercomputer as fastest in the world running the LINPACK benchmark.http://www.lanl.gov2008/November/11.18-fastest-supercomputer.phpTue, 18 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/November/11.18-fastest-supercomputer.phpRuy Ribeiro talk explores the mechanisms of HIV infection, puts them in the context of vaccine development, and summarizes current efforts to date to create an effective HIV vaccine.http://www.lanl.gov2008/November/11.13-hiv-vaccine-research.phpThu, 13 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/November/11.13-hiv-vaccine-research.phpTo provide educational enrichment and educational outreach funding for a wide variety of education programs in the seven Northern New Mexico counties. http://www.lanl.gov2008/October/10.29-lanl-foundation.phpWed, 29 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/October/10.29-lanl-foundation.phpThis is the first in a new series of talks that will focus on the emerging scientific field of quantitative biology.http://www.lanl.gov2008/October/10.17-ibex-space-missison.phpFri, 17 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/October/10.17-ibex-space-missison.phpThis is the first in a new series of talks that will focus on the emerging scientific field of quantitative biologyhttp://www.lanl.gov2008/October/10.16-lecture-series.phpThu, 16 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/October/10.16-lecture-series.phpA company owned and operated by Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo will soon be providing custodial support services to the Lab.http://www.lanl.gov2008/October/10.15-subcontracts-awarded.phpWed, 15 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/October/10.15-subcontracts-awarded.phpMuon tomography uses naturally occurring cosmic-ray muons to detect and identify concealed nuclear threat materials based on their atomic number and density.http://www.lanl.gov2008/October/10.07-muon-tomography.phpTue, 7 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/October/10.07-muon-tomography.phpEnvironmental assessment of areas that have been or could have been affected by Laboratory operations from the days of the Manhattan Project to the early 1970s.http://www.lanl.gov2008/September/09.25-environmental-sampling.phpThu, 25 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/September/09.25-environmental-sampling.phpMuseum Day is when museums and cultural institutions across the nation open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine subscribers and Smithsonian.com visitors. http://www.lanl.gov2008/September/09.22-smithsonian-day.phpMon, 22 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/September/09.22-smithsonian-day.phpNano 50 Awards recognize “the top 50 technologies, products, and innovators that have significantly impacted, or will impact, the development of nanotechnology.”http://www.lanl.gov2008/September/09.03-nano-50-award.phpWed, 3 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/September/09.03-nano-50-award.phpThe initiative is a pilot program aimed at strategically spinning off technology-based companies from the Lab with emphasis on establishing new businesses in Northern New Mexico. http://www.lanl.gov2008/September/09.02-venture-acceleration-initiative.phpTue, 2 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/September/09.02-venture-acceleration-initiative.phpPhysicists have observed, for the first time in a single exotic phase, a situation where magnetism and superconductivity are necessary for each other’s existence. http://www.lanl.gov2008/August/08.28-magnetism-and-superconductivity.phpThu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/August/08.28-magnetism-and-superconductivity.phpAlbert Migliori will give the series of public talks, titled, “Use It, Lose It, or Save It: The Science of Renewable Energy Storage.”http://www.lanl.gov2008/August/08.21-frontiers-in-science.phpThu, 21 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/August/08.21-frontiers-in-science.phpThe monies will be used to provide seven annual scholarships, one for each of the seven counties that the LANL Foundation serves.http://www.lanl.gov2008/August/08.14-domenici-scholarship.phpThu, 14 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/August/08.14-domenici-scholarship.phpThe picture of a future with wireless sensor networks is quickly coming into sharper focus through the work of Laboratory computer scientist Sami Ayyorgun. http://www.lanl.gov2008/August/08.13-networks-of-the-future.phpWed, 13 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/August/08.13-networks-of-the-future.phpTheir findings hold the potential to provide new insight into superconductivity that could dramatically change the efficiency, for example, of power generation and storage.http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.31-view-of-superconductivity.phpThu, 31 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.31-view-of-superconductivity.phpWith powerful telescopes and sophisticated measurements, the team probed back in time to see the ancient universe as it existed some 8 to 9 billion years ago. http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.23-galactic-magnetic-fields.phpWed, 23 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.23-galactic-magnetic-fields.phpAustin Commercial Contractors LP of Dallas received the “design-build” contract.http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.22-first-phase-cmrr-project.phpTue, 22 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.22-first-phase-cmrr-project.phpTheranostech Inc. honed its skills in protein purification by developing an efficient test for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.14-market-protein-technology.phpMon, 14 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.14-market-protein-technology.phpTeams from New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arizona will demonstrate their hazardous materials response skills and learn new HAZMAT techniques under realistic conditions in a safe environment. http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.14-hazmat-challenge.phpMon, 14 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.14-hazmat-challenge.phpA team of physicists propose a new model that expands on a little understood aspect of the electronic structure in high-temperature superconductors. http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.10-electronic-structure-of-superconductivity-refined.phpThu, 10 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.10-electronic-structure-of-superconductivity-refined.phpThe fund will provide investments of up to $100,000 to facilitate projects with regional entrepreneurs, companies, investors, or strategic partners.http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.09-venture-acceleration-fund.phpWed, 9 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.09-venture-acceleration-fund.phpLANS, LLC recently entered into mentor-protégé agreements with North Wind, Inc. and Performance Maintenance Inc.http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.08-mentor-protege-agreements.phpTue, 8 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.08-mentor-protege-agreements.phpWinning Laboratory projects are the 3-D Tracking Microscope and Laser-Weave technology.http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.03-rd100-awards.phpThu, 3 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.03-rd100-awards.phpDidier Saumon leads off the series with a talk about extrasolar planets and brown dwarf stars.http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.02-astronomy-days.phpWed, 2 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/July/07.02-astronomy-days.phpLos Alamos researchers are using the computer to mimic extremely complex neurological processes.http://www.lanl.gov2008/June/06.12-roadrunner-supercomputer.phpThu, 12 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/June/06.12-roadrunner-supercomputer.phpThe Venture Acceleration Initiative is a pilot program to strategically spin off from the Lab start-up companies with emphasis on establishing new businesses in northern New Mexico. http://www.lanl.gov2008/June/06.09-venture-acceleration-partners.phpMon, 9 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/June/06.09-venture-acceleration-partners.phpThe committee is responsible for reviewing and approving all proposals, activities, and experiments involving an organism or product of an organism that presents a risk to humans.http://www.lanl.gov2008/June/06.05-biosafety-committee-meeting.phpThu, 5 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/June/06.05-biosafety-committee-meeting.phpLab theorists have developed a mathematical tool that could help health experts and crisis managers determine in real time whether an emerging infectious disease such as avian influenza H5N1 is poised to spread globally.http://www.lanl.gov2008/May/05.27-bird-flu.phpTue, 27 May 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/May/05.27-bird-flu.phpRodeo events include a fun obstacle course and tests of skill, finesse, and endurance for both robot and operator. http://www.lanl.gov2008/May/05.15-robot-rodeo.phpThu, 15 May 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/May/05.15-robot-rodeo.phpA spidery fungus with a voracious appetite for military uniforms and canvas tents could hold the key to improvements in the production of biofuels.http://www.lanl.gov2008/May/05.04-fungus-into-fuel.phpSun, 4 May 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/May/05.04-fungus-into-fuel.phpErika DeBenedictis and Tony Huang captured the top prize during the 2008 New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge award ceremony.http://www.lanl.gov2008/April/04.22-albuquerque-wins-supercomputing-challenge.phpTue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/April/04.22-albuquerque-wins-supercomputing-challenge.phpThe goal is to increase knowledge of science and computing; expose students and teachers to computers and applied mathematics; and instill enthusiasm for science in middle- and high-school students.http://www.lanl.gov2008/April/04.16-supercomputing-challenge.phpWed, 16 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/April/04.16-supercomputing-challenge.phpIn the newest “Frontiers in Science” lecture series, geologist Giday WoldeGabriel will discuss the intriguing fossil findings from an African rift valley.http://www.lanl.gov2008/March/03.31-continental-breakup.phpMon, 31 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/March/03.31-continental-breakup.phpThe multipurpose “sampler gun” rapidly collects and tracks radiological, chemical, and biological samples in solid, liquid, or gaseous forms. http://www.lanl.gov2008/March/03.27-csi-ny.phpThu, 27 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/March/03.27-csi-ny.phpThe burst was detected by NASA's Swift satellite. http://www.lanl.gov2008/March/03.21-gamma-rays.phpFri, 21 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/March/03.21-gamma-rays.phpUnited Healthcare has agreed to retroactively treat Physicians Medical Center of Santa Fe (PMC) as an in-network facility. http://www.lanl.gov2008/March/03.13-pmc-services.phpThu, 13 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/March/03.13-pmc-services.phpResearchers has developed a novel way to view the world through the eyes of a common fly and partially decode the insect’s reactions to changes in the world around it.http://www.lanl.gov2008/March/03.10-fly-language.phpMon, 10 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0600http://www.lanl.gov2008/March/03.10-fly-language.phpCassini is carrying among its instruments a pair of ion-mass and ion-beam spectrometers built by Los Alamos National Laboratory.http://www.lanl.gov2008/March/03.06-saturns-moon.phpThu, 6 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/March/03.06-saturns-moon.phpExpanding Your Horizons is designed to introduce girls to a variety of careers that require math and science backgrounds, and to stress the importance of taking math and science classes during high school. http://www.lanl.gov2008/March/03.05-expanding-your-horizons.phpWed, 5 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/March/03.05-expanding-your-horizons.phpSpace adventures will be featured in the upcoming Frontiers in Science lecture series “Small Satellites on a Shoestring: The LANL Experience.” http://www.lanl.gov2008/February/02.14.satellite-stories.phpThu, 14 Feb 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/February/02.14.satellite-stories.phpLab has developed a low-risk, transformational concept, called Green Freedom™, for large-scale production of carbon-neutral, sulfur-free fuels and organic chemicals from air and water. http://www.lanl.gov2008/February/02.12.synthetic-fuel.phpTue, 12 Feb 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/February/02.12.synthetic-fuel.phpWinner of two Best-in-Class Pollution Prevention awards and six Environmental Stewardship awards from the National Nuclear Security Administration.http://www.lanl.gov2008/February/02.07-pollution-prevention-awards.phpThu, 7 Feb 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/February/02.07-pollution-prevention-awards.phpLab officials expressed surprise to a lawsuit alleging noncompliance with the federal Clean Water Act filed today by citizens groups.http://www.lanl.gov2008/February/02.07-citizens-lawsuit.phpThu, 7 Feb 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/February/02.07-citizens-lawsuit.phpThe Dual Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test facility has officially become “dual” with authorization to begin full power operations of Axis 2. http://www.lanl.gov2008/January/01.29-darht2-operations.phpTue, 29 Jan 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/January/01.29-darht2-operations.phpCarl Beard is the new associate director for stockpile manufacturing and support. Beard has held this position in an acting capacity since June 2007.http://www.lanl.gov2008/January/01.22-stockpile-manufacturing-support.phpTue, 22 Jan 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/January/01.22-stockpile-manufacturing-support.phpLos Alamos researcher and his colleagues have shown that seismic waves can induce earthquake aftershocks, often long after a quake has subsided.http://www.lanl.gov2008/January/01.03-earthquake-memory.phpThu, 3 Jan 2008 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2008/January/01.03-earthquake-memory.phpBeginning at 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, scientists will use two advanced science satellites to mark the path of the elfin traveler.http://www.lanl.gov2007/December/12.20-tracking-santa.phpThu, 20 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2007/December/12.20-tracking-santa.phpResearch teams from Los Alamos National Laboratory, the University of Edinburgh and Cambridge University are suggesting another mechanism for the still-mysterious phenomenon.http://www.lanl.gov2007/December/12.20-new-class-of-superconductors.phpThu, 20 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2007/December/12.20-new-class-of-superconductors.phpLANL selected as preferred alternative site for plutonium research, development, and limited manufacturing, along with nuclear weapons design and engineering, and supercomputing. http://www.lanl.gov2007/December/12.18-plutonium-research.phpTue, 18 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2007/December/12.18-plutonium-research.phpThe research may lead to a better understanding of superconductors or development of better materials for powering high-speed electronics.http://www.lanl.gov2007/December/12.13-mystery-behavior-in-electrons.phpThu, 13 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0700http://www.lanl.gov2007/December/12.13-mystery-behavior-in-electrons.php