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IN THIS ISSUE
Letters
- Communicating what we do
Clear science has value—and national security implications
Abstracts
- The question: What attracted you to Los Alamos?
This question was part of a 75th anniversary panel that focused on women's contributions to the Laboratory mission. - 5 Under 35
Weapons Programs isn't just for baby boomers. - Manhattan Project legend turns 100
John Tucker celebrates a century. - Generally speaking
Two of the most senior U.S. generals visited Los Alamos to speak to employees about how the Laboratory's work is essential to America's national security. - Future military leaders spend a summer at the Lab
Service academy students work alongside scientists and engineers to help solve national security challenges. - Developing the Annual Assessment
Though penned in the director's office, the annual weapons assessment letter is the result of an entire Laboratory workforce.
Features
- Salt Life
Ohio-class submarines disappear into the ocean for 70 days at a time, carrying 155 sailors, 24 nuclear-armed missiles, and more hot sauce than your local taqueria. - SSBNs of the future
The 2018 Nuclear Posture Review outlines a path forward for America's sea-based deterrent. - A day at DARHT
To evaluate how a B61 gravity bomb might perform at high temperatures, scientists use DARHT, the world's fastest X-ray machine, to take radiographs of a mock-nuclear weapon implosion. - Jane Hall: Queen of the Hill
The Laboratory's first female assistant director brought smarts, style, and a steady hand to Los Alamos. - Cultivating Clementine
The world's first fast reactor had a short but significant life at Los Alamos.
Analysis
- The biggest national security challenges of the future
Six Lab directors share insights at a panel discussion.
Being Essential
- Master of the loom
Mechanical engineer Donald Sandoval designs nuclear weapons. At home, we weaves tapestries—and thinks about nuclear weapon design.
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