National Security Science magazine | Issue The innovation issue

National security depends on pioneering scientists and engineers who respond to challenges with new, often-surprising, ideas.

The Laboratory’s 12th director discusses national security, the annual assessment letter, and why he chose physics over English in college.

Radiographic imaging for late-stage subcritical implosions.

Artificial lungs protect against threats on the battlefield and beyond.

New ThunderX2 processors boost efficiency in nuclear stockpile simulations.

Infrasound for missile tracking.

Defending against the dark art of computer hacking.

Using teamwork to solve difficult national security challenges.

Seeing into bombs with sound.

In addition to creating the world's first nuclear device, Los Alamos has made nuclear weapons more effective, safe, and specific to military needs to support U.S. nuclear deterrence.