IN THIS ISSUE

• What is a high explosive?
  Our science question of the month.
• Model of Trident submarine now on display
  In real life, the ships carry Lab-designed nuclear weapons.
• Museum hosts school groups after hours
  “Science nights” serve regional students.
• Breaking the supermassive black hole speed limit
  A new computer simulation helps explain the existence of puzzling supermassive black holes observed in the early universe.
• Less radiation in inner Van Allen belt than previously believed
  This is good news for spacecraft that are orbiting in the region and can be damaged by high levels of radiation.

EVENTS

• From fission to juggling: Scientist ambassadors make learning fun!
  Join us at the Museum on Saturday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• “How to save a mermaid” talk scheduled for April 19 at 2 p.m.
  Join us on Wednesday, April 19 at 2 p.m. for a special talk in honor of Earth Day.
• Science on Tap - Seeing inside Fukushima
  Event begins at 5:30 on Thursday, April 20 at UnQuarked in Los Alamos

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