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First hints of nuclear fission in cosmos revealed by models, observations

Fission models find clear fingerprints of nuclear process never before directly observed in stars

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Ash plume creates intense lightning storm
Volcanic eruptions can create their own weather Read Nowabout the article: Ash plume creates intense lightning storm
New research points to possible seasonal climate patterns on early Mars
The Curiosity rover finds evidence of high frequency wet-dry cycling in the Gale Crater Read Nowabout the article: New research points to possible seasonal climate patterns on early Mars
Asteroids named for 2 Lab researchers
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A Tongan volcano plume produced the most intense lightning rates ever detected
At its peak, more than 2,600 flashes per minute were observed Read Nowabout the article: A Tongan volcano plume produced the most intense lightning rates ever detected
Designing a drone that can search for life on other planets
How a trip to the Arctic could help researchers build better tools for planetary exploration Read Nowabout the article: Designing a drone that can search for life on other planets
Listen: Dust devils on Mars!
Audio from a dust devil gives scientists insight into the Martian atmosphere Read Nowabout the article: Listen: Dust devils on Mars!
How these entrepreneurs will help grow innovation in New Mexico
Winning fellows will collaborate with Lab experts Read Nowabout the article: How these entrepreneurs will help grow innovation in New Mexico
SuperCam records first audio of Martian dust devil
A 387-foot dust devil passed directly over the Perseverance rover Read Nowabout the article: SuperCam records first audio of Martian dust devil
Unusual gamma-ray burst reveals previously undetected hybrid neutron-star merger event
Modeling calls into question supernova origin, forcing reconsideration of the prevailing view of gamma-ray-burst events Read Nowabout the article: Unusual gamma-ray burst reveals previously undetected hybrid neutron-star merger event
Keeping Mars scientists safe in the Arctic
What a radiological control technician supervisor was doing 600 miles north of the Arctic Circle with a team of Mars scientists Read Nowabout the article: Keeping Mars scientists safe in the Arctic
Microgravity in space reveals hidden microbes
Fecal sample analysis reveals unusual changes wrought by space travel Read Nowabout the article: Microgravity in space reveals hidden microbes
Curiosity still making new finds with Los Alamos tech
Curiosity’s search for signs of ancient life on Mars began in the Gale Crater Read Nowabout the article: Curiosity still making new finds with Los Alamos tech
The search for frost on Mars
The presence of ice on the red planet could have important scientific implications Read Nowabout the article: The search for frost on Mars
Building a community of engineers to support Mars exploration
Teamwork and attention to detail are priorities for this planetary explorer Read Nowabout the article: Building a community of engineers to support Mars exploration
New research sheds light on when Mars may have had water
The SuperCam instrument onboard Perseverance helped researchers better understand rock composition of the Jezero Crater Read Nowabout the article: New research sheds light on when Mars may have had water
Pair of NASA missions will help planetary defense
Read Nowabout the article: Pair of NASA missions will help planetary defense
Curiosity reports back on ‘most chemically diverse part’ of Gale Crater on Mars
ChemCam played a key role in analyzing new data Read Nowabout the article: Curiosity reports back on ‘most chemically diverse part’ of Gale Crater on Mars
Curiosity Rover ChemCam Engineering Team awarded Explorers Club Citation of Merit
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Perseverance analyzes first sounds from Mars
New research sheds light on the red planet’s acoustic environment Read Nowabout the article: Perseverance analyzes first sounds from Mars
Using tiny satellites to monitor harmful gases from space
New miniaturized instruments will help detect pollutant gas sources, from power plants to volcanoes Read Nowabout the article: Using tiny satellites to monitor harmful gases from space
Paving the path to a green future by capturing, storing CO2
Capturing carbon dioxide and storing it safely underground, along with using renewables and other strategies, helps combat climate change Read Nowabout the article: Paving the path to a green future by capturing, storing CO2
Using ‘ASSESS’ to detect subtle flaws in structures and materials
A new technology could make rocket launches more successful Read Nowabout the article: Using ‘ASSESS’ to detect subtle flaws in structures and materials
Un-Earthing planetary defense
Studying extraterrestrial bodies could help defend Earth from future impact threats Read Nowabout the article: Un-Earthing planetary defense
1 million laser zaps on Mars: ChemCam and SuperCam celebrate an impressive milestone
On the one-year anniversary of the Perseverance rover’s landing, here’s a look back at some of the discoveries the Los Alamos-led instruments have helped make Read Nowabout the article: 1 million laser zaps on Mars: ChemCam and SuperCam celebrate an impressive milestone
Getting to the bottom of a crater on asteroid 16 Psyche
Simulating a massive impact on a distant asteroid helps planetary scientists understand its composition, the early solar system, and how to deflect a rogue interplanetary object Read Nowabout the article: Getting to the bottom of a crater on asteroid 16 Psyche
Nuclear isomers are key to astrophysics
Methods created by Los Alamos scientists enable detailed studies of astrophysical isomers, or “astromers”Read Nowabout the article: Nuclear isomers are key to astrophysics
3D simulations improve understanding of energetic-particle radiation and help protect space assets
Read Nowabout the article: 3D simulations improve understanding of energetic-particle radiation and help protect space assets
First results from Perseverance mission show evidence of flash floods on Mars
Images point the way to understanding ancient climate on the Red Planet Read Nowabout the article: First results from Perseverance mission show evidence of flash floods on Mars
Newly available GPS data helps scientists better understand ionosphere
New information could help improve the reliability of communications Read Nowabout the article: Newly available GPS data helps scientists better understand ionosphere
Updated space weather model improves predictions of radiation storms
New model makes high-fidelity forecasts of killer electrons inside Earth’s outer radiation belt Read Nowabout the article: Updated space weather model improves predictions of radiation storms
Boundary of heliosphere mapped for the first time
Using data from NASA’s IBEX satellite, scientists created the first-ever 3D map of the boundary between our solar system and interstellar space Read Nowabout the article: Boundary of heliosphere mapped for the first time
Rough, tough and tiny
How miniaturized instruments are helping us better understand the space environment Read Nowabout the article: Rough, tough and tiny
ChemCam’s laser is back to firing
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Ultra-high-energy gamma rays originate from pulsar nebulae
‘Significant evidence’ from a new study suggests these emissions are a universal feature found near pulsars Read Nowabout the article: Ultra-high-energy gamma rays originate from pulsar nebulae
New research shows that Mars did not dry up all at once
Mars had dry and wet eras and dried up for good 3 billion years ago Read Nowabout the article: New research shows that Mars did not dry up all at once
SuperCam sends first data back to Earth from the Perseverance Mars Rover
Results show that SuperCam is in good condition and giving its first impressions of Mars Read Nowabout the article: SuperCam sends first data back to Earth from the Perseverance Mars Rover
HAWC Gamma Ray Observatory discovers origin of highest-energy cosmic rays in the galaxy
Photon origins tracked to Cygnus OB2 star-forming region Read Nowabout the article: HAWC Gamma Ray Observatory discovers origin of highest-energy cosmic rays in the galaxy
First health checks of SuperCam on Mars
MEDIA ADVISORY: News conference Read Nowabout the article: First health checks of SuperCam on Mars
Perseverance rover takes New Mexico to Mars
Los Alamos National Laboratory plays multiple roles in new mission Read Nowabout the article: Perseverance rover takes New Mexico to Mars
Public invited to Mars rover landing virtual after-party
Los Alamos National Laboratory hosts online event to celebrate historic landing Read Nowabout the article: Public invited to Mars rover landing virtual after-party
Mars rover landing kit: How you can be a part of the historic event
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ChemCam marks 3,000th Martian day on Red Planet
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Multi-messenger astronomy offers new estimates of the size of neutron stars and the rate of the universe’s expansion
Study finds neutron stars are typically about 11.75 kilometers in radius, and provides a novel calculation of the Hubble constant Read Nowabout the article: Multi-messenger astronomy offers new estimates of the size of neutron stars and the rate of the universe’s expansion
New Los Alamos National Laboratory spin-off aims to put nuclear reactors in space
The Laboratory has signed an agreement to license the “Kilopower” space reactor technology to Space Nuclear Power Corporation (SpaceNukes)Read Nowabout the article: New Los Alamos National Laboratory spin-off aims to put nuclear reactors in space
What it takes to shoot a laser on Mars
On a new podcast, team members who direct the laser-shooting tool on the Mars Curiosity rover talk about how they got there Read Nowabout the article: What it takes to shoot a laser on Mars
What could desert rocks tell us about life on Mars?
Living microbes formed rock varnish in the desert Southwest. A new podcast considers whether they play the same role on Mars.Read Nowabout the article: What could desert rocks tell us about life on Mars?
Life after landing on Mars
A new podcast episode talks about a day-in-the-life of the Perseverance rover on the Red Planet Read Nowabout the article: Life after landing on Mars
Searching Mars for signatures of life
What will the new Mars rover look for to determine if life ever existed there? A new podcast episode takes a look.Read Nowabout the article: Searching Mars for signatures of life
Podcast explains how plutonium powers Mars exploration
Mars Technica gives listeners the low-down on how nuclear batteries help drive space exploration Read Nowabout the article: Podcast explains how plutonium powers Mars exploration
Simulating crash into asteroid reveals its heavy metal psyche
New study of biggest Main Belt asteroid, Psyche, finds it might be remnant of a planet that never fully formed Read Nowabout the article: Simulating crash into asteroid reveals its heavy metal psyche
Take a guided ‘tour’ of SuperCam on the new Mars rover
Mars Technica podcast gives listeners a virtual peek inside the most versatile instrument aboard the Perseverance rover Read Nowabout the article: Take a guided ‘tour’ of SuperCam on the new Mars rover
Was there life on Mars? New podcast explores instruments aboard Mars rover
Mars Technica podcast launches alongside Perseverance rover Read Nowabout the article: Was there life on Mars? New podcast explores instruments aboard Mars rover
New Mars rover tool will zap rocks to investigate planet’s past habitability
Developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory, SuperCam will examine the chemistry and mineralogy of rocks on Mars Read Nowabout the article: New Mars rover tool will zap rocks to investigate planet’s past habitability
Space weather model gives earlier warning of satellite-killing radiation storms
Two-day notice lets satellite operators take protective measures against energetic electrons Read Nowabout the article: Space weather model gives earlier warning of satellite-killing radiation storms
Ancient oasis once existed on Mars
New findings from the ChemCam instrument show a dynamic Martian climate Read Nowabout the article: Ancient oasis once existed on Mars
Breakthrough Prize honors Los Alamos astrophysicists for work on first-ever black hole image
International team wins ‘Oscar of Science’ for using eight radio telescopes from around the world to resolve image of a supermassive black hole in a distant galaxy Read Nowabout the article: Breakthrough Prize honors Los Alamos astrophysicists for work on first-ever black hole image
All-woman team commands rock-zapping laser on Mars
The team is responsible for sending commands to the ChemCam instrument, which shoots Martian rocks with a laser to determine their chemical make-up Read Nowabout the article: All-woman team commands rock-zapping laser on Mars
New model accurately predicts harmful space weather
Predicting “killer” electrons in the Earth’s outer radiation belt protects spacecraft Read Nowabout the article: New model accurately predicts harmful space weather
8 Los Alamos projects win R&D 100 Awards
“Oscars of Invention” honor the latest and best innovations of the past year Read Nowabout the article: 8 Los Alamos projects win R&D 100 Awards
New space instrument goes for a spin
Read Nowabout the article: New space instrument goes for a spin
‘Game changing’ space-mission power system passes tests with flying colors
KRUSTY experiment demonstrates fission power’s promise for lunar, planetary exploration Read Nowabout the article: ‘Game changing’ space-mission power system passes tests with flying colors
Public lectures explore powering space missions on Mars
Patrick McClure and David Poston will discuss their Kilopower nuclear reactor project during three Frontiers in Science lectures Read Nowabout the article: Public lectures explore powering space missions on Mars
While earthlings take a break, the Mars rover keeps working
Rover continues to “zap” Martian rocks and send data back to Earth over winter break Read Nowabout the article: While earthlings take a break, the Mars rover keeps working
Los Alamos researchers and supercomputers help interpret the latest LIGO findings
Gravitational-wave observation confirms heavy-elements theory Read Nowabout the article: Los Alamos researchers and supercomputers help interpret the latest LIGO findings
Pew! Pew! Curiosity’s ChemCam zaps a half million Martian rocks
ChemCam instrument aboard Mars Curiosity rover passes milestone Read Nowabout the article: Pew! Pew! Curiosity’s ChemCam zaps a half million Martian rocks
Bidding farewell to Cassini mission that explored Saturn
Los Alamos National Laboratory played part in two major discoveries and powered the spacecraft during its 20-year flight Read Nowabout the article: Bidding farewell to Cassini mission that explored Saturn
Discovery of boron on Mars adds to evidence for habitability
Boron compounds play role in stabilizing sugars needed to make RNA, a key to life Read Nowabout the article: Discovery of boron on Mars adds to evidence for habitability
Frontiers in Science talk explores space weather
Geoff Reeves will discuss the science behind space weather during three Frontiers in Science lectures Read Nowabout the article: Frontiers in Science talk explores space weather
Rover findings indicate stratified lake on ancient Mars
Water carried more oxygen at certain times, depths Read Nowabout the article: Rover findings indicate stratified lake on ancient Mars
‘Halos’ discovered on Mars widen time frame for potential life
Migrating silica reveals liquid water lingered longer on Red Planet Read Nowabout the article: ‘Halos’ discovered on Mars widen time frame for potential life
Less radiation in inner Van Allen belt than previously believed
New study shows scientists the ‘snowflake in a rainstorm’Read Nowabout the article: Less radiation in inner Van Allen belt than previously believed
First-ever GPS data release to boost space-weather science
‘Unprecedented’ data key to understanding radiation threats to satellites, infrastructure Read Nowabout the article: First-ever GPS data release to boost space-weather science

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