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Challenge Tomorrow public premiere at Los Alamos ScienceFest 2022
The “Lab-on-wheels” will be at Ashley Pond Read Moreabout the article: Challenge Tomorrow public premiere at Los Alamos ScienceFest 2022
Periodic Table: The biosecurity buzz with Carrie Manore
Mosquitoes, mo’ problems Read Moreabout the article: Periodic Table: The biosecurity buzz with Carrie Manore
The periodic table: Making molecules on demand with Amanda Evans
Our seasonal program returns to the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op Read Moreabout the article: The periodic table: Making molecules on demand with Amanda Evans
Revamped supercomputing exhibit now open
Updates highlight sustainable engineering, women in computing Read Moreabout the article: Revamped supercomputing exhibit now open
Black history spotlight on Betty Wright Harris
Chemist and inventor was an expert in explosives and environmental impact Read Moreabout the article: Black history spotlight on Betty Wright Harris
Los Alamos National Laboratory goes on a road trip in 2022
New outreach program will hit the highway to connect communities with Lab careers Read Moreabout the article: Los Alamos National Laboratory goes on a road trip in 2022
Night with a Nerd: 'Jews in theory’ with Jack Shlachter
The BSMA’s program looks at many notable Jewish leaders of the 1945 Theoretical Division Read Moreabout the article: Night with a Nerd: 'Jews in theory’ with Jack Shlachter
E for excellence
After WWII’s end, the Army and Navy commended the secret Los Alamos lab Read Moreabout the article: E for excellence
The secret of the general’s safe
What did General Groves stash for safekeeping during the Manhattan Project?Read Moreabout the article: The secret of the general’s safe
History of wildlife at White Sands Missile Range
Enjoy a public talk at Fuller Lodge and reception for BSMA members Read Moreabout the article: History of wildlife at White Sands Missile Range
New program! The Periodic Table
Bradbury hosts new ask-me-anything science chat at Bathtub Row Brewing Read Moreabout the article: New program! The Periodic Table
The Bradbury Science Museum opens!
Visitors of all ages can explore the Lab’s intriguing past and trailblazing future Read Moreabout the article: The Bradbury Science Museum opens!
Night with a Nerd: Exploring Mars with Perseverance and Ingenuity
Catch the latest findings from current explorations of the red planet Read Moreabout the article: Night with a Nerd: Exploring Mars with Perseverance and Ingenuity
Frontiers in Science: Protecting the power grid with physics
How quantum physics can overcome cyber threats, password fails, and semi-honest people Read Moreabout the article: Frontiers in Science: Protecting the power grid with physics
Remembering Bradbury Director John Rhoades
A lifelong educator and inspiration Read Moreabout the article: Remembering Bradbury Director John Rhoades
Periodic Table: Supercomputing’s super history with Nicholas Lewis
A little history, a little science, a lot of fun Read Moreabout the article: Periodic Table: Supercomputing’s super history with Nicholas Lewis
ICYMI: A look at the LANL Foundation
Supporting education in Northern New Mexico for 25 years Read Moreabout the article: ICYMI: A look at the LANL Foundation
Night with a nerd: Dale Kronkright and the science of art
Georgia O’Keeffe conservationist dives into art world tech Read Moreabout the article: Night with a nerd: Dale Kronkright and the science of art
Free physics camp for girls: Applications now open
Virtual camp offers stipends and learning with Labbies - Application deadline: Apr. 3 Read Moreabout the article: Free physics camp for girls: Applications now open
Exciting updates from Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Park’s public engagement specialist shares recent preservation progress and future tours Read Moreabout the article: Exciting updates from Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Sir James Chadwick’s advice for dealing with Los Alamos winter
Head of the Manhattan Project’s British Mission felt frosty about the weather Read Moreabout the article: Sir James Chadwick’s advice for dealing with Los Alamos winter
The post of Christmas past
A vintage holiday card shares a Los Alamos winter wonderland Read Moreabout the article: The post of Christmas past
Save the date! Night with a Nerd: ‘Jews in theory’ with Jack Shlachter
The BSMA’s program looks at many notable Jewish leaders of the 1945 Theoretical Division Read Moreabout the article: Save the date! Night with a Nerd: ‘Jews in theory’ with Jack Shlachter
The Periodic Table: Monte Carlo simulation with Joel Kulesza
What are the odds? Explore a genius approach to modeling probabilities Read Moreabout the article: The Periodic Table: Monte Carlo simulation with Joel Kulesza
The Periodic Table: Engineering for space with Benigno Sandoval
Your chance to ask questions about technology that is out of this world Read Moreabout the article: The Periodic Table: Engineering for space with Benigno Sandoval
Top 5 questions about visiting the Bradbury Science Museum
What to know before you go Read Moreabout the article: Top 5 questions about visiting the Bradbury Science Museum
Los Alamos ScienceFest 2021: Driven by Science
From electric cars to “Flubber,” the annual festival has something to fascinate everyone Read Moreabout the article: Los Alamos ScienceFest 2021: Driven by Science
Science on Tap: Using fuel cells to keep on truckin’
Hydrogen and fuel cell technology could power heavy-load fleets in the future Read Moreabout the article: Science on Tap: Using fuel cells to keep on truckin’
Science on Tap: Deep sea data diving
SMART cables provide an undersea look at earthquakes Read Moreabout the article: Science on Tap: Deep sea data diving
Tackling the plastic problem with Taraka Dale on April 19
The BOTTLE program aims to reduce waste and make a greener plastic Read Moreabout the article: Tackling the plastic problem with Taraka Dale on April 19
Capturing Trinity on camera
Photos helped scientists study the first nuclear explosion Read Moreabout the article: Capturing Trinity on camera
8 takeaways from a Manhattan Project wedding
Considerations from the Dabney nuptials of 1945 Read Moreabout the article: 8 takeaways from a Manhattan Project wedding
Panic at the picnic!
Interactive comic investigates a mysterious rumbling Read Moreabout the article: Panic at the picnic!
BSMA awards 9 science fair winners
Los Alamos students wow at annual event Read Moreabout the article: BSMA awards 9 science fair winners
National Engineers Week at the Bradbury
Tots to teens can enjoy interactive activities Feb. 23-26 Read Moreabout the article: National Engineers Week at the Bradbury
Applications for field trip bus scholarships now open
Deadline is Jan. 17 Read Moreabout the article: Applications for field trip bus scholarships now open
Celebrating the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction from 1942
Chicago Pile-1 paved the way for nuclear science and the Manhattan Project Read Moreabout the article: Celebrating the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction from 1942
Remembering when we set our clocks to ‘war time’
When time changed during the Manhattan Project, the clocks went to ‘war’Read Moreabout the article: Remembering when we set our clocks to ‘war time’
Oct. 9 is National Nanotechnology Day
Scavenger hunt, 100 billion nanometer trail at the Bradbury Read Moreabout the article: Oct. 9 is National Nanotechnology Day
Frontiers in Science: Breaking the cycle of plastic pollution
Biochemist Taraka Dale discusses the smart cells that could clean up our future Read Moreabout the article: Frontiers in Science: Breaking the cycle of plastic pollution
Save the date: Night with a Nerd with Jim Eckles, Sep. 9
Live event features annual BSMA members’ reception Read Moreabout the article: Save the date: Night with a Nerd with Jim Eckles, Sep. 9
Science on Tap at Los Alamos ScienceFest
Driven by health: Fighting infectious disease around the world Read Moreabout the article: Science on Tap at Los Alamos ScienceFest
Listen to new episodes of “Relics: History Podcast”
The National Security Research Center presents “Secret City Babies” and “How to Make a Fat Man”Read Moreabout the article: Listen to new episodes of “Relics: History Podcast”
Artifact: Oppenheimer’s chair
Listen to the first episode of the National Security Research Center’s series Relics: History Podcast Read Moreabout the article: Artifact: Oppenheimer’s chair
A spare part for Little Boy raises interesting questions
To load the bomb’s charge, an officer had to swap breech plugs — and be cool under pressure Read Moreabout the article: A spare part for Little Boy raises interesting questions
Listen up! Bradbury’s director on AMSEcast podcast
Linda Deck chats about sharing the Lab’s legacy and innovations Read Moreabout the article: Listen up! Bradbury’s director on AMSEcast podcast
Coming soon! Challenge Tomorrow heads your way
The traveling experience brings the Lab to fairs and events Read Moreabout the article: Coming soon! Challenge Tomorrow heads your way
The Jedi tool of the Manhattan Project
The useful, inspiring Graflex camera Read Moreabout the article: The Jedi tool of the Manhattan Project
Frank talk about Oppie’s brother
For National Siblings Day, take a look at Frank Oppenheimer Read Moreabout the article: Frank talk about Oppie’s brother
Jack’s cup o’ joe
The untold story of Kennedy’s Los Alamos coffee cup Read Moreabout the article: Jack’s cup o’ joe
Spies prowled for secrets at this historic Santa Fe inn
La Fonda was a social and spying hub during the Manhattan Project Read Moreabout the article: Spies prowled for secrets at this historic Santa Fe inn
Listen to the new LANL podcast
‘Down to a Science’ features stories from across the Lab Read Moreabout the article: Listen to the new LANL podcast
2021’s top story: The secret of the general’s safe
What did General Groves stash for safekeeping during the Manhattan Project?Read Moreabout the article: 2021’s top story: The secret of the general’s safe
The Periodic Table goes into hibernation
You can still talk science at the Tub with the Bradbury’s director throughout winter Read Moreabout the article: The Periodic Table goes into hibernation
ICYMI: Frontiers in Science: Breaking the cycle of plastic pollution
Biochemist Taraka Dale discusses the smart cells that could clean up our future Read Moreabout the article: ICYMI: Frontiers in Science: Breaking the cycle of plastic pollution
Discover Pajarito Plateau history along Kwage Mesa Interpretive Trail
The Laboratory is one of project’s collaborators Read Moreabout the article: Discover Pajarito Plateau history along Kwage Mesa Interpretive Trail
Murray? Djokovic? Check out Bradner and Crumb
1944 trophy honors Manhattan Project tennis champs Read Moreabout the article: Murray? Djokovic? Check out Bradner and Crumb
Summer Science on Wheels
Bradbury educators get crafty at Española elementary schools Read Moreabout the article: Summer Science on Wheels
Artifact: DARHT vessel
Red, round and the key to testing old weapons Read Moreabout the article: Artifact: DARHT vessel
A sneak peek at hidden history
Virtual Manhattan Project Site tours coming soon Read Moreabout the article: A sneak peek at hidden history
Jewish employees of the Manhattan Project
Read about their contributions in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day on April 8 Read Moreabout the article: Jewish employees of the Manhattan Project
‘A Look Back at Trinity’ on view at White Rock Visitor Center
Bradbury Science Museum shares artifacts for blast’s anniversary Read Moreabout the article: ‘A Look Back at Trinity’ on view at White Rock Visitor Center
New research could provide earlier warning of tsunamis
Deep-learning models can be trained to assess the magnitude of mega earthquakes in real time Read Moreabout the article: New research could provide earlier warning of tsunamis
‘S’ for success at historic S-Site
Rebuilding history at the Lab’s national park Read Moreabout the article: ‘S’ for success at historic S-Site
Fortifying for extreme weather
A modern approach to protecting crucial infrastructure from storm damage Read Moreabout the article: Fortifying for extreme weather
Schools get a free ride to the Bradbury
Bus scholarships bring students to hands-on science Read Moreabout the article: Schools get a free ride to the Bradbury
Protein behavior linked to cancer-causing mutations
Unprecedented multiscale model reveals importance of lipids Read Moreabout the article: Protein behavior linked to cancer-causing mutations
New Los Alamos program supports opportunities for Indigenous women in physics
Indigenous women are the most underrepresented group in physics Read Moreabout the article: New Los Alamos program supports opportunities for Indigenous women in physics
ICYMI: The year in online programs
Science programs to enjoy from your own home Read Moreabout the article: ICYMI: The year in online programs
Giving thanks: Keeping our guides, visitors safe
Medical director Pasqualoni’s guidelines helped us reconnect with care Read Moreabout the article: Giving thanks: Keeping our guides, visitors safe
The warning behind the buzz
Forecasting mosquito populations before a surge Read Moreabout the article: The warning behind the buzz
Snapshots of post-Manhattan Project firefighters
Photos show staff and station from Los Alamos in the 1940s Read Moreabout the article: Snapshots of post-Manhattan Project firefighters
Calling all teachers: start the school year with science
Bradbury educators provide engaging experiences for northern New Mexican schools Read Moreabout the article: Calling all teachers: start the school year with science
Partner program: Historical society’s Trinity trip
Los Alamos Historical Society to lead two-day trip to Trinity Site in October Read Moreabout the article: Partner program: Historical society’s Trinity trip
In case you missed it: Protecting the power grid, deep-sea data diving
Watch “Frontiers in Science: Protecting the power grid with physics,” and “Science on Tap: Deep-sea data diving”Read Moreabout the article: In case you missed it: Protecting the power grid, deep-sea data diving
Ice, ahoy! Inside the largest Arctic expedition in history
Two Los Alamos researchers tell about being on bear guard and other adventures Read Moreabout the article: Ice, ahoy! Inside the largest Arctic expedition in history
ICYMI: Climate change will force shift across Colorado River Basin
Upper basin in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming may more closely resemble the arid Southwest Read Moreabout the article: ICYMI: Climate change will force shift across Colorado River Basin
Bradbury’s ChemCam exhibit makes a stop at the Explorers Club
Curiosity Rover ChemCam Engineering Team awarded Explorers Club Citation of Merit Read Moreabout the article: Bradbury’s ChemCam exhibit makes a stop at the Explorers Club
Partner programs: J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee’s April events
Two lectures examine the Manhattan Project and the Lab’s first director Read Moreabout the article: Partner programs: J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee’s April events
ICYMI: 8 Los Alamos projects win R&D 100 Awards
‘Oscars of Invention’ honor the best innovations of the past year Read Moreabout the article: ICYMI: 8 Los Alamos projects win R&D 100 Awards
Make a list, check it twice, and shop at Gadgets
Have any science enthusiasts on your nice list? Gadgets puts the ‘gift’ in ‘gift shop’Read Moreabout the article: Make a list, check it twice, and shop at Gadgets
ICYMI: ‘Anomalies at the Bradbury’
Could the Bradbury team have a paranormal mystery on its hands?Read Moreabout the article: ICYMI: ‘Anomalies at the Bradbury’
The future of trucking is hydrogen
A new Los Alamos project could soon bring clean-energy semi-trucks to a highway near you Read Moreabout the article: The future of trucking is hydrogen
The fourth atomic spy
Lab historians examine recent revelations about Project Y spy in the latest edition of National Security Science Read Moreabout the article: The fourth atomic spy
Remembering Family Days
Past summer sensation brought families to the Lab and nifty novelties Read Moreabout the article: Remembering Family Days
Newly discovered quasicrystal created by Trinity explosion
Discovery of new material could someday aid in nuclear nonproliferation Read Moreabout the article: Newly discovered quasicrystal created by Trinity explosion
In case you missed it: Earth Week programs
Tackling the plastic problem, NM’s natural wonders, and the best little monsoon season Read Moreabout the article: In case you missed it: Earth Week programs
Last chance to see the Design Challenge winners!
Kid engineers share their winning creations Read Moreabout the article: Last chance to see the Design Challenge winners!
Native American engineering students explore career paths at Los Alamos
Aspiring engineers from North Dakota toured the Laboratory, met with mentors Read Moreabout the article: Native American engineering students explore career paths at Los Alamos
Community Connections
Subscribe to this Lab newsletter for good news in your inbox Read Moreabout the article: Community Connections
ICYMI: Unlock a love for learning with this Emmy-nominated documentary
The Bradbury Science Museum features in the Manhattan Project Electronic Field Trip Read Moreabout the article: ICYMI: Unlock a love for learning with this Emmy-nominated documentary
Former Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Terry Wallace retires
Director emeritus wraps up 18 years at the Lab Read Moreabout the article: Former Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Terry Wallace retires
Colorado River basin due for more frequent, intense hydroclimate events
Climate change to drive drought, heat waves, floods, and low river flows in seven western states Read Moreabout the article: Colorado River basin due for more frequent, intense hydroclimate events
The Lab’s guide to outdoor adventures
Make the most of our state’s natural playgrounds Read Moreabout the article: The Lab’s guide to outdoor adventures