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Laboratory researchers converge to test and train scientific AI models
1000 Scientist AI Jam Session brings scientists together with leading-edge AI tools

Can we forecast viral outbreaks like we forecast the weather?

Los Alamos chemist Jeffrey Pietryga named AAAS fellow
Scientist recognized for contributions to quantum dot technology, service

Quantum remote sensing approach overcomes quantum memory problem
Path identity the key to scheme that can unlock national security and communications applications

Sowjanya Gollapinni elected co-spokesperson for DUNE collaboration
Involved with DUNE since 2015, Gollapinni will co-lead DUNE to its next stages of development

New theory suggests stars dissolve into neutrons to forge heavy elements
A theoretical framework proposes high-energy jets to advance understanding of challenging physics

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Laboratory researchers converge to test and train scientific AI models
1000 Scientist AI Jam Session brings scientists together with leading-edge AI tools

New AI defense method shields models from adversarial attacks
Fusion of techniques drives robust accuracy in neural network models

Can voice-to-text AI help scientists predict earthquakes?
Results show this method could be surprisingly accurate

New AI makes better permafrost maps
Improved mapping gives decision-makers a new tool for protecting infrastructure as Arctic warms

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Los Alamos chemist Jeffrey Pietryga named AAAS fellow
Scientist recognized for contributions to quantum dot technology, service

4 Los Alamos researchers receive Laboratory Fellows’ Prizes
Gandolfi, Lin, Neudecker honored for research, Myers for leadership

7 Los Alamos researchers named 2024 Laboratory Fellows

Two Los Alamos scientists recognized as fellows of the American Physical Society
Laboratory physicists honored for groundbreaking physics contributions

Alan Bishop and Brad Meyer win the Los Alamos Medal
The Los Alamos Medal is the Laboratory’s highest honor

Hollingsworth selected as fellow of the American Chemical Society
Laboratory fellow recognized for quantum dot research, service and leadership

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Students: Apply now for a free summer physics camp organized by Los Alamos National Lab
Free summer physics camp applications due April 1

Have you seen these Manhattan Project artifacts?

Register Feb. 19-26 for a behind-the-fence tour of Manhattan Project National Historical Park this spring
Tours take place May 13-15

Laboratory economic impact 2024: Over $1B spent with New Mexico businesses; $1.96B in employee salaries

Budgets, AI, cows and space among topics covered in Los Alamos Lab Director’s Jan. 21 Town Hall
About 300 people attended the virtual presentation and Q&A session

Holiday Giving Campaign raises $2.6 million
Employee dollars fund toys for kids, scholarships and area nonprofits

Computing Stories
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Quantum remote sensing approach overcomes quantum memory problem
Path identity the key to scheme that can unlock national security and communications applications

University of Michigan, Lab to jointly develop Michigan-based AI research center
This U-M press release highlights how a partnership expands research collaboration

Students get quantum computing mentorship and research experience
Fellowship covers theory, programming and hands-on projects

Los Alamos team cracks the code on the bane of quantum machine learning algorithms
Barren plateaus have long plagued progress in the field of variational quantum computing, but their understanding has been limited — until now

Los Alamos and SK hynix to demonstrate new Object Computational Storage system
Collaboration to debut demonstration at 2024 Flash Memory Summit

New open-source code improves safety and performance of manufactured parts
Fierro helps develop parts that are stronger, lighter and with less waste

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Photos reveal life at the Lab during the Manhattan Project
Michnovicz's work provides a new perspective on Los Alamos

Sign up now for your chance to tour Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Registration lottery closes Monday, Sept. 2, for tours Oct. 22-24

Seeds of today’s supercomputers planted 80 years ago
Stanislaw Ulam joined the Manhattan Project in 1944 and pioneered early computing efforts

May 1: Register to tour 'behind the fence' at Manhattan Project National Historical Park

Science, Technology & Engineering Stories
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Can we forecast viral outbreaks like we forecast the weather?

Sowjanya Gollapinni elected co-spokesperson for DUNE collaboration
Involved with DUNE since 2015, Gollapinni will co-lead DUNE to its next stages of development

New theory suggests stars dissolve into neutrons to forge heavy elements
A theoretical framework proposes high-energy jets to advance understanding of challenging physics

The ‘Spacecraft Speedometer’ is a new, innovative way to track satellites
A new instrument can predict satellite location without the use of GPS

New sensor enhances efficiency and cybersecurity of critical facility operations
Platform developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory gives a holistic view of machines to ensure they’re working as they should

A new technology designed to make manufacturing faster, cheaper and more productive
Los Alamos National Laboratory team produces ‘intelligent’ inspection process to more accurately spot dimensional errors

Space Stories
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New technology will help satellites avoid collisions in space
Postage stamp-sized “license plates” can help track and protect satellites in low Earth orbit

Los Alamos’ Solar Wind Experiment is sixth instrument integrated into NASA’s IMAP Spacecraft

Asteroid-sample return mission enables researchers to conduct largest geophysical observation campaign of its kind
OSIRIS-REx project has impacts in space, on the ground

New findings point to an Earth-like environment on ancient Mars
Manganese-rich sandstones indicate there were once habitable conditions in the Gale Crater

New technology improves space weather monitoring
The Compact Space Plasma Analyzer monitors local space weather and provides real-time data

Weapons Stories
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Nuclear Weapons Council commemorates pit production milestone
Visit to Los Alamos National Lab highlights commitment to deterrence

Los Alamos conducts first critical experiment using high assay low enriched uranium in decades

Los Alamos team develops ‘game-changing’ approach to explosives testing
More modern method a fundamental leap forward in safety

Diamond-stamping the first plutonium pit: Lab Director Thom Mason's statement

New machine to enhance understanding of nuclear weapons’ behavior
Game-changing Scorpius accelerator will be instrumental in maintaining the nuclear stockpile
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