NIST’s Compact Atomic Gyroscope Has New Twists
NIST physicist Elizabeth Donley holds a card used to trace the paths of laser beams in the atomic gyroscope. The atoms are in a small glass container inside the magnetic shield box with the pink tape on it. Photo byJ. Burrus/NIST
NIST News:
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have upgraded their compact atomic gyroscope to enable multitasking measurement capabilities and measure its performance, important steps toward practical applications.
Described in a new paper, the quantum gyroscope design and evaluation processes were led by three women — a highly Read More
Ranking Member Sen. Martin Heinrich Delivers Opening Remarks In Key Energy Subcommittee Hearing Tuesday
Update: Naranjo Fire Consumes 1,009 Acres
SFNF News:
Start date: July 1, 2019
Cause: Lightning
Size: 1,009 acres; the fire increased by 270 acres as a result of Wednesday’s firing operations within the containment lines.
Location: Cuba Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest approximately 2 miles southeast of Regina off of N.M. 96.
Containment: 20 percent
Fuel: Ponderosa pine
Weather: Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures will be between 86-90 degrees, with southeast winds 5-10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Humidity is 14-18 percent.
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New Mexico Environment Department Holds Public Meetings Ahead Of Hemp Rulemaking Process
NMED News:
…Environment Department’s emergency rule will take effect Aug. 1
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will host a series of informational meetings for those interested in transporting, processing and manufacturing products from hemp.
The meetings are being held ahead of an emergency rule that will go into effect Aug. 1, the same day the Hemp Manufacturing Act passed by the legislature earlier this year goes into effect. In the meantime, NMED will start the process toward putting a permanent rule in place. The rulemaking process will include robust Read More
Los Alamos County Council Agrees To Investigate Ways To Curb Use Of Plastic, Styrofoam
Los Alamos resident Ann LePage presents her petition to ban the use and distribution of plastic bags, plastic straws and Styrofoam containers during Tuesday’s County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Aven Heavner, a student at Barranca Elementary School, asks councilors to support the ban on plastic bags, straws and Styrofoam containers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comWhile Los Alamos County Council did not approve to implement a ban on the use and distribution of Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 84; Tonight’s Low Around 59
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 84 with a 20 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms and tonight’s low around 59. Courtesy/NWSDaily Postcard: Reflections Of Sky On Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: The summer sky is reflected Wednesday in the water of Ashley Pond. Photo by Caleb Cannon Read More
Rotary: Galen Gisler On Threat Of Near-Earth Asteroids
Dr. Galen Gisler, retired LANL astrophysicist and community volunteer, recently spoke at the Rotary Club of Los Alamos about the threat of near-Earth asteroids. He described the impacts of the Chicxulub impact in present-day Yucatan that is responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, as well as those impacts in our modern age: Tunguska, Siberia in 1908 and Chelyabinsk, Russia in 2013. To study the threat, scientists find potentially hazardous asteroids, calculate their orbits, monitor and characterize them, and if necessary, develop and execute a deflection Read More
‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium For ScienceFest Thursday
Watch ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ at the Los Alamos Nature Center Thursday as part of Suds & Shows summer movie and beer night series. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The coomunity is invited to watch “2001: A Space Odyssey” on Thursday, July 11 in the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium for the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s summer movie series “Suds & Shows.”
This event is a part of PEEC’s programming for Los Alamos ScienceFest. Doors will open and beer and wine will be available from Pajarito Brewpub & Grill at a cash bar starting at 6 p.m. The movie will start in the planetarium Read More
Los Alamos ScienceFest 2019 Is Underway!
SCIENCEFEST News:NWS: Today’s High Near 88; Tonight’s Low Around 59
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 88 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 59. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise From Quemazon
Daily Postcard: The sunrise Monday viewed from Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More
SFNF: Temporary Closure For Naranjo Fire Operations
SFNF News:Sciencefest Science On Tap At projectY: Dr. Hunter McDaniel On Feeding The Future With Quantum Dots
Courtesy/LACD
Dr. Hunter McDanielPatagonia Founder, CEO To Receive Prestigious ELI 2019 Environmental Achievement Award
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Another Bear Sighting In Quemazon Monday
This appears to be the same bear spotted munching garbage around 12:15 p.m. Monday at a residence in Quemazon and is seen here later in the day meandering around the backyard of another residence in Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell
Bear sniffing items at a residence Monday in Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More
SFNF: Thank You, Campers – Only Five Abandoned Campfires Over Holiday Weekend
SFNF News:NWS: Today’s High Near 83; Tonight’s Low Around 57
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 83 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 57. Courtesy/NWSDaily Postcard: Camp May Hail Storm
Daily Postcard: Small hail covers areas of the ground several hours after an intense storm Sunday as viewed from the top of Camp May. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
