Scientists to Surveil Santa’s Sleigh Christmas Eve
Santa Claus takes off on his annual global trek to spread joy to children everywhere. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Efforts will help ensure Magical Elf’s safe passage across the globe
Los Alamos trackers will use state-of-the-art technology to mark the course taken this year by Santa Claus and his eight tiny reindeer during the Jolly Elf’s annual mission to spread joy to all the children of the world.
Visit https:////santa.lanl.gov beginning at 6 a.m. Dec. 24 to see St. Nick’s whirlwind journey.
Dec. 21 marked the Winter Solstice in the Northern hemisphere and also the eve of the completion of the Read More
Senate Sends House Defense Authorization with NNSA Amendment
Sen. Tom UdallNNSA Orders Security Enhancements at LANL
LANL News:
The National Nuclear Security Administration, a semi-autonomous agency of the U.S. Department of Energy, has directed Los Alamos National Laboratory to increase its security, effective immediately.
LANL is the only Laboratory in the DOE Complex under this increase in security. Spokesman Kevin Roark responded to an email request from the Los Alamos Daily Post this afternoon for additional information, saying simply that the Lab cannot elaborate as to what has spurred the order for heightened security.
Because of this government order, until further notice all vehicles entering Read More
NNSA Administrator D’Agostino Retiring in January
Thomas P. D’Agostino. Courtesy Photo
NNSA News:
National Nuclear Security Administration Administrator Thomas P. D’Agostino announced today that he will retire Jan. 18, 2013.
NNSA Principal Deputy Administrator Neili Miller will serve as Acting Under Secretary for Nuclear Security and Acting Adminstrator of the NNSA.
Energy Secretary Steven Chu issued the following statement:
From the reactor room on the U.S.S. Skipjack to the Roosevelt Room at the White House, Tom D’Agostino has proven himself to be a talented leader, a trusted adviser, and a true confidant. Rising through the ranks
LANL Top Science News of 2012
Top science stories for the year traveled from the canyons of Mars to the high desert forests of New Mexico, from cosmic particles to the structure of proteins and enzymes. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Scientific advances that caught the world’s interest
Los Alamos National Laboratory made its scientific mark in a wide variety of areas, and the stories that caught the public’s attention and that of the science community reflect those broad capabilities.
Top science stories for the year traveled from the canyons of Mars to the high desert forests of New Mexico, from cosmic particles to the structure Read More
Luján Amendment Passes to Study Broader National Labs Mission
CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District voted in support of the Conference Report on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 Thursday, which includes an amendment he offered that calls for a study to broaden the mission of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) national laboratories.
A 2012 report by the National Academy of Science (NAS) and a Stimson report in 2009 recommended that the NNSA laboratories transition more fully to a broader national security mission and that a mechanism be put in place Read More
Ten LANL Scientists Achieve American Physical Society Awards Fellowships
LANL News:
Ten scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory are being inducted into the ranks of fellowship in the American Physical Society (APS) for 2012.
The criterion for election as an APS Fellow is exceptional contributions to the physics enterprise; such as performing outstanding physics research, important applications of physics, leadership in or service to physics, or significant contributions to physics education.
Fellowship is a distinct honor signifying recognition by professional peers. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national Read More
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