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LANL: HAWC Observatory To Study Universe’s Most Energetic Phenomena

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The HAWC Gamma-Ray Observatory, 13,500 feet above sea level on the slopes of Mexico’s Volcán Sierra Negra. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • Inaugural ceremony marks completion of powerful system to detect gamma rays and cosmic rays

Supernovae, neutron star collisions and active galactic nuclei are among the most energetic phenomena in the known universe. These violent explosions produce high-energy gamma rays and cosmic rays, which can easily travel large distances—making it possible to see objects and events far outside our own galaxy.

Construction is now complete on the newest tool available Read More

LANL: Frontiers In Science Talks Explore New Strategies For Diagnosing Challenging Diseases

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LANL researcher Harshini Mukundan discusses the re-emergence of tuberculosis in a series of threeupcoming  lectures. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • First talk is Tuesday, March 24 in Los Alamos

Los Alamos National Laboratory researcher Harshini Mukundan discusses the re-emergence of tuberculosis in a series of three lectures called “The Microbe Strikes Back: The Return of Tuberculosis.”

The talks, which focus on how effective diagnosis can prevent its spread and save lives, take place in Los Alamos, Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

“Human evolution and persistent diseases have existed side-by-side,” Read More

SFI Seminar: ‘Exploring The Hidden Metric Space Of Complex Networks’

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Antoine Allard
University of Barcelona

SFI News:

The Santa Fe Institute (SFI) presents ‘Exploring the Hidden Metric Space of Complex Networks’ at 12:15 p.m. Monday, March 23 at Collins Conference Room in Santa Fe.

Abstract: Many real world complex networks are embedded in metric spaces. In some cases, such as airport networks, the embedding is explicit, while it is hidden in other cases such as the Internet or metabolic networks.

This talk will present an overview of the theoretical framework developed to unveil the hidden geometry of real complex networks. Among other things, Read More

Senators Introduce Bill To Establish Microlabs

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U. S. Senators Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. and Cory Gardner, R-Colo., members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced S. 784, the Microlab Technology Commercialization Act, a bill to accelerate technology transfer by establishing off-campus microlabs that would serve as the “front-door” to national laboratories.

The microlabs would give academia, local government, businesses owners, and communities direct access to equipment, facilities, and personnel of national laboratories. 

“Scientists Read More

NNSA Releases Stockpile Stewardship & Mgmt. Plan

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NNSA Administrator (Ret.) Gen. Frank G. Klotz

NNSA News:

  • Annual Report Provides Insight into Vital National Security Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has released its Fiscal Year 2016 Stockpile Stewardship and Management Plan (SSMP).

The FY16 SSMP documents NNSA’s 25-year strategic plan for accomplishing its core stockpile stewardship mission area of maintaining the safety, security and effectiveness of the nuclear stockpile without nuclear testing.  It also describes NNSA’s phased approach to maintaining Read More

DOE: Eleven Tribal Communities Receiving $6 Million To Accelerate Implementation Of Renewable Energy

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DOE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that 11 tribal communities will receive nearly $6 million to accelerate the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies on tribal lands.
 
As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to partner with Tribal Nations, these projects provide Indian Tribes and Alaska Native villages clean energy options that will reduce fossil fuel use and save money. With tribal renewable energy resources comprising approximately five percent of all U.S. renewable energy
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Los Alamos National Laboratory Creates Bioinformatics Tool For Metagenome Analysis

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Many molecular biology studies begin with purified DNA and RNA extracted from the soil and other complex environments such as the human gut. Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a new method for DNA analysis of these microbial communities.Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • ‘GOTTCHA’ tool could aid ID of co-infections in medical samples

Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a new method for DNA analysis of microbial communities such as those found in the ocean, the soil, and our own guts.

“Metagenomics is the study of entire microbial communities using Read More

United Way Holds Annual Meeting, Elects Officers

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Newly elected President Stephen Boerigter of the United Way of Northern New Mexico Board of Directors addresses representatives from area nonprofit organizations at Tuesday evening’s annual meeting at UNM-LA. Through this year’s annual fundraising campaign, United Way has $586,458 for 2015 Community Action Fund giving to nonprofits. The partnership between United Way and Los Alamos National Laboratory enhances the quality of life for residents in Los Alamos and Rio Arriba counties. Through a community investment from Los Alamos National Security (LANS), United Way Read More

Science On Tap: Engineering Microalgae For Biofuel Production

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LACD News:

The Los Alamos Creative District will present the next installment of its On Tap series at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 at UnQuarked – The Wine Room, 145 Central.

The Bradbury Science Museum hosts this week’s brief presentation and interactive discussion will follow.

Concerns about high-energy prices, finite fossil fuel reserves, rising atmospheric CO2 levels, and energy security have put focus on microalgae as a renewable domestic fuel source. The optimization of microalgae for biomass and lipid production in a biofuel production pond environment would be highly Read More

UPTE Invites Community To De-Privatization Public Forum

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UPTE News:

UPTE invites the community to attend a De-Privatization Public Forum 4-6 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 25 at the Comfort Inn, 2255 Trinity Dr, in Los Alamos.

LANL’s contract will soon be put out for bid and we must get involved to help decide who our next employer should be. Do you want the Labs ran by a for profit group? Or De-Privatized and put back in the hands of a university.

 

What are your concerns?

Benefits? Pension? Scientific integrity and progress? Health and Safety?  

We want to know!

Presentations and Q/A with Jeff Colvin, Scientist at Lawrence Livermore Read More