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Frontiers In Science Lectures Target Earthquake Triggering

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Paul Johnson of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Geophysics group. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • Can earthquakes cause other earthquakes?

Earthquakes and their possible causes is the topic of the next series of Frontiers in Science lectures by Paul Johnson of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Geophysics group. The first lecture is at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain Road NW in Albuquerque.

“What is it that makes the Earth move under our feet?” Johnson asks. “How is it that earthquakes can cause other earthquakes? Can human activities also trigger Read More

LANL: Explosives Performance Key To Stockpile Stewardship

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The large-bore, two-stage gas gun at Los Alamos National Laboratory uses highly-compressed light gas to fire a projectile into a high-explosive sample to precisely measure shock waves as they travel through the material. Courtesy/LANL
 
Adam Pacheco of shock and detonation physics presses the “fire” button during an experiment at the two-stage gas gun facility. Courtesy/LANL
 
LANL News:
  • Assuring the safety, security, and effectiveness of the U.S. Nuclear Deterrent

As the U.S. Nuclear Deterrent ages, one essential factor in making sure that the weapons will Read More

DOE: New Investments In Advanced Nuclear Power Reactors

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Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as part of the President’s all-of-the-above energy approach and Climate Action Plan, the Energy Department announced awards for five companies to lead key nuclear energy research and development projects supporting advanced reactor technologies.

These projects will receive $13 million in cost-share agreements to help address significant technical challenges to the design, construction and operation of next generation nuclear reactors, based off needs identified by industry designers and technical experts.

“This type of Read More

WIPP Continues To Restore Activities Underground

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WIPP News:

WIPP employees recently completed the 100th entry into the WIPP underground facility since the February events that temporarily shut down access.

Radiological control technicians continue to conduct “rollback” surveys and sampling necessary to re‐establish additional areas of the mine as radiological buffer areas. Preventive maintenance activities are underway on various pieces of heavy equipment so they can be safely returned to service. Ongoing geophysical inspections are also being conducted to identify potential ground control issues and ensure a safe and secure Read More

Popular Los Alamos History Young Adult Novel Back In Print

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
 
The Secret Project Notebook, published by Bathtub Row Press of the Los Alamos Historical Society, is back in print and the Society is celebrating with a week-long scavenger hunt in the History Museum.
 
Written by award-winning author Carolyn Reeder, The Secret Project Notebook is a historical novel for young adults about a seventh-grader named Fritz who has just arrived in the secret city of Los Alamos during World War II. Exactly what are his father and other scientists working on at the lab? Fritz is determined to find out. With the help of his classmate
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New Mexico Consortium First To Use Social Media To Track Northern Lights

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A recent All-sky camera photo of the northern lights or aurora, a natural light display in the sky, predominantly seen in the high latitude regions. Courtesy/NMC

NMC News:

The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) is launching a new citizen science platform today called Aurorasaurus that allows the public to track auroras in real-time using their smartphones and the project website.

The public can help researchers track auroras on their desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones. Courtesy/NMC

This NSF funded project provides data to help space scientists understand the mechanics behind the beautiful Read More

Applicants Sought For Bradbury Science Museum Guides

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Inside Bradbury Science Museum. Courtesy photo

BSM News:

Do you like talking with people? Do you know a bit about science and the work of Los Alamos National Laboratory, enjoy working on a team, and have no fear of presentation technology?

Would you like a job that helps you use all these assets? If so, working as a Museum Guide at the Bradbury Science Museum might be just the thing for you! There are three Museum Guide vacancies waiting to be filled—this is a great opportunity to join the Bradbury Science Museum staff.

Check out the job announcement for Museum Guide (Education Outreach Specialist Read More

SFI Post Doc/Paraclimber Christa Brelsford Gives Back

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Christa Brelsford exemplifies ‘Service Above Self.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

Rotary’s motto is “service above self” and Christa Brelsford, the speaker at Rotary Club of Los Alamos’ meeting Tuesday, exemplifies this motto.

The Santa Fe Institute Post Doctorate and champion rock climber lost her right leg when a building collapsed on her during the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. In response, Breslford started Christa’s Angels, an initiative to support the friends and colleagues she worked alongside in Haiti. Additionally, Read More

Japanese And German Media Visit Los Alamos

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Los Alamos Historical Museum. Courtesy/LAHS

LA HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:

Nearly 70 years after the end of World War II, the former enemies of the United States are interested to learn how the community that played a significant role in ending the war portrays its own history.

This week, a reporter from the Chugoku Shimbun, a newspaper in Hiroshima, and a German documentary film crew both visited the Los Alamos Historical Museum.

“They both had thoughtful and even challenging questions,” said Heather McClenahan, executive director of the Historical Society. “I think, though, they were both Read More

WIPP Ventilation Fan Restarted

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WIPP News:

Tuesday evening, workers at WIPP successfully restarted the 860A fan that is part of the mine ventilation and filtration system currently operating at the site.

The 860A fan was started Feb. 14, when continuous air monitors (CAM) in the WIPP underground facility detected elevated levels of radioactive contamination and shifted the underground ventilation system into filtration mode, forcing all air exiting the facility through High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters. The WIPP underground facility has remained in filtration mode since the event occurred.

The 860A Read More