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LANL Announces Express Licensing Program

August 1, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The following sequence shows the formation of nanoFOAM technology developed at LANL. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Streamlined procedure speeds business access to new technology

With the launch of a new “Express Licensing” program, access to innovative technology invented at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has gotten easier.

The new licensing alternative was announced today by David Pesiri, director of LANL’s Technology Transfer Division.

“The Express License program offers an additional licensing reso= urce for local entrepreneurs as well as national collaborators,” Read More

LANL Upgrades Powerwall Theater With Christie Visualization Projection System

July 30, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The Powerwall is used by LANL scientists to view objects and processes in 3D. Courtesy photo

LANL News:

CYPRESS, Calif. – Los Alamos National Laboratory has selected visualization leader Christie^®for an extensive upgrade to its Powerwall Theater (PWT), an innovative facility that enables researchers to view the complex models and simulations they have created using some of the world’s fastest supercomputers.

The new theater will feature a total of 40 Christie Mirage WU-L WUXGA DLP® 3D LED projectors in a 5 wide by 4 high node grid configuration with double-stacked projectors in each node Read More

Governor Attends LANL’s 70th Anniversary Family Day

July 29, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan introduces New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez who spoke at Saturday’s 70^th anniversary celebration for Lab employees, families, alumni and retirees. The event included a picnic, family activities and visits to Lab facilities. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

Dignitaries at Saturday’s event included Rep. Stephanie Garci Richard, center, and Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers, second from right. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

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LANL’s Tree Mortality Research Area Part of Saturday Tours

July 29, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The 70^th anniversary celebration held Saturday for Los Alamos National Laboratory employees, families, alumni and retirees included tours of the Laboratory’s tree mortality research area. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

LANL Family Day Included Tour of Bio Fuel Lab

July 29, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

A tour of the new biofuel laboratory was part of Saturday’s 70^th anniversary celebration for Los Alamos National Laboratory employees, families, alumni and retirees. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

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Bradbury Science Museum Set Aglow With New Exhibits

July 28, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Alan Bishop, principal associate director for science, technology and engineering at LANL, introduces two new exhibits at the Bradbury Science Museum during Friday’s grand opening event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Friday night may have featured overcast skies and rain showers but the gloomy weather did not dampen the atmosphere at the Bradbury Science Museum, which was set aglow by two new, innovative exhibits.

The displays touch on hot topics in the science world: alternative energy and nanotechnology. Therefore, the museum extended its hours Friday and Read More

Governor Celebrates LANL’s 70th Anniversary Today

July 27, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Gov. Susana Martinez

LANL News:

Gov. Susana Martinez will help celebrate Los Alamos National Laboratory’s 70th Anniversary with lab employees, their families and retirees.

Tours will be offered to more than a dozen of the laboratory’s unique facilities and a picnic event will feature several musical groups.

What: Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Los Alamos National Laboratory

Who: Gov. Susana Martinez, LANL employees, families, retirees

Where: Los Alamos High School, Football Field, 1300 Diamond Dr.

When: Saturday, Read More

Community Attends New Exhibits at Bradbury Science Museum Friday Night

July 27, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

A crowd turns out for the Friday night grand opening of the Nanotechnology and Algae Biofuels exhibits at the Bradbury Science Museum. Photo by Katy Korkos Read More

Van Allen Probes Pinpoint Driver of Speeding Electrons

July 26, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Artist’s rendering of a mechanism within the Van Allen radiation belts that can accelerate electrons to satellite-killing energies. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Researchers believe they have solved a lingering mystery about how electrons within Earth’s radiation belt can suddenly become energetic enough to kill orbiting satellites. Thanks to data gathered from an intrepid pair of NASA probes roaming the harsh space environment within the Van Allen radiation belts, scientists have identified an internal electron accelerator operating within the belts.

“For years we thought the

Public Invited to LANL Student Symposium

July 26, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

LANL News:

This year’s LANL Student Symposium, “Championing Scientific Careers,” is July 26-27 at the Los Alamos High School campus.

The Symposium provides a unique opportunity for students to present their research. The intent of the Symposium is to broaden students’ expertise and prepare them for careers in science and nontechnical fields. This is an excellent forum for students to network and make professional contacts.

Los Alamos National Laboratory Student Programs Office invites all Los Alamos community members to attend.

For information, visit https:////www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/student-internships/symposium/index.php Read More