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Manhattan Project National Historical Park To Host Days Of Peace And Remembrance In 79th Anniversary Observance Of Atomic Bombings Of Japan

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The Friendship Bell in Oak Ridge wreathed with luminarias during the Bell Ringing Ceremony in 2022. Courtesy/NPS

Los Alamos Lights for Peace event in 2022 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/NPS

Hanford Lights for Peace event in 2022. Courtesy/NPS

NPS News:

DENVER – Manhattan Project National Historical Park, in partnership with Pearl Harbor National Memorial (NM), will host “Days of Peace and Remembrance” across its three sites and at Pearl Harbor NM to commemorate and reflect on the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945.

This commemorative programming acknowledges and interprets Read More

LANL: Future Climate Change Will Impact Opportunities For Prescribed Fires

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A hotshot from Oregon works on the Las Conchas Fire in New Mexico. Courtesy/Kristen Honig, USFS

LANL News:

Severe wildfires increase with a decrease in prescribed burns—but new research shows that in some places across the United States there may be fewer opportunities to safely burn in the future.

“Prescribed fires are an important management tool for fuel loads, fire risk, and ecosystem health,” said Los Alamos Earth and Environmental Sciences Division Scientist Alex Jonko, the corresponding author of a new paper in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science about climate projections that are Read More

Los Alamos Researchers Look For Feedback On The Geothermal Clean Energy Testbed Scoping Study

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LANL recently funded a series of scoping studies to explore the possibility of leveraging local facilities, infrastructure and resources to test clean-energy technologies. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • Geothermal energy could bring high-paying jobs to New Mexico

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) recently funded a series of scoping studies to explore the possibility of leveraging local facilities, infrastructure and resources to test clean-energy technologies.

The team leading this effort is looking for feedback from the community and wants to hear from:

  • Tribal and community representatives
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Meet Elusive Mountain Lions Of Los Alamos

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Hari Viswanathan, an environmental scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, used a motion sensor and DSLR camera to capture these local mountain lions. Lab biologists collaborate with neighboring agencies, like Bandelier National Monument, to track the mountain lions’ movements with game cameras and radio collars. It’s part of a long-term, multi-agency study investigating how large mammals respond to wildfire and forest restoration projects. #MountainLions #WildlifePhotography #LosAlamos. Courtesy/LANL Read More

2024 ScienceFest To Welcome DOE-EM Jeff Avery For STEM-focused Q&A Panels July 16

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Jeff Avery

COUNTY News:

2024 ScienceFest will welcome U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management’s Jeff Avery, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, for STEM-focused Q&A panels 8 a.m. to noon, July 16 at Fuller Lodge.

Avery is a featured panelist on Panel 1 – Growing STEM in Local Communities, and will moderate Panel 2 – Future of Tech Opportunities in Northern New Mexico.

Avery will be joined by industry, community and Pueblo leaders from the DOE Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and Pueblo Read More

LANL’s William Tobey To Speak At MOWW July 13

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William Tobey

MOWW News:

The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) Chapter 229will meet Saturday, July 13 at the Pecos Trail Cafe, 2239 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe.

This month’s speaker is William Tobey on “The Challenges We Face to the International Nuclear Order”.

The war in Ukraine, the expansion of China’s nuclear forces, and the threat of nuclear proliferation from North Korea and Iran all shake the pillars of the decades-old international nuclear order, which consists of deterrence, arms control, nonproliferation, and nuclear security. 

The United States and its allies and partners Read More

Discover Legacy Of Oppenheimer At Second Annual Oppenheimer Festival In Los Alamos At SALA Aug. 10-31

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SALA News:

The Second Annual Oppenheimer Festival, sponsored by TechSource, returns to Los Alamos from Aug. 10 to Aug. 31. This year’s festival invites history enthusiasts, film buffs, and curious minds to explore the rich legacy of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project, right where the story began.

Explore Where the Story Began:

Dive deep into the world of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant physicist behind the development of the atomic bomb. This year’s festival offers an immersive experience through a captivating blend of films, lectures, interactive events, and historic Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory Teams Up With OpenAI To Improve Frontier Model Safety

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Los Alamos National Laboratory and OpenAI are conducting safety evaluations on frontier AI models. Image created in DALL-E by Nick Njegomir/LANL

LANL News:

  • Safety evaluations will assess biological capabilities and risks associated with AI

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are working with OpenAI on an evaluation study to bolster artificial intelligence safety. The upcoming evaluation will be the first of its kind and contribute to state-of-the-art research on AI biosecurity evaluations.

“The potential upside to growing AI capabilities is endless,” LANL Read More

LANL Foundation: 2024 Career Pathways Scholars

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Students receiving the 2024 LANL Career Pathways Scholarship are recognized during an award ceremony last month at the LANL Foundation offices in Española. From top left, Omar Granillo, Alexander Suazo, Camille Moquino, Denaee Chavez, Kaili Davidson, Arthur Valencia, Esperanza Gonzales, Gavin Montoya and Jacob Martinez. From bottom left, Leslie Gutierrez Chavez, Jade Madrid, Aylin Villalobos, Miranda Lopez, Joshua Daigle  and Timothy Coogan. Courtesy/LANL

LANL Foundation News:

  • 44 students pursuing career and technical education will receive $117,000

Española – The LANL Foundation Read More

Heads Up On DOE/NNSA Town Hall Meeting July 22

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DOE/NNSA News:

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) Los Alamos Field Office announces a Town Hall hosted by the DOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and EM.

NNSA’s Jill Hruby and EM’s Senior Advisor Candice Robertson will be hosting this event. It will be held 6-7:30 p.m. MT, Monday, July 22, at the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder.

Details to attend virtually will be provided in upcoming print notices in local publications and via email.

Any additional questions regarding this event can be submitted in advance to: external.engagements@nnsa.doe.gov Read More