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Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents: ‘Is Earth Exceptional? Explorations Into The Origin Of Life’ On Tuesday July 8

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Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:

Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘Is Earth Exceptional? Explorations into the Origin of Life’ by Dr. Rebecca Chamberlin, Tuesday July 8 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church.

A second presentation, inspired by this book on astrobiology, will be presented next week. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. with the lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM site given at: https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org.

How life came from non-life—or abiogenesis—is still largely Read More

Los Alamos Historical Society Trinity Site Tour Registration Open For October Excursion

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LAHS News:

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk in the footsteps of history during the 80th Anniversary Excursion to the Trinity Site, Oct. 17–18, 2025! This immersive, two-day experience offers a powerful journey through the landscapes and stories that shaped the atomic age.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, geology buff, or just curious about the world-changing events of 1945, this is your chance to see it all firsthand. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore history where it happened.

Register today and be part of this unforgettable journey!

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Amateur Naturalist: The Curious Sphinx Moth

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Picture 1 provides an overall view of a white winged sphinx moth. Photo by Robert Dryja

Picture 2 The wings are spread about five inches wide. The tongue is extended so it can be pushed deep into the tubular flower to reach its nectar. Courtesy photo

By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos

A variety of insect life appears with the arrival summer. Insects can have unusual and interesting facets to their lives. The white winged sphinx moth is one example. It is a relatively large moth, ranging from 2 ½ to 3 ½ in length. Its wings have a geometric color pattern. A broad line extends the length of a wing. This broad line is Read More

Scenes From ScienceFest 2025 Discovery Day After Dark

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Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly is making slime along with Star Marquez at the Los Alamos Teen Center Saturday night as part of Discovery After Dark, the final event of ScienceFest 2025. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Aspen Wakefield kneads slime Saturday night at the Teen Center as part of the 2025 Discover After Dark festivities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

From left, Los Alamos Historical Society Volunteer Coordinator and Shop Manager Kendra Parker tests Deb Brug and Samuel Nowell on their knowledge of Los Alamos Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory: Launch Helps Ensure Nation’s Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Readiness

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A UP Aerospace Spyder rocket. Courtesy/UP Aerospace

LANL News:

  • Experimental payload allows Los Alamos National Laboratory to test prototypes

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has launched a rocket carrying a full-size experimental payload that was designed, built and tested in just three years. The non-nuclear payload launched from White Sands Missile Range on June 13 and will help ensure the responsiveness of the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile in accordance with the federal government’s mandate for a stockpile responsiveness program (SRP).

“The Laboratory’s mission is Read More

‘What’s Old Will Be New’ Event At New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Available Virtually June 27

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NMDCA News:

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science’s (NMMNHS) upcoming public engagement event at 3 p.m., Friday, June 27, ‘What’s Old Will be New,’ will be available to attend virtually here. 

What’s Old Will Be New. This free public engagement event will feature a presentation about the museum’s upcoming renovation and associated closure, slated to begin Monday, August 4. 

Hear from leadership about the museum’s plans to streamline the entrance and box office, expand its NatureWorks Discovery Center gift shop, and upgrade its infrastructure to accommodate future growth. Read More

National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Recognized As One Of Albuquerque’s Best Places To Work For 2025

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National Museum of Nuclear Science & History building in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo

NMNSH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is proud to announce its selection as one of Albuquerque’s Best Places to Work for 2025 in the small employer category, as recognized by Albuquerque Business First. This esteemed accolade underscores the Museum’s dedication to fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and satisfaction.

The annual Best Places to Work program celebrates companies across New Read More

Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘Faith Beyond Belief: The Remarkable Relationship Between Spirituality & Religion’ July 1

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Dr. John Ambrosiano

Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:

Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘Faith Beyond Belief: The Remarkable Relationship between Spirituality and Religion’ by Dr. John Ambrosiano, Tuesday July 1 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. with the lecture to follow beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentations will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM address given at the website: https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org

Every faith offers its members meaningful beliefs as well as deep spiritual insights. Read More