Science

LANL: A New Problem Only Quantum Computing Can Solve

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A team at Los Alamos National Laboratory proved that quantum computing can simulate highly complex optical circuits, demonstrating a clear quantum advantage for this group of problems. Courtesy/ChatGPT 4o

LANL News:

              • A recent paper introduced a quantum algorithm to simulate optical networks, proving that only a quantum computer can solve such a complex problem

As quantum computing develops, scientists are working to identify tasks for which quantum computers have a clear advantage over classical computers. So far, researchers have only pinpointed a handful of these problems, but in Read More

‘What’s Old Will Be New’ Event To Detail Renovations On New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science

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NMDCA News:

Are you interested in learning more about the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science’s (NMMNHS) transformative renovation? At 3 p.m., Friday, June 27, the museum is hosting a free public engagement event, titled ‘What’s Old Will Be New,’ that will offer visitors and members of the media a chance to learn more and ask questions about the upcoming project.

What’s Old Will Be New:

This public engagement event will feature a presentation about project details and the timeline for the museum to reopen. Hear from leadership about the museum’s plans to streamline the box office, Read More

Los Alamos High School Junior John Kang Awarded 2025 Rensselaer Polytechnic Medal

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Los Alamos High School Principal Renee Dunwoody presents junior John Kang with the 2025 Rensselaer Polytechnic Medal. Courtesy photo

LAHS Calculus teacher Stephanie Abney, left), and LAHS Physics teacher Deborah Grothaus pose with 2025 Rensselaer Medal recipient John Kang. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School Junior John Kang has been selected to receive the Rensselaer Polytechnic Medal for 2025. He was nominated for this honor by the LAHS Mathematics and Science Departments. Principal Renee Dunwoody presented John with his award during a ceremony attended by his family Read More

Los Alamos ScienceFest 2025 Event Line-Up

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Scene from 2024 ScienceFest. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Get ready for an exciting week of science this summer in Los Alamos! Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District is eager to bring the 18th annual ScienceFest to the community and region on June 20-28, 2025.

“This year’s theme, ‘Catalysts & Currents,’ is about recognizing both the ground-breaking moments in the scientific world as well as the slow-moving currents of change happening all around us on a daily basis,” said Event Manager Alison Watkins at Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District.

ScienceFest kicks off on the evening Read More

Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee Announces 20 Recipients Of 2025 Scholarship Awards

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The 20 JROMC Scholarship Winners for 2025. Courtesy/JROMC

JROMC News:

The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) has announced the 20 winners of this year’s scholarship awards for Los Alamos and regional high school seniors.

Los Alamos High School

Linnhtet Htoon: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Scholarship, the most prestigious of all JROMC scholarships, is funded by donors to the JROMC and awarded to one student for outstanding promise in science and mathematics.

Uxue Sansinena: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Scholarship in memory of Satch Cowan, funded by the Delle Foundation, Read More

How Can Jellyfish Help Solve Real-World Problems? National Medal Of Science Winner Shares Answer At June 2 Lecture

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Caltech Centennial Professor of Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering John Dabiri will speak during the J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee’s memorial lecture June 2. Courtesy/Caltech

JROMC News:

The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) will host its 52nd memorial lecture at 7 p.m. Monday, June 2, in the Duane Smith Auditorium,1300 Diamond Drive. John Dabiri, Caltech’s Centennial Professor of Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering, will discuss “Jellyfish-Inspired Engineering”. The talk is free, and audience members are invited to a reception with refreshments Read More

Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum 2025 Summer Series Runs June 17 Through Aug. 5

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Image AI generated using gemini.google.com. Courtesy/LAFCF

LAFSF News:

The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) invites the community to its 2025 summer series examining issues at the interface of faith and science. LAFSF’s 12th season runs June 17 through Aug. 5 at the Unitarian Church.

A light dinner is provided at 6 p.m. at each forum. The presentations start at 6:30 p.m., followed by a question & answer session and table discussions.

LAFSF’s first guest speaker is Jim Stump, BioLogos Podcast Host and book author, who will discuss the intersections between evolution and our spiritual Read More

SFI Community Lecture: ‘Climate Change And Contagion – Complex Crises Past And Present’ At The Lensic June 18

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‘Ice Harvest’ by Maurice Cullen. Oil. 1914. Courtesy/SFI

SFI News:

The Santa Fe Institute (SFI) presents the Community Lecture “Climate Change and Contagion: Complex Crises Past and Present” 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. for book signing) Wednesday, June 18 at The Lensic in Santa Fe.

One of the greatest challenges ever faced as a species is anthropogenic climate change. Can the history of climate variability and change offer solutions for the future? Paleoclimatology — the reconstruction of Earth’s past — reveals how shifts in the environment shaped the rise and fall of civilizations.

Climate change Read More

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2025 Summer Series

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LAFSF News:

In 2025, The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum invites you to our summer of celebration by continuing to examine issues at the interface of faith and science. Our twelfth season will run from June 17 to Aug. 5.

A light dinner will be provided at 6 p.m. for all forums. The presentations will start at 6:30 p.m. and be followed by a question-and-answer session and table discussions. The location is the Unitarian Church, 1738 N Sage Loop St, Los Alamos, NM.

Our first guest speaker will be Jim Stump, BioLogos Podcast Host and book author, who will Read More

New Mexico House Premieres During SXSW 2025, Bringing Los Alamos To Austin

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Los Alamos-based UbiQD CEO Hunter McDaniel, center, chats with participants and attendees during SXSW 2025 in March in downtown Austin, at the launch of New Mexico House, a day-long showcase celebrating the state’s innovation, culture, and economic opportunities. Courtesy/NMEDD

NMEDD News:

  • With support from UbiQD, LANL, RDC, and other local orgs, the inaugural event connects New Mexico’s film, art, and tech talent with a global audience during the city’s premier tech and culture convergence.

New Mexico made a spirited debut on the global stage Read More