Science

National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Honors STEM Contributions Of Native Americans

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Astronaut Nicole Aunapa Mann

NMNSH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will debut a temporary exhibit beginning Nov. 1, 2024, in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

The exhibit explores and recognizes the contributions, scientific achievements, and impact of Native American scientists and engineers.

The poster exhibition in the Museum’s Periodic Hall showcases individuals like astronaut and Presidential Medal Recipient Jerry High Eagle Elliott and Dr. Susan Laflesche Picotte, the first Native American woman to earn a medical degree, Native Read More

LANL Scientist Allison Aiken To Lead ARM Mobile Deployment And Atmospheric Research Campaign

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Allison Aiken will lead DUSTIEAIM interdisciplinary team. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

          • DUSTIEAIM will investigate desert-atmosphere interactions in Phoenix

Allison Aiken, a staff scientist in the Earth and Environmental Sciences division at Los Alamos National Laboratory, is the lead of a new Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility campaign called Desert-Urban SysTem IntegratEd AtmospherIc Monsoon, or DUSTIEAIM, in the Southwestern United States. This campaign will take place in Phoenix from April 2026 to September 2027, and will utilize an ARM mobile atmospheric Read More

SFCC Foundation Hosts National Star Party Event Oct. 19

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SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College Foundation announces that it will host a National Star Party event 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in the SFCC Planetarium (Room 215).

The event is a fundraiser to support SFCC’s Planetarium. Those who attend will view an exclusive livestream presentation from the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, Ill. Participants need to pre-register and reserve the $50 tickets. Register or make a donation at https://bit.ly/sfcc_national_star_party.

Associate Dean Kelly Trujillo, Ph.D., is coordinating the event with the Santa Fe Stargazers, a local astronomy Read More

Kiwanis Hears From Bradbury Director Patrick Moore

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Bradbury Science Museum Director Patrick Moore speaking to the Kiwanis Club Oct. 1 about the history of the museum, its projects and activities, and goals for the future. Courtesy/Kiwanis

By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

Local Kiwanians were treated to a presentation at its Oct. 1 meeting by Bradbury Science Museum Director Patrick Moore.

Moore talked about the history of the museum, its projects and activities, and goals for the future.

Dr. Moore grew up in Los Alamos and received his degrees from NMSU and Arizona Stata University with specialization in public history, 20th century Read More

NMC: Public Lecture By Dr. Ben Tobin On ‘Exploring Caves Through Interdisciplinary Science’ Oct. 24, Fuller Lodge

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Dr. Ben Tobin

NMC News:

The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) has announced a free lecture by Dr. Ben Tobin: “Exploring Caves Through Interdisciplinary Science” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at Fuller Lodge.

Dr. Benjamin Tobin was recently named the Director of The National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI) in Carlsbad. NCKRI is one of the jewels in the scientific crown of New Mexico, and was formed by an Act of Congress in 1998, in partnership with the National Park Service, the State of New Mexico, and the City of Carlsbad. It is a nexus of research, stewardship, outreach, and information for caves Read More

Earth Science Week Starts With Family Day Focused On New Mexico’s Geology Oct. 12 At NMMNHS In Albuquerque

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NMMNHS News:

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) is the place to be throughout Earth Science Week, starting with a family day focused on New Mexico’s geology, Oct. 12 at 1801 Mountain Road NW in  Albuquerque.

Head to the museum for a family day featuring demos and displays from many different Earth Science topics. Talk with Earth scientists, and learn about New Mexico’s minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, water, and dinosaurs.

Visitors will have a chance to discover the fossils of New Mexico and explore the geology of our neighbors in space: the Moon, Mars and Venus. Read More

Bradbury Ambassador Teens To Host Kickoff To World Space Week Saturday Oct. 5

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By LYDIA DAVIS  

The Bradbury Ambassador Teens (BAT) are hosting their first event, Kickoff to World Space Week. Come to support them and have fun!

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 5
  • Time: 2-5 p.m.
  • Where: Bradbury Science Museum (1450 Central Ave.)

Bring your friends and family to learn about gravity and telescopes, do fun crafts, make solar oven s’mores, and try solar viewing! We’re very excited to see you there.

If you have any questions, contact bradburyteenambassadors@gmail.com, president linnhtet.htoon@studentlaschools.net, or vice president morgan.dewitt@studentlaschools.net Read More

LANL Director Thom Mason Issues Statement On NNSA Verified Completion Of First Production Unit Of Plutonium Pit For W87-1 Modification Program

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LANL Director Thom Mason

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason today issued the following statement referencing:

On Oct. 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) verified completion of the First Production Unit (FPU) of a plutonium pit for the W87-1 Modification Program.

“I am proud of the important role our laboratory played in leading this critical mission for our nation’s security,” Director Mason said. “I want to recognize the tireless dedication of our workforce over the last several years. Along with Read More

U.S. Department of Energy’s NNSA Completes And Diamond-Stamps First Plutonium Pit For W87-1 Warhead

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NNSA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Oct. 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) verified completion of the First Production Unit (FPU) of a plutonium pit for the W87-1 Modification Program. A plutonium pit is a necessary component in America’s nuclear warheads.

NNSA is currently rebuilding the capability to manufacture plutonium pits, at the rate of no fewer than 80 pits per year. During the Cold War, the United States could manufacture hundreds of pits per year. Pit production ceased in 1989, and NNSA continues to recapitalize production capabilities Read More

Alan Bishop And Brad Meyer Win 2024 Los Alamos Medal

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Alan Bishop, left, and Brad Meyer are the 2024 winners of the Los Alamos Medal. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has awarded its highest honor, the Los Alamos Medal, to two of its premier staff members for their contributions to science. Alan Bishop, cofounder of the Lab’s Center for Nonlinear Studies, was recognized for his broad impact on the Laboratory, and Brad Meyer, of the Gas Transfer Systems group, was recognized for enabling Los Alamos’ mission without nuclear testing.

“Alan and Brad are essential to our mission and have made breakthroughs that transformed Read More