Science

LANL’s Jennifer Hollingsworth Named Fellow Of American Chemical Society, Recognized For Quantum Dot Research, Service And Leadership

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LANL scientist Jennifer Hollingsworth was honored in August at the ACS Fall 2024. Courtesy/epnac.com

LANL News:

  • Laboratory fellow recognized for quantum dot research, service and leadership

Jennifer Hollingsworth of the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies in the Materials Physics and Applications division at Los Alamos National Laboratory has been selected as a fellow of the American Chemical Society. Hollingsworth’s recognition stems from her nanomaterials work with quantum dots, her mentorship and leadership within the chemistry community and her service to the society. Read More

W.M. Keck Grant Helps Scientists Decipher Bee Language

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Understanding honeybee communication is a critical step toward ensuring their survival. Photo by Stan Lim/UCR

Courtesy/UCR

By JULES BERNSTEIN
UC Riverside

If you upset one bee, what determines whether the entire hive decides to avenge her grievance? A $1.2 million grant will support UC Riverside scientists in answering questions like these about how honeybees communicate.

Every third bite of food you eat has been pollinated by a bee. They are central to worldwide food production, but there have been an alarming number of die-offs recorded since 2006. One solution to this issue is the use Read More

Heinrich Featured In TIME’s 100 Most Influential People In AI

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Artificial Intelligence Caucus, was featured as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in AI. Heinrich is the only member of Congress included in the list.

TIME Magazine: Martin Heinrich, U.S. Senator for New Mexico, 100 Most Influential People in AI 2024, 09/05/2024.

Martin Heinrich
U.S. Senator for New Mexico
By Andrew R. Chow 

New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich has long been a leader in AI legislation on the hill: He co-founded Read More

STEM Pathway For Girls Conference Oct. 19 In Santa Fe

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STEM Santa Fe News:

Calling all young women in grades 5-8 to ignite your passion for STEM at the upcoming STEM Pathway for Girls Conference. This day will be filled with inspiration, hands-on workshops and incredible insights from women leading the way in science, technology, engineering and math.

Event Details:

          • Date: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024
          • Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
          • Location: Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87508
          • Who Should Attend: Girls, non-binary, and gender-non-conforming students 5th-8th grade, with an interest in exploring STEM fields

This one-day Read More

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Recognizes The Life Of Former LANL Director Dr. Charles McMillan

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Dr. Charles F. (Charlie) McMillan

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement this afternoon in recognition of the life of Dr. Charles F. (Charlie) McMillan, the former Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico.

“Julie and I extend our sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Charlie McMillan. He had an incredible mind, a kind heart, and a strong commitment to our country. His tragic passing today is a loss to Los Alamos and the entire scientific community. 

“Just Read More

LANL’s ChemCam Fires Laser For Millionth Time On Mars

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The ChemCam instrument on the Curiosity rover has fired 1 million times since it landed on Mars in 2012. Courtesy/NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
LANL News:
  • The Curiosity rover has been roaming the red planet for 12 years

The ChemCam instrument, developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory, recently zapped its laser for the 1 millionth time on Mars. Sitting on top of NASA’s Curiosity rover, ChemCam has been helping make groundbreaking discoveries since 2012.

“Not only is this a remarkable technical accomplishment for our instrument, but it also represents a staggering amount of chemistry data from Read More

Los Alamos Historical Society To Host First Lecture Of Season With NASA Astronaut Richard ‘Mike’ Mullane Sept. 10

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NASA Astronaut Richard ‘Mike’ Mullane

Los Alamos Historical Society News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society announces its first lecture of the season will feature NASA Astronaut Richard “Mike”  Mullane. This free event is 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.

Colonel Mullane, born Sept. 10, 1945, in Wichita Falls, Texas, and a longtime resident of Albuquerque  brings a wealth of experience and inspiration to the community. As a child of the space race, Mullane embarked on his own rocket experiments in the deserts near his childhood home, setting the stage for a remarkable Read More

New Mexico Economic Development Department Opens Applications For Science & Technology Business Startups

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EDD News:

SANTA FE — Applications are now being accepted for the Science & Technology Business Startup Grants from the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD).

The New Mexico Science & Technology Business Startup Grant is a competitive state-funded grant that supports small businesses engaged in research and development with the potential for commercializing their technology.

This grant assists early-stage companies that are developing a unique product and exhibit strong growth potential.

Funds from this grant are intended for business development expenses, providing Read More

Mason: Acid Canyon Well Within Safe Exposure Ranges

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By THOM MASON
Director
Los Alamos National Laboratory

During the Manhattan Project, the nation’s urgency to develop a weapon that could win World War II led to environmental decisions that have had long-standing consequences. That is why the Department of Energy Environmental Management and its contractor N3B continue to work to clean up legacy waste in Los Alamos.

This important cleanup work will continue for many years, however, cleanup has also yielded many success stories, returning once-contaminated land to a condition that is safe for the community once again. Acid Canyon in the Los Read More

Scenes From Atomicon 2024 In Los Alamos

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Atomicon 2024 participants prepare for the annual costume parade Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Kiersten Temple shines in her homemade costume as Annette from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Elyas Dezendorf looks spectacular as Gutterman from the video game Ultra during Atomicon Saturday in Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Library Associate for Youth Services Sienna Beattie dresses as Petra from the Shera cartoon to greet Atomicon participants Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo Read More