Science

Learn Safe Sun-Viewing At Jemez Historic Site July 14

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The July 14 presentation at Jemez Historic Site will be followed by safe sun observation through two types of solar telescopes. Courtesy/JHS

Jemez Historic Site News:

The community is invited to join Jemez Historic Site for Looking to the Skies: Solar Viewing, co-presented with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) and New Mexico Arts 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, July 14.

TAAS member Tom Grzybowski will give a 45-minute presentation about “The Sun’s Nature and How to Observe its Features,” exploring the Sun’s key features that allow it to generate the earth’s life-giving environment.

The Read More

Los Alamos AI Takes Big Step In Predicting Earthquakes

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In June of 2018, the Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii experienced more than 50 quakes, which were recorded by seismic sensors and served as an important dataset for Los Alamos scientists.  Courtesy/Shutterstock.com

LANL News:

  • Scientists used powerful modeling software to find patterns in the continuous seismic waveforms during a series of stick-slip, magnitude-5 earthquakes

A team at Los Alamos National Laboratory used machine learning — an application of artificial intelligence — to detect the hidden signals that precede an earthquake. The findings at the Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii are part Read More

PEEC To Host Solar Car Racing And Electric Vehicle Show During 2024 Los Alamos ScienceFest July 13

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Solar car races are 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Pick up a solar car kit from the Nature Center during open hours between July 8-12, or pick up and build a kit at the EV Show. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will celebrate Los Alamos ScienceFest with its  annual Electric Vehicle Show and Solar Car Racing.

The event is Saturday, July 13 in the lot across Central between the Demo Garden and Los Alamos Police Station, northwest from Ashley Pond Park. 

Event Highlights:

  • Electric Vehicles Display: Explore a variety of electric-powered vehicles
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2024 Spaceport America Cup Comes To A Close

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View of the spaceport’s eastern approach along Spaceport America Boulevard. Courtesy/Spaceport America

Spaceport America News:

The latest edition of the world’s largest intercollegiate rocketry competition is in the books.

Concluding with the closing ceremony Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Pan America Center on the campus of New Mexico State University, the 2024 Spaceport America Cup again featured the technical prowess of thousands of the world’s most intellectually gifted college students centered around the field of intercollegiate rocketry.

Of the 152 teams who signed up to Read More

 LANL: AI Can Help Forecast Toxic ‘Blue-Green Tides’

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Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a common occurrence in western Lake Erie. Courtesy/U.S.G.S.

LANL News:

  • Los Alamos scientists seek to build computer models for predicting harmful cyanobacterial bloom events

A team of Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists plan to use artificial intelligence modeling to forecast, and better understand, a growing threat to water caused by toxic algal blooms. Fueled by climate change and rising water temperatures, these harmful algal blooms, or HABs, have grown in intensity and frequency. They have now been reported in all 50 U.S. states.

“Harmful algal Read More

Last Call July 5 For STEM Summer Camp Registration

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STEM Santa Fe News:

Last Call … Registration ends Friday July 5 for the last remaining spots available for the STEM Summer Camp before they’re all gone.

The upcoming STEM Summer Camp “3D Design and Printing” runs 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, July 8-11.

Coed innovators rising into 7th to 9th grades will be a part of an exciting weeklong summer camp where they will be introduced to the world of 3D design and 3D printing. This introductory program to 3D Printing is designed to ignite creativity, enhance problem-solving skills, and inspire future STEM careers.

Participants will Read More

New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science To Celebrate International Asteroid Day Sunday June 30

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NMMNHS News:

Celebrate International Asteroid Day at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) with hands-on activities, special programming, and visits from New Mexico space scientists 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 30.

This international event is held June 30 every year, the anniversary of the largest impact from a space object to happen in human history, the “Tunguska event”.

Asteroid Day will feature hands-on activities and family-friendly demonstrations. Learn how to tell the difference between meteorites and Earth rocks with experts from the University of Read More

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2024 Summer Lecture Series Presents Talk By Dr. Steven Collins June 25 At SALA

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LAFSF News:

Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum 2024 Summer Lecture Series presents “An abundance of archaeological and historical evidence links the Exodus events to the collapse of Egypt’s mighty 18th Dynasty” by Dr. Steven Collins, Tuesday June 25, 2024.

The lecture is open to the public and begins with a light meal served at 6 p.m. followed by the lecture at 6:30 p.m. at SALA Event Center.

About the lecture:

The dating of the Israelite Exodus from Egypt has always seemed difficult, as attested by the fact that the range of proposed timeframes for this important event spans two centuries Read More

New Mexico Consortium Brings ‘Your State Of Science’ Event Series To Los Alamos!

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New Mexico Consortium News:

“Your State of Science” event series hosted by the New Mexico Consortium, brings New Mexico experts to Los Alamos to discuss exciting research happening in New Mexico.

The first round is being launched with this year’s Los Alamos ScienceFest held during July 2024. A range of exciting topics will educate the community about their State of Science.

The community is invited to these events and learn about what cool things are taking place in the state! Mark the calendars now and plan to attend.

This July the schedule is as follows:

  • July 13: Robot Outreach Program

    Professor

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STEM Summer Camps Fuel Childrens Curiosity, Creativity

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STEM News:

Young innovators raising 7th to 9th graders will be a part of an exciting weeklong summer camp where they will be introduced to the world of 3D design and 3D printing! This introductory program to 3D Printing is designed to ignite creativity, enhance problem-solving skills, and inspire future STEM careers.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling using intro level software, bringing their imaginative designs to life through cutting-edge 3D printing technology. By the end of the week, students will create a 3D printed project and understand the principles behind Read More