Science

The Tiny Key To A Major Goal: Maximizing Crop Growth

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UC RIVERSIDE News:

University of California, Riverside (UC) scientists have significantly advanced the race to control plant responses to temperature on a rapidly warming planet. Key to this breakthrough is miRNA, a molecule nearly 200,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair.

With moderate increases in temperature, plants grow taller to avoid hotter ground and get fresher air. A landmark study published in the journal Nature Communications demonstrates that microRNA or miRNA is required for this growth. The study also identifies which miRNA molecules — out of more than 100 possibilities Read More

Scenes From 2023 Rocket Club Launch At Pinion School

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Pinion Elementary School in White Rock hosted the annual Rocket Club Launch Thursday morning. The 22 rocketeers launched their rockets in front of the entire student body. The event generated lots of excitement as the rocketeers launched their rockets and made a mad dash onto the landing field to catch their rockets as they descended by parachute for a soft landing. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Volunteers at the rocket launch event include Robb Hermes, Ray Flesner, Fran Flesner, Alex Short’s mom, and Los Alamos High School students Wilson White and Brandon Stokes. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

LAPS: Fourteen Students Qualify For State Science Fair

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Students from Los Alamos Public Schools gather for a photo at the Regional Science Fair at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M. Photo by Pamela Miller

Los Alamos High School junior Daniel Kim, left, won Best of Show at the Regional Science Fair and LAHS junior Andres Iturregui won first alternate for Best of Show. Photo by Pamela Miller

LAPS News:

Fourteen students will be representing Los Alamos Public Schools at the New Mexico State Science Fair next month after qualifying at the Regional Science Fair.

Los Alamos High School junior Daniel Kim won Best of Show at the Regional Science Read More

Verus® Research Hires Melissa Sisneros As New Technical Director For Nuclear Test Environments

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Melissa Sisneros

VERUS RESEARCH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Verus® Research, a New Mexico-based team of scientists and engineers specializing in advanced research and technology development, announces the appointment of Melissa Sisneros as the company’s technical director for nuclear test environments.

A major focus of Sisneros’ work will be the successful fielding of the Orthrus neutron and gamma test capability on behalf of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division. Sisneros joins Verus Research after a successful career at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) as a senior technical Read More

SNL Announces New Mexico Regional Science Bowl Winners

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Aditya Koushik, with La Cueva Team 3, had enough points to win the round in the New Mexico Science Bowl. His team went on to win 3rd place in the competition. Photo by Craig Fritz 

Los Alamos High School Team 1: Coach Ali Renner, left, Isaac Gao, Linnhtet Htoon, Minhtet Htoon, Charles Cai, Mary Couture. Photo by Debra Menke

Los Alamos Middle School Team 2: Rafa Rocha, left, Lydia Davis, Amy Bartlett-Gaunt, Julia Zou, Drew Bacrania. Photo by Amy Bartlett-Gaunt 

SNL News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Regional Science Bowl, sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), brought together 14 high Read More

Fr. Glenn: Deus Ex Machina Novus

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Oh, how we love our toys. The new car, the new computer, the new house, or whatever fits our greatest fancy. On the social media sites we see people loving on their Lambo’ or kissing their Corvette. Oh … then there’s the squealing joy acquiring a new cellphone! (“Oh, my preciousss…”)

The trappings of wealth and prosperity can be so intoxicating. After all, do not my “things” indicate my intrinsic worth? Yet, no matter how often that thesis is disproven, we still hold it; even scripture laments: “The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.” (Proverbs Read More

LANL News Roundup: Lab Shares Compilation Of Stories

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Science: How can we tackle the biggest challenges? Ask a plant:

Without plants, we’d have no air to breathe or food to eat, yet plant science lingers in the shadowy wings while other fields take center stage. With the goal of shining the spotlight on plants, a new study presents the field’s top 100 most pressing questions for research to address the greatest challenges facing humanity. Read the full article here. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) shares a compilation of news stories including “How can we tackle the biggest challenges?” “Seagate and LANL collaborate” Read More

Los Alamos ScienceFest Announces 2023 Dates & Opens Registration For Discovery Day Booths

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ScienceFest 2023 News:

Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District have announced that Los Alamos ScienceFest 2023: Energy is July 7-18 around Los Alamos County and feature a variety of workshops, lectures, interactive science activities and more.

This year’s Discovery Day, featuring hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) demonstrations by local and regional businesses and organizations, along with entertainment, food vendors and a beer garden, is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 8 at Ashley Pond Park.

Each year, thousands flock to Los Alamos for ScienceFest, Read More

LANL Periodic Table Talk With Andrea Schmidt March 20

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Andrea Schmidt

LANL News:

The community is invited to join Andrea Schmidt for a LANL Periodic Table talk on making broadband capabilities economical, flexible and sustainable.

Details:

  • Time: 5:30-7 p.m.;
  • Date: Monday, March 20;
  • Location: ProjectY Cowork at 150 Central Park Square.

Read LANL’s March @theBradbury Read More

LANL: Attention All New Mexico Girls – Apply For Free Summer Physics Camp In Santa Fe!

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Women scientists and engineers at Los Alamos National Laboratory teach the free Summer Physics Camp for Young Women. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

New Mexico middle- and high-school students who identify as female or non-binary are encouraged to apply for the free, two-week Summer Physics Camp for Young Women, taught primarily by the women scientists and engineers of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), June 5-16.

The application deadline is April 1, 2023.

New this year: After three years of virtual camp during the pandemic, the 2023 camp is in person, held at the New Mexico School for the Arts Read More