Technology

LANL: Strings Of Magnetic Energy Shown To Flex, Wiggle And Reconnect

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A microscopy snapshot of a lattice of frustrated nanomagnets. The red lines connect dynamic points of high energy at the vertices of the lattice, which are indicated by the yellow dots. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • Arrays of nanomagnets have string structures with complex topological processes

A multi-institutional team exploring the physics of collective behavior has developed and measured a model nanomagnetic array in which the behavior can be best understood as that of a set of wiggling strings. The strings, which are composed of connected points of high energy among the lattice, can stretch Read More

Students Across New Mexico Use Math, Science, Engineering Skills To Invent Problem-Solving Solutions

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A team from Española Valley High School created a glove to help improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s Disease. The lightweight, comfortable, inexpensive glove hides wires and can be worn anywhere to help people unlearn patterns of Parkinson’s Disease tremors. Team members, from left, Chelsea Sisneros, Emilio Sameniego, Dafne Rodriguez and Angel Zavala. Courtesy/NMT

A team from Española Valley High School presented their app for people who are visually impaired to use in selecting or purchasing clothing, helping them be more independent and gain self-confidence. The Read More

New Mexico Joins National Computer Education Organization

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NMPED News:week to join the

SANTA FE — New Mexico is one of seven new states this Expanding Computing Education Pathways (ECEP) Alliance, dedicated to education equity in schools across the country.

The new members, which also include Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, elevate the organization to 29 states and the territory of Puerto Rico. Collaborating with the U.S. National Science Foundation and Google.org, the alliance partners with each of them to boost student participation in quality computing programs.

As the Public Education Department’s Math Is Me Read More

State Announces New Online Portal For New Mexicans To Access Child Support Services

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HSD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) today launched a new website for parents and employers to access the state’s child support program.

YES.NM.GOV makes it easier for parents and guardians to complete child support applications and manage their cases. YES.NM.GOV also makes it easier for employers to assist parents with their child support obligations.

The new user-friendly and customer-oriented website was built based on direct feedback from parents and employers participating in the program. Parents and guardians can manage their support payments, Read More

NNSA To Award $100 Million For Stewardship Science Academic Alliances Centers Of Excellence

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NNSA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration selected eight universities to receive cooperative agreements totaling $100 million to establish nine Stewardship Science Academic Alliances (SSAA) Centers of Excellence to support research activities in areas of physical sciences and engineering. 

The SSAA program funds research grants and cooperative agreements to provide opportunities for scientific collaboration between the academic community and scientists at the DOE and NNSA national laboratories. A main objective Read More

Supercomputing Challenge Announces State Winners Including Daniel Kim Of Los Alamos High School

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Supercomputing Challenge News:

The Supercomputing Challenge is a program where students across the state work on computational projects over the school year covering self-chosen topics such as Computer Science, Behavioral Health Issues, Wildfire Detection, and Environmental Issues. 

The Challenge likes to refer to itself as an academic marathon, and this year’s group of students are recognized as critical thinkers, communicators,

The 2023 top three finalist projects:

First place: La Cueva High School, Machine Learning based Accessible Mobile App for Activity Recognition and Freezing Read More

NNSA Awards $428 Million Phase II Contract To Nuclear Fuel Services For Uranium Purification And Conversion

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NNSA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration awarded a $428,050,945 Phase II contract to Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS).

This follow-on contract establishes capabilities for initial production and up to two years of full production for the purification and conversion of highly enriched uranium (HEU) and very highly enriched uranium (VHEU). 

NNSA is modernizing facilities, equipment and processes used at the Y-12 National Security Complex to recycle and recover HEU. A Phase II contract will ensure an oxide-to-metal conversion Read More

Idaho Waste Treatment Facility Begins Operations To Address Tank Waste

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Inside the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit control room as operators prepare to introduce radiological sodium-bearing liquid waste into the facility Tuesday. Courtesy/DOE

EM Senior Advisor William “Ike” White and Idaho Cleanup Project Manager Connie Flohr, at center, thank Integrated Waste Treatment Unit staff at the Idaho National Laboratory Site in late March as they prepared for the start of radiological operations that will convert 900,000 gallons of sodium-bearing liquid waste to a dried, granular solid. EM Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeff Avery Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory Celebrating 80 Years Of Science, Innovation And Discovery Entire Month Of April

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LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has designated the entire month of April for its 80th birthday bash.

The public is invited to take part in the celebration by attending a talk by historian Madeline Whitacre from the Lab’s National Security Research Center, where she’ll discuss the facts, photos and stories from the Lab’s origins, on April 17, 5:30 – 7 p.m. at ProjectY in Los Alamos. 

Video gives a peek at rare footage

Additionally, you can see rare footage of the Laboratory’s history in this video, where Senior Historian Alan Carr narrates the story of the Lab from Read More

St. John’s College Santa Fe Goes 100% Solar

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New solar installation to be unveiled on Earth Day April 22 at St. John’s College. Photo by Kevin Lange

SANTA FE — St. John’s College President Mark Roosevelt will cut the ribbon on a new grid-tied solar installation at noon Saturday, April 22. The installation will generate 100% of the campus’s electricity and includes 1,670 solar panels and 20 electric vehicle charging stations for use by the St. John’s community.

“At St. John’s College, we are proud to be moving forward on multiple fronts The implementation of these sustainable solutions ensures that our campus facilities and student offerings Read More