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LANL: Venado’s Yearlong Voyage Powers Vital AI Science

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The Venado supercomputer at Los Alamos has achieved an impressive series of successes during its first year in operation. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • Part three: The supercomputer can help predict materials failure

In the year following its April 2024 ribbon-cutting, Venado — Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) newest, AI capable supercomputer — racked up an impressive collection of success stories. This four-part series reviews some of the supercomputer’s successful applications to high-priority, data-intensive science.

Now, Venado’s powerful processing and artificial intelligence Read More

Fr. Glenn: ‘I Will Well And Faithfully Discharge The Duties…’

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, we’re through mid-May, and we’re seeing all the end-of-school events coming to pass. V.E. Day—victory in Europe in World War II, was just passed on May 8, too, but with surprisingly little fanfare considering this year marks the 80th anniversary of the surrender. Coincidentally, our Memorial Day—the day primarily for mourning and honoring our military who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives—has been celebrated since just after the Civil War, first known as “Decoration Day” because the graves were decorated with flowers. Per va.gov: “It was not until after Read More

Dark Night This Evening At Spirio Field In White Rock

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From Pajarito Astronomers Club:

Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered with the Pajarito Astronomers Club for the Dark Night program. The community is invited to attend the May Dark Night this evening at Spirio Field, weather permitting. The forecast for tonight is mostly clear. Sunset is 8 p.m., and those gathered will begin observing Jupiter about 8:45 p.m., if it is clear to the west.

Anyone with an interest in stargazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Spirio Soccer Field this evening at Overlook Park in White Rock.

The Read More

Travel: Walk In The Footsteps Of Soldiers, Kings And Queens At Edinburgh Castle

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View looking out from Edinburgh Castle. Photo by Debbie Stone

Edinburgh Castle. Photo by Debbie Stone

 

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Edinburgh Castle is one of the most recognizable landmarks and top attractions in Scotland’s capital city. It’s hard to miss it, as this stone bastion sits upon a mighty rock atop the Royal Mile and has a commanding presence over the town. Those who built this stalwart stronghold knew what they were doing, as with this prime location, they had strategic advantage. 

As you tour the castle, you’ll learn that it has guarded some key moments Read More

New Mexico A Finalist In 2025 World Travel Awards

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TOURISM News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico was selected as one of six finalists for “North America’s Leading Regional Destination” for the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards.

The World Travel Awards, recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries, celebrate the destinations and experiences that leave a lasting impact on travelers worldwide.

This recognition reflects New Mexico’s commitment to offering authentic experiences, timeless splendor and hospitality that lingers with visitors long after their Read More

Los Alamos National Lab: Is Terraforming Mars Possible?

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Terraforming Mars would require warming the atmosphere to enable engineered microbes to create oxygen through photosynthesis, which would further allow for slow oxygen build-up to support liquid water and more complex life. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • A new paper in Nature Astronomy looks at the science

The possibility of terraforming Mars to make it habitable by humans has captured recent headlines and the imagination — but is there science to support it? In a recent perspective paper in Nature Astronomy, a team of planetary scientists, led by Pioneer Research Labs and the University of Chicago, Read More

Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflicts

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A handsome cougar appears on the prowl, perhaps searching for dinner. Photo by Hari Viswanathan.

PEEC News:

Mountain lions are secretive and rarely seen, but are an important part of the local ecosystem. Los Alamos sits on the edge of prime mountain lion habitat, and as more people live, work, and explore the outdoors, occasional wildlife encounters may happen.

Fortunately, mountain lions go to great lengths to avoid people.

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will present an engaging and family-friendly talk during which Bandelier National Monument Natural Resources Read More

Happy Mother’s Day 2025!

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Staff Report

Today marks Mother’s Day 2025 and the Los Alamos Daily Post news team wishes a most glorious day to all of our reader’s who are moms in Los Alamos, throughout the state, across the nation and around the world.

History of Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world.

The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. Jarvis would later denounce the holiday’s commercialization and spent the latter part of her life trying to remove it from the calendar.

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Los Alamos Business Owners Host Fundraiser To Support Sea Turtle Conservation In Costa Rica

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The community is invited to learn about the significance of Ostional as a nesting site for sea turtles during a fundraising event 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at SALA. Courtesy photo

The community is invited to learn about the significance of Ostional as a nesting site for sea turtles during a fundraising event 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at SALA. Courtesy photo

Conservation News:

Los Alamos business owners Carolyn Cowan of L.A. Bootery and Mesa Top Games & Toys and Allan Saenz of LA Net and SALA Event Center are hosting a fundraising event to support sea turtle conservation efforts in Ostional, Costa Read More

RPNM Statement On Historic Election Of Pope Leo XIV

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RPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE —The Republican Party of New Mexico Chairwoman Amy Barela issued the following statement on the historic election of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has taken the name Pope Leo XIV as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church.

“The Republican Party of New Mexico congratulates Pope Leo XIV on his historic election as the first American pope. We join with the Catholic community in New Mexico in celebrating this milestone and extend our heartfelt prayers for his success in leading the Church in faith and unity.”

The Republican Party of New Mexico remains committed Read More