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UbiQD Secures $20M In Series B Funding To Scale Quantum Dot Technology Across Industries

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UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel marveling at the glowing quantum dots outside the company’s headquarters in Los Alamos. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.

UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel, far right, and the UbiQD team outside the company’s headquarters in Los Alamos. UbiQD is a global leader in quantum dot manufacturing and technology. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.

UbiQD News:

  • Investment to Expand Manufacturing, Accelerate R&D, and Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Next-Generation Nano Materials

UbiQD®, a global leader in quantum dot (QD) technology, today announced the close of its $20 million Read More

Young Artists To Explore The Universe In ‘Cosmic Frontiers At Illusions Art Gallery’ April 25 At Mesa Public Library

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NMC News:

The stars are aligning for a celebration of creativity and cosmic imagination! Join us for the “Cosmic Frontiers at Illusions Art Gallery” reception, a special K-6 student art show taking place 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, April 25 at the Mesa Public Library.

This stellar event features planet-themed artwork created by local elementary-aged students, showcasing their unique visions of our solar system and beyond. From vibrant depictions of alien worlds to imaginative renderings of our planetary neighbors, these young artists prove that creativity has no bounds.

All participating Read More

Vatican Announces Death Of Pope Francis April 21, 2025

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Pope Francis Dec. 17, 1936 – April 21, 2025
Courtesy/from his autobiography ‘Hope’

Vatican News:

Pope Francis, 88, died today, April 21, 2025, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.

The Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, made the announcement this morning:

“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Cardinal Farrell said. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to Read More

Community Invited To ‘Dark Night’ At Overlook Park April 26

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COUNTY News:

The Pajarito Astronomers Club is hosting County-sponsored “Dark Night” observing sessions through September at Overlook Park in White Rock.

These sessions are free and open to the public and occur once a month (on a Saturday evening near a new moon) when Los Alamos County turns off all the athletic field lights at the park.

A typical session will have 15-50 people looking through 4-6 telescopes, viewing galaxies, planets, star clusters, the moon and much more. Weather permitting, observing sessions start at sunset and end before midnight.

Visible will be planets, a variety of Read More

Altherr: Thank You All For All You Do And All You Have Done!

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The coloration of the Gila trout has been likened to a New Mexico sunset. Courtesy/Michael Altherr

By MICHAEL ALTHERR
Los Alamos

On this Earth Day, I want to pay tribute to the Federal employees and all those who insured the successes of the environmental movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s. In spite of the Vietnam War, and the sins of the Nixon administration, that period of time gave rise to The Clean Air Act (63’); The Wilderness Act (64’); The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (68’); The Endangered Species Act (74’); The Clean Water Act (77’) and others. It seems nostalgic to remember a time when  politicians Read More

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Hits Mars Rock Gold Mine: ‘It Has Been All We Had Hoped For And More’

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One of Perseverance’s hazard cameras captured the rover’s coring drill collecting the ‘Main River’ rock sample on ‘Witch Hazel Hill’ March 10, 2025, the 1,441st Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Courtesy/NASA/JPL-Caltech

By SHARMILA KUTHUNUR
Contributing Writer
space.com

  • “The last four months have been a whirlwind for the science team, and we still feel that Witch Hazel Hill has more to tell us.” –Perseverance’s project scientist Katie Morgan

NASA’s Perseverance rover is reveling in a scientific bonanza on Mars after finding a diverse array of rocks that are providing eager scientists Read More

Music Under The Stars At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium With Los Alamos Big Band Friday April 25

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The planetarium at Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) announces a special evening of live music and stunning planetarium visuals in celebration of it 25th anniversary 7-8 p.m. Friday, April 25. Music Under the Stars will feature a performance by the Los Alamos Big Band, set against the magical backdrop of the stars.

Following the performance, PEEC will host its 25th Anniversary Earth Day Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.

About the Event:

  • This unique event combines
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Scenes From Los Alamos Jewish Center’s 2025 Passover – First Day, Second Night Community Passover Seder

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Rabbi Jack Shlachter, foreground, leads members and friends of the Los Alamos Jewish Center (LAJC) congregation in the annual, family-friendly Passover – first day, second night community Seder Sunday night at Pig & Fig Café in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Rabbi Jack Shlachter leads the Passover – first day, second night community Seder Sunday in White Rock. The LAJC, at 2400 Canyon Road, is an unaffiliated, egalitarian congregation. Congregants come from a variety of Jewish backgrounds and interfaith families are welcome. LAJC is a mix of lay-led Read More

Pink Moon And Star Trails Dash Across White Rock Sky

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Pink Moon and star trails viewed early Saturday morning above White Rock. ‘While the name ‘Pink Moon’ might suggest a rosy-colored moon, the reality is a bit less magical. The name comes from the early spring bloom of a wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata, commonly known as creeping phlox or moss phlox. This flower, often called ‘moss pink’ was in full bloom around April’s full moon. Source: www.almanac.com. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More