Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Meeting national security challenges with #science and #technology. (Note: RTs and MTs do not imply endorsements.)
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Joined May 2010
Two Los Alamos technologies — software to predict disease spread and a toolkit to develop enzymes for industry — have won R&D 100 Awards, the “Oscars of innovation.” 🏆 “These awards highlight the remarkable impact of our work,” Thom Mason said. 📰
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Two Los Alamos National Laboratory-led technologies — a software that helps predict disease spread and a screening toolkit that develops enzymes for industrial applications — have won R&D 100 Awards,...
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Burying the competition 🏆 Five days of hard work came down to five minutes of digging in a recent engineering contest to build the best hole-digging robot dog.
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Who will dig their way to victory? 👀 Five teams of Lab engineers competed to build the ultimate hole-digging robot dog in a recent engineering sprint. See the winning team in part 2!
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Today we reflect on September 11, 2001 — a day that forever changed our nation and the world. We honor the memory of those who lost their lives and recognize the courage of first responders, service members and everyday heroes who stepped forward in the face of tragedy.
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Crunching numbers, changing lives 📊 17 Lab data scientists spent a week turning raw data into real-world solutions for New Mexico nonprofits, from housing to hunger relief. 👇 https://t.co/bZVMZOSqFE
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“The dichotomy has never been more clear, that you have one side that wants to fundamentally transform one of the greatest blessings that God has given his children, and that is this country.” - Charlie Kirk
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“I work for our staff," says Environmental Stewardship leader Nate Biletnikoff. From polar research stations to Washington oil fields and the labs of Los Alamos, Biletnikoff knows how to break the ice to build trust across teams. 👇 https://t.co/vxg6rTV64T
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Wish you could have 3 days off EVERY week? 👀 Check out our shift work jobs for competitive pay and a 4-day workweek that fits your life 👉 https://t.co/MuXnKZPrWB
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Digging their way to victory 🐾 Five teams of Los Alamos engineers competed to build the ultimate hole-digging robot dog in a recent engineering sprint. See more on the Lab's Innovation Sprints in our National Security Science magazine 👇 https://t.co/8uMVVFFz7K
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At Los Alamos, our 3,500+ engineers shape everything from hydrodynamic tests to plutonium facilities. See the personal stories of 23 engineers building, testing and innovating to secure our country's future in our National Security Science Magazine 👉
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Meet 23 Laboratory engineers who support national security.
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A summer camp for curious minds 💡 30 middle and high school students spent their days building robotic hands, programming circuit boards and getting inspired by real-life scientists and role models at the 2025 Summer Physics Camp. 👉 https://t.co/4a0vHgN8Jq
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Engineers applying the old way: 😩 Engineers applying with Fonzi: Super Saiyan mode
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Then and Now ⛵🪿 From sailboats to summer concerts and even atomic history, Ashley Pond has seen it all. Named for the founder of the Los Alamos Ranch School, Ashley Pond Jr., the pond's full name could be Ashley Pond's Pond — but most call it "Ashley Pond." #NationalBeachDay
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Keeping satellites shock-free ⚡ Ever been zapped by a doorknob? Satellites can experience similar static shocks on a much larger scale. Lab researchers just found out how electron buildups trigger these jolts — a step toward protecting vital space tech.👇 https://t.co/s152BudTo9
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Supplies for success 🎒 Lab employees donated $45,000 of school supplies in this year's Back to School Drive, making a meaningful difference for 1,500 children at 16 Northern New Mexico schools 👇
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Thanks to the generosity of Los Alamos National Laboratory employees, this year’s Back to School Drive will make a meaningful difference for 1,500 elementary and middle school students attending 16...
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How proton radiography sees through steel 💥 Explore the science behind detonations that *don’t* go boom in our 1663 magazine 👉 https://t.co/8hJydK1MxB
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Postdoc power 🧠 At Los Alamos, our postdoctoral scientists aren’t just doing research — they’re shaping the future of science.
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Is your tactical brand on national TV? It could be. Some of the smartest names in the space are finding new ways to reach their ideal customers—and make an impression. See how you can too.
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Lightning strikes, data speaks ⚡️ Lab scientists used machine learning to capture the largest lightning signal dataset of its kind — shedding new light(ning) on dangerous storms. 👉 https://t.co/v1iq295oiv
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Did you know the Lab manages 50+ miles of trails? 🥾 Whether by hoof, boot or bike, there’s an adventure for you. Explore our interactive map 👉 https://t.co/yQbHU8tQjI
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How long does a neutron live once it’s free from an atom? ⚛️ Using a giant magnetic "bathtub" that traps ultracold neutrons, Los Alamos just found the most accurate answer yet 👇
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Incorporated into every aspect of everyday life, the neutron is a fundamental particle of nature. Now, a research collaboration led by Los Alamos National Laboratory has improved the precision of...
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Dollars for scholars 🎓 130 New Mexico students will receive a record-breaking $1,030,000 in scholarships from the independent nonprofit LANL Foundation, largely funded by donations from Lab employees. 👇 https://t.co/KMoRxDSB8Z
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Who let the dogs in? We did! 🐾 In a recent Lunch and Learn with Assistance Dogs of the West, Lab employees learned how they can lend a paw to support the nonprofit's valuable work training service dogs.
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