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
A single sting from the geography cone snail kills 65% of its victims: no antidote. Now, Los Alamos scientists are using AI to decode this deadly venom and pave the way for lifesaving anti-toxins — before nature or bad actors can strike. 🐌
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The Manhattan Project wasn't just scientists — it was engineers, too. 🏗️ From our latest National Security Science magazine, meet the engineer detachments who made the Manhattan Project possible, from operating power plants to building labs. 👉
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AI breakthrough unravels barriers between DNA and disease treatment 🧬 A new model powered by the Lab's newest supercomputer, Venado, could lead to improved drug therapies for cancer and more👇
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Part two in a series on LANL's newest supercomputer Venado and the how its AI capabilities enable new research.
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Now hiring for night and weekend shifts!🌛 At Los Alamos, the important work we do runs 24/7. 💰 Enjoy night shift differential pay, with premium pay for weekends.👷♂️ Roles for all experience and education levels.📆 Four-day weeks that fit your life . 👇
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Building lasting bridges 🌉 In a new mentorship program for administrative professionals, "mentors learn just as much from their mentees," says program lead Tara Cotten. This 50/50 partnership model is fostering growth and creating connections across the Lab.
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Did you know Los Alamos has its very own particle accelerator? ⚛️ Los Alamos Neutron Science Center, or LANSCE, accelerates all kinds of science in support of national security. Explore LANSCE in our latest 1663 magazine 👇
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Handle with care — this Lab scientist is also a ceramicist. “As a chemist and a lifelong learner, for me, the most enjoyable part of pottery is glaze formulation," says Levi Lystrom. See more in our latest National Security Science magazine 👇
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From the depths to the desert: three Navy officers who served in the same submarine squadron now serve their country at the Lab. 🇺🇸 👇
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In the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, three Navy officers once patrolled the seas aboard Ohio-class submarines, ready to deploy the nation's ultimate strategic deterrent should the order ever come.
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Mining with . amino acids? 😮 LANL scientists are engineering proteins to extract rare earth elements from low-grade ore. Explore this cleaner, more efficient mining method in our National Security Science magazine 👇
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Los Alamos scientists aim to boost rare earth element supply through protein engineering.
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From our home in Los Alamos to every corner of this great nation, Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Today we honor our country's freedom, innovation and spirit of discovery.
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The Lab advances stockpile modernization and fulfills the nation’s deterrence requirements through manufacturing missions including plutonium pits. We remain the only place in the U.S. where pits can be made. #DOENationalLabs 👇
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$426 million saved 💰 Los Alamos contributed nearly 25% of the DOE's $2 billion in savings through the Supply Chain Management Center (SCMC). The SCMC eliminates duplication, negotiates lower prices and protects taxpayer dollars. 👇
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Los Alamos National Laboratory saved $426 million — almost one quarter — of the Supply Chain Management Center’s lifetime savings of $2 billion.
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Then and Now: As seen in our National Security Science magazine, the historic 1948 East Gate Guard Tower watched over Los Alamos for decades. Today, after undergoing critical renovations, it still welcomes visitors to town — not as a guard station, but a reminder of our history.
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More than just keeping the lights on 💡 How operations expert Ed Anderson built a 40-year career with integrity, trust and the "loudest chick in the nest" 👇
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Ed Anderson’s career as a construction field engineer has helped him to become a trusted leader and operations expert in the Department of Energy complex.
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Rediscovering a forgotten fusion breakthrough ⚛️ You may not have heard of physicist Arthur Ruhlig, but his 1938 experiment was a seminal moment in nuclear physics. A new collaboration led by Los Alamos just replicated Ruhlig's pioneering work 👇
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A Los Alamos collaboration has replicated an important but largely forgotten physics experiment: the first deuterium-tritium (DT) fusion observation.
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Go behind the scenes of four remarkable science experiments in our latest issue of Physical Science Vistas — including a record-breaking hydrotest, high-energy dynamic imaging and a promising method of alloying uranium 👇
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Explore highlights of the Physical Sciences Directorate’s groundbreaking research and innovations in experimental physics and materials science.
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We're using AI to find solutions to big national security and science challenges. Venado, our newest AI-capable supercomputer, is accelerating scientific breakthroughs — and we’re partnering w/ OpenAI & NVIDIA to supercharge discoveries. #DOENationalLabs👇
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Congratulations to three Lab winners of the Patriot Award, presented by the Department of Defense for support of employees who serve. 🇺🇸. National Guardsman Josh Rowley nominated his managers Ed Cagle, Mark Voss and Nestor Trujillo for the honor. 👇
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Josh Rowley was nominated his managers for the Patriot Award, presented by the Department of Defense's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve office.
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The latest issue of National Security Science is here — spotlighting the engineers turning big ideas into real-world solutions. From cutting-edge tools to national security tech, see how it all comes together.
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National Security Science magazine showcases Los Alamos National Laboratory's groundbreaking work in science, innovation, and national security advancements.
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