Security
Safe shampoo or liquid bomb? MagViz airport screening launched
LANL created MagViz, a new tool that distinguishes potential-threat liquids from harmless ones screened at airport baggage checkpoints.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/concealed_threats_in_liquids
Lab Satellite Instruments Detect Nuclear Threats
Los Alamos nuclear detonation detection technologies protect the world.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/preventing_nuclear_war
ASPECT Plane Protects World from Toxins, Terrorism
Los Alamos' stealth airplane technology detects chemical and radioactive dangers—like a superhero vehicle but more advanced than what you see in the movies.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/protection_from_the_sky
Infrasonic Sensors Detect Silent National Security Threats
Missiles and meteors are often silent—some designed to be concealed—but Los Alamos scientist Doug ReVelle perfected a method to detect these quiet dangers.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/hear_no_evil
New Antitoxins, Antiobiotics Battle Anthrax Terrorism
To counter the deadly effects of the anthrax pathogen, multiple approaches are being pursued by Los Alamos, including development of a life-saving antitoxin.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/deadly_effects
Scanner detects concealed threats making public places safer
Muon tomography scanner safely and rapidly detects concealed nuclear threats.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/detecting_dangerous_substances
Students personalize ecology
Shark finning this year's focus of new student program
Student Sustainability Challenge encourages implementation of sustainable "green" concepts across the Lab.
Currents, the Laboratory's monthly employee magazine, highlighting people in the workplace.