Universe
“Thinking” Telescope Scans for Discoveries
The RAPTOR robotic telescope array patrols the night sky, detecting anomalies without human intervention.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/a_mind_of_its_own
Laser Revolutionizes Life-Saving Sciences
The short-pulse Trident laser promises to transform many areas of our lives, from cancer treatment to diverting destructive lightning strikes and diagnosing fusion experiments.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/high_energy_laser
Largest Sky Survey Reveals Dark Mysteries
The largest sky survey ever has unveiled dark energy and dark matter. These galactic phenomena make up 96 percent of the universe, and are leading scientists to question long-held beliefs such as Einstein’s theory of relativity.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/mapping_the_universe
Bird in the Hand
Tool streamlines acquisition of avian flu field data
This hand-held avian surveillance tool, developed by Torsten Staab of Chemical Diagnostics and Engineering, got the World Health Organization and National Institutes of Health very interested . . .
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