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Los Alamos provides HOPE for radiation belt storm probes
The HOPE analyzer is one of a suite of instruments that was successfully launched as part of the Radiation Belt Storm Probe mission.8/30/12
Los Alamos researcher named as American Chemical Society Fellow
Kristin Omberg named for her contributions to national security as a “technical leader in detecting and mitigating biological threats” and to the ACS community.8/30/12
Los Alamos physicist honored by American Physical Society
George Kyrala is among a team honored with the American Physical Society’s 2012 John Dawson Award for Excellence in Plasma Physics Research. 8/29/12
ChemCam laser first analyses yield beautiful results
The laser instrument has fired nearly 500 shots so far that have produced strong, clear data about the composition of the Martian surface.8/23/12
Los Alamos engineer selected to participate in NAE's 2012 “Frontiers of Engineering” symposium
Engineers between 30 to 45 who are performing exceptional engineering research and technical work in a variety of disciplines attend the 2-1/2 day event. 8/22/12
Laser research shows promise for cancer treatment
Scientists have observed for the first time how a laser penetrates dense, electron-rich plasma to generate ions.8/20/12
ChemCam laser sets its sights on first Martian target
The successful capture of ChemCam’s first 10 photos sets the stage for the first test bursts of the instrument’s rock-zapping laser in the near future.8/17/12
Alan Bishop selected to lead LANL Science, Technology & Engineering directorate
Bishop has been acting in that role since Aug. 29, 2011.8/17/12
American Physical Society and Los Alamos National Laboratory jointly announce Eli Ben-Naim as Senior Editor, Physical Review E
Ben-Naim has been at Los Alamos since 1996.8/16/12
Donald J. Kintzer named to the Lawrence Livermore and Los Alamos Boards of Governors
The appointments take effect September 1.8/9/12
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