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The drive toward hydrogen vehicles just got shorter
Researchers have revealed a new single-stage method for recharging the hydrogen storage compound ammonia borane. - 3/21/11
LANL announces new senior leadership position, associated organizational restructuring
Paul Henry named principal associate director for capital projects. - 3/18/11
Apply by March 31 for nontraditional student scholarship
The scholarship will provide funds to employees or students pursuing a certificate, a two-year-degree, or a baccalaureate degree at NNMC. - 3/16/11
New Human Resources division leader selected
Donna J. Hampton has been named the new Human Resources Division leader. - 3/15/11
Zerkle to lead LANL’s Information Technology organization
Information Technology is responsible for departmental computing, software and software applications, and computing networks and infrastructure. - 3/14/11
Director's commitment to diversity recognized
Profiles in Diversity Journal is recognizing Director Michael Anastasio for his commitment to workplace diversity. - 3/11/11
Frontiers In Science public lectures: Harvesting energy from air
Includes a discussion on research that engineers are conducting to increase turbine power output and make them last longer. - 3/10/11
Stellar science unveiled at space conference
The Laboratory will be represented in more than 20 papers to be given at the 42nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in Houston. - 3/8/11
Lab captures five Society for Technical Communication awards
Reducing Global Threats through Innovative Science and Technology rendered as a deck of playing cards, earned a Distinguished Technical Communication award. - 3/8/11
Lab wins six NNSA Pollution Prevention awards
The Laboratory has captured awards for projects ranging from energy savings to creating fuels from algae. - 3/7/11
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Other News from LANL
- LANL computer model boosts engine efficiency The KIVA model has been instrumental in helping researchers and manufacturers understand combustion processes, accelerate engine development and improve engine design and efficiency. September 25, 2012
- Unions, LANL sign labor agreements The New Mexico Building and Construction Trades Council and Los Alamos National Security LLC, announced the signing of a series of labor agreements that affect nearly 750 construction and maintenance workers.September 21, 2012
- LANS Board of Governors extends Community Commitment Plan $3 million of the company’s management fee invested each year in education, economic development and community giving September 18, 2012
- Wallace to bring earthquakes to life for Café Scientifique New Mexico series The fun, free conversation series provides a way for teens to explore the latest ideas in science and technology.September 13, 2012
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