Science and Innovation

Science and Innovation

We solve some of the nation's most difficult national security problems by applying our world-class science, technology and engineering.

Information, Science & Technology

Leveraging advances in theory, algorithms, and the exponential growth of high-performance computing
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Materials for the Future

Optimizing materials by predicting and controlling their performance and functionality through discovery science and engineering
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Nuclear and Particle Futures

Integrating nuclear experiments, theory, and simulation to understand and engineer complex nuclear phenomena
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Science of Signatures

System identification and characterization in the areas of global security, nuclear defense, energy & health
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Complex Natural & Engineered Systems

Improving engineered systems, understanding the interface of human and engineered systems from the subsurface to space, and studying how complex natural systems impact humanity
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Weapons Systems

Strengthens the institutional strategic research in capabilities underpinning the Laboratory’s weapons program that address emerging national security challenges
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Advancing our nation’s security

The Laboratory’s greatest strength is in our multidisciplinary capabilities. Los Alamos maintains broad science, technology, and engineering (STE) capabilities across multiple disciplines, leveraged to meet the Laboratory’s diverse national security missions.

Our STE work is organized under six Capabilities Pillars. Each Capability Pillar allows the Laboratory to rapidly and effectively draw on the necessary scientific capabilities at Los Alamos National Laboratory, so we can address national security challenges as they arise and offer viable solutions.

Science Programs: Focusing on basic and applied R&D

Our science programs are the focal point for basic and applied research and development (R&D) programs focusing on energy, medical, biotechnology, high-energy physics, and advanced scientific computing programs. Learn more about our Science Programs.

Science Facilities: Conducting world-class research

Our world-class facilities are a critical component for maintaining the vitality and leadership of our STE capabilities for national security. Learn more about our national user facilities and our signature science facilities.

STE Highlights: Current science, technology, and engineering

The STE Highlights website features some of our current, cutting-edge scientific research at Los Alamos. The highlights also include recent awards and recognitions of Los Alamos scientists. Highlights are published once a month and produced by the Laboratory's Science, Technology, and Engineering directorate.