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Lunar landscape composite image
// S&T Highlights
Livermore scientists unravel the history of the solar system through cosmochemistry.
Computer-aided design models show how the micromirrors are configured.
// S&T Highlights
Livermore engineers develop an array of thousands of constantly moving hexagonal mirrors, each measuring just 1 millimeter square.
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics journal cover
// Journal Covers
The authors present a joint experimental–theoretical study that elucidates the key atomistic mechanisms associated with the initial stages of hydrogen uptake within MgB2.
image of researchers holding 4D printed material
// S&T Highlights
For the first time, Livermore researchers have successfully 3D printed composite silicone materials that are flexible, stretchable and possess shape memory behavior.
The Wolter optic
// S&T Highlights
Livermore researchers are working to adapt the specialized optics used in orbiting x-ray telescopes to provide high-resolution images of man-made x-ray sources here on Earth.
Artist conception of diamond rain falling in giant planet
// S&T Highlights
Scientists have observed “diamond rain” for the first time as it formed under extremely high pressure.
photo of Regina Soufli and SPIE logo
// Recognition
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory physicist Regina Soufli has been elected as an International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) senior member.
Propellants, Exlosives, Pyrotechnics journal cover
// Journal Covers
A Livermore team tests powders as a mock material for HMX.
image of michael schneider
// Recognition
LLNL researcher Michael Schneider's work in dark energy has earned him a Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science 2017 Early Career Research award.
Joanna Albala was named the STEM Advocate of the Year
// Recognition
Livermore’s Joanna Albala was recently named the STEM Advocate of the Year by the Executive Council of the North Central Valley STEM Center for going above and beyond in creating opportunities for students.