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Multi-part figure showing measured and simulated flows within an imploding ICF hot spot
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Livermore researchers investigate a “low-mode” laser asymmetry that was significantly degrading performance at the National Ignition Facility.
Images of three planets offset from each other
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Livermore scientists have developed a new approach using machine learning to study the phase behaviors of superionic water with unprecedented resolution.
Journal cover Science Advances with vertical laser beam impacting surface with spheres at bottom
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Research reported here shows that Bessel beams offer unprecedented control over the spatiotemporal evolution of the melt pool in stainless steel (SS 316L) in comparison to Gaussian beams.
Plastic vial containing radioactive curium and the protein lanmodulin, glowing during a fluorescence spectroscopy experiment.
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Livermore scientists and collaborators have proposed a new mechanism by which nuclear waste could spread in the environment.
Qualitative graph of particle exposure versus airborne disease transmission
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Researchers model the physics of airborne disease transmission.
Artist's conception a a small molecule passing through the blood–brain barrier
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Scientists have developed a new, versatile antidote to counteract exposure to nerve agent poisoning.
Metal nozzles and laser beams
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Researchers studied the melting behavior of tantalum at multi-megabar pressures on the nanosecond timescale.
New York Police Department station
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A retrospective LLNL's response to 9/11, this article describes the development of the Biological Aerosol Sentry and Information System.
Two scientists with equipment
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Since the attacks on the nation on Sept. 11, 2001, the Lab has continued to provide expertise in threat and risk assessment, detection of threat materials, and forensic analysis.
Mark Zelinka
// Recognition
The American Meteorological Society has selected atmospheric scientist Mark Zelinka to receive the Henry G. Houghton Award.