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Peter Beiersdorfer
// Recognition
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) has selected Lawrence Livermore scientist Peter Beiersdorfer as a fellow.
journal cover
// Journal Covers
Research team developed scientific article-processing tools that extract and structure information from the text and figures of nanomaterials articles, thereby enabling the creation of a personalized knowledgebase for nanomaterials synthesis that can be mined to help inform further nanomaterials development.
Electric power plant
// S&T Highlights
Livermore material scientists have used an additive manufacturing technique to create thermoelectric generators that can harvest waste heat.
Natural gas stove burner
// S&T Highlights
In 2019, Americans used less energy than in 2018, according to the most recent energy flow charts released by Lawrence Livermore.
JOM journal cover
// Journal Covers
Cold-spray deposition is used as an additive manufacturing technique to fabricate materials for thermoelectric generators in complex geometries.
an image of the Earth and its magnetic fields
// Distance Learning

Magnetic fields make motors, electrical generators, home appliances, tools, and many other technologies work. The Earth is surrounded and protected by a magnetic field from radiation.

Screen capture
// S&T Highlights
Information about the Lab's current activities regarding COVID-19 can be found on the research and response website.
3D structure of an antibody
// S&T Highlights
Livermore scientists are contributing to the global fight against COVID-19 by combining artificial intelligence/machine learning, bioinformatics and supercomputing to help discover candidates for new antibodies and pharmaceutical drugs to combat the disease.
The Lassen supercomputer
// S&T Highlights
The White House announced the launch of the COVID-19 High Performance Computing Consortium that can significantly advance the pace of scientific discovery in the fight to stop the virus.
Planetary defense simulation
// S&T Highlights
Planetary defense researchers at Lawrence Livermore continue to validate their ability to accurately simulate how they might deflect an Earth-bound asteroid.