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Science and Technology Highlights

LLNL has received two significant awards that will help advance the next stage of developing fiber-optic cable technology.

Livermore simulations are helping scientists understand and prevent traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Scientists have for the first time captured 3D images of microscopic cracks in metal caused by exposure to hydrogen, also known as hydrogen embrittlement.

The Advanced Radiographic Capability is the most energetic short-pulse laser in the world.

Researchers are exploring machine learning to process the data obtained during 3D builds.

Two new experimental techniques are shedding new light on the effects of hydrodynamic instabilities in NIF inertial confinement fusion implosions.

The Laboratory has developed a new technique that enhances the performance of its flexible thin-film biological sensors,

Multi-institutional research team develops a new system to control gene expression in laboratory bacteria.