Science and Technology Highlights

IPCC report coer
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Scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region and across the whole climate system, according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report.
Scientists looking at computer screens
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LLNL Forensic Science Center scientists earned an “A” grade in the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons’ (OPCW) recent biomedical proficiency test.
Artist's rendering of molecules flowing through three electrodes
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To take advantage of the growing abundance and cheaper costs of renewable energy, Livermore scientists and engineers are 3D printing flow-through electrodes.
Radiating lines of white
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The next generation of high-repetition-rate, short-pulse lasers promises to accelerate and advance high-energy-density and photon science.
Precision Diagnostic System layout in graphical form
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The new Precision Diagnostic System has an advanced array of diagnostic tools that help researchers experiment with potential methods to increase laser performance
Artist's conception of molecules in a layer
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New materials made with carbon nanotube composites and a special thin polymer layer protect first responders from chemical and biological threats without sacrificing breathability and comfort.
Nozzle emitting bluish gas
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A new take on an additive manufacturing tool may be the key to capturing waste heat from manufacturing processes and converting it to electricity.
Two masked people flank metal box
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Livermore technology transfer and private-sector partnerships played an important role in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Artist's rendering of 3D print machine creating electrochemical reactor
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A research team leverages the power of 3D printing to improve the performance of electrochemical reactors used to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) to useful energy sources, chemicals and material feedstocks.
Artist's rendering of bacteria in soil
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Just a few bacterial groups found in ecosystems across the planet are responsible for more than half of carbon cycling in soils.