S&TR | September 2026

The Laboratory in the News

Commentary - Building a Lasting Legacy

Commentary by Carolyn Zerkle

Where the Future Comes to Work

Livermore’s Infrastructure plan for the next two decades includes transformative projects to bolster research in areas like fusion, additive manufacturing, computing, and stockpile stewardship while improving the employee experience.

From Construction Trash to Bio Treasure

An underutilized waste stream promises to accelerate microalgae growth for industry-scale bioproducts.

Charting a Course on Immune Response

By building a high-resolution immune atlas to map how the body responds to infection, Livermore scientists are revealing patterns that could improve diagnosis and guide therapy.

Inside Livermore’s Modernized Dissolver Train Facility

Upgrades to a facility used to process geologic materials from historic underground nuclear tests ensures the readiness of a unique scientific capability within the nuclear security enterprise.

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