S&TR | April/May 2025

The Laboratory in the News

Commentary: Mission First, People Always

Commentary by Huban Gowadia

Strengthening the Power Grid to Weather the Elements

Lawrence Livermore researchers developed a computational model linking weather phenomena with functionality to optimize power grid infrastructure investments for reliable and resilient power delivery.

Pushing Matter to the Extreme

The National Ignition Facility creates starlike temperature and pressure conditions to research extraterrestrial physics.

Printing the Future of Fusion Targets

Advances in 3D printing enabled the first National Ignition Facility shots using fully printed target capsules with wetted foams.

AI Leadership for National Security

Lawrence Livermore expertise, capabilities, and collaborations make the Laboratory an AI leader in the national security space.

Patents