S&TR | June 2025

The Laboratory in the News

Commentary — Connecting Innovations: The Critical Role of Interfaces and Communication

Commentary by Rebecca Dylla-Spears

Another Innovation Celebration

A unique laser optic design and two novel open-source software projects bring the Laboratory’s R&D 100 awards total to 182.

Stepping Up Laser Pulse Capabilities

Livermore scientists have created a novel optical device for generating arbitrary laser pulses relevant to high-energy-density experiment regimes.

Shape-Shifting Materials React and Respond

Using 3D printing, Livermore researchers can control shape change for liquid crystal elastomer structures in response to select stimuli, such as light and heat.

Celebrating 30 Years of Science & Technology Review

For three decades, Science & Technology Review has been the magazine of record for Lawrence Livermore’s scientific and technical achievements, communicating Laboratory innovation to a broad readership.

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