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S&TR | September 2024
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary: From Innovation to Transformation
GUIDEing Drug Development
A New Era in Pulsed Power
Advancing Security in Space
Lowering California’s Carbon Removal Barriers
Awards
Patents
Past Issues
July/August 2024
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary: Meeting Mission Needs with Quantum Science
Revolutionizing Quantum Science
Targeting Lasers as Sources
Clay for the Cure
A Cut Above
Awards
Patents
June 2024
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary: Building Legacies, Advancing Science
A Legacy of Research
Spot-Shadowing Damage on Laser Optics
Understanding the Changing Climate
Terminal Diagnostics at Sea
Awards
Patents
April/May 2024
The Laboratory in the News
Collaboration for Transformation
Energizing Enclaves
A New Dimension of Glass
Advancing Rare-Earth Biomining for a Secure Supply
The Superblock—An Essential Facility for Nuclear Operations
Awards
Patents
March 2024
The Laboratory in the News
Celebrating Livermore’s Record of Innovation
The Laboratory’s Habit of Innovation
Growing Semiconductors, Reducing Cost
Data Reinforcements
Evolving at the Speed of Exascale
Awards
Patents
January/February 2024
The Laboratory in the News
Innovation Beyond the Speed of Sound
Breaking Materials at Breakneck Speeds
Expanding National Security Capabilities
Upgrading Facilities and Experiences
Collaborations and Curiosity
Awards
Patents
December 2023
The Laboratory in the News
Supporting the Mission with Materials Excellence
SHASTA Lays Foundations for Hydrogen Energy Storage
Beneath the Surface
Big Potential with Small-Scale Carbon Capture
Ultrawide Bandgap Materials in the Spotlight
Awards
Patents
April/May 2023
The Laboratory in the News
On Target for Space Security
A Lasting Impact DART
Streamlined
High-Performance Postdocs
Sit, Stay, Print
Awards
Patents
March 2023
The Laboratory in the News
Accelerating Knowledge and Critical Timelines
Stopping Corrosion Before It Starts
Expediting Research with Spack
LivIT Meets the Demand
Behind the Scenes: Livermore Fellows Share Offsite Assignment Stories
Awards
Patents
January/February 2023
The Laboratory in the News
A Legacy of Innovation
Optics for Petawatt Pulses
Big Risks and Bold Science
3D Printing Optical-Quality Glass
Powering Next-Generation Energy Storage Devices
Tracing a Decade of Growth
Awards
Patents
December 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Iron under Extremes
W87-1 The Modification that Invigorated an Enterprise
Deterrence through Strategic Latency
3D-Printed Microbes Enhance Biomaterials
Awards
Patents
October/November 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Small Things Considered
From Plasma to Digital Twins
Joining the Fight to Cure Neurodegenerative Disease
Sheltering Science Saves Lives
Awards
Patents
September 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
High Performance Storage System — Taking the Long View
Operational Resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Cinema in a Nanosecond
Cognitive Simulation Supercharges Scientific Research
Awards
Patents
July/August 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Real-Time Detection of Nuclear Threats
A Tradition of Excellence in Technology Innovation
A Serious Game for Incident Response Training
Charging Up and Rolling Out
Optimizing Workflow with Flux
Improving the Electrical Grid with the Speed of Light
Taking Implantable Microsystems to the Next Level
Awards
Patents
June 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Expanded Capabilities and Opportunities for Virtual Beam Line Code
Short Wavelengths Yield Big Dividends
The ACES in Our Hand
Additive Manufacturing Brings New Possibilities for Transparent Ceramics
Awards
Patents
April/May 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Beaming with Excellence
TRUly Well-Managed Waste
A Watery Detective Story
Awards
Patents
March 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
GEOSX Simulates Carbon Dioxide Storage
Nuclear Batteries with Potential
Defending U.S. Critical Infrastructure from Nation-State Cyberattacks
Mission Fulfillment with Exponential Impact
Awards
Patents
January/February 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
A Shot Like No Other
The Path to a Carbon Neutral California
Accelerating Nuclear Forensics in the Field
Assured and Robust…or Bust
Awards
Patents
November/December 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Extremely Bright, Incredibly Fast
Polymer Production Enclave Puts Additive Manufacturing on the Fast Track
Delivering Exceptional Promise
Hydrodynamic Experiments Support Stockpile Stewardship
Awards
Patents
September/October 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Accelerating the Path to Precision Medicine
Eyes High in the Skies
Shining a Light on Technical Excellence
Climate Change Comes into Focus
Awards
Patents
August 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Three Decades of Explosive Innovation
Planetary Research: Exploring Our Past and Future
Protecting Employees, Advancing The Mission
Embracing Risk for Transformational Results
Awards
Patents
July 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Transferring Laboratory Technology to Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic
Second Skin Protects against Invisible Threats
Lasers without Limits
2020 R&D 100 Award Winner: Versatile Cold Spray Harvests Waste Heat
Awards
Patents
June 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
The Shape of 3D Printing to Come
Building Confidence in Materials Modeling Using Statistics
Tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic
Predicting Combat Wound Recovery
Awards
Patents
May 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Bridging the Idea-to-Industry Gap
Gold Monoliths Lighter Than Air
Visualization Software Stands the Test of Time
60 Years of Cancer Research
Awards
Patents
April 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Exascale Software Lays Foundation for Discovery of New Materials
Shining a Bright Light on Plutonium
Neural Networks Search for the Nuclear Needle in a Haystack
Johnny Foster: Pushing the Boundaries of Science
Awards
Patents
March 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Evaluating Patients in the Harshest Environments
Fusion Supports the Stockpile
Hydrogen Vehicles Get a Quantum Boost
Tracking Plutonium through the Environment
Awards
Patents
February 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Charting the Nation's Energy Use
Celebrating Science and Engineering Outreach
Dense Plasma Focus Back in the Spotlight
The Exascale Software Portfolio
Awards
Patents
January 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Seismic Sleuths Set Off the Source Physics Experiment
Fighting Bacterial Infections with Machine Learning
Tailored Water Treatment Ready to Clean Up
Team Scienc Takes on Infrastructure
Awards
Patents
August 2020
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Tapping the Earth’s Heat for Clean Energy
The Worldwide Effort to Ban Chemical Weapons
Drop by Drop: A Promising Method for Printing Metal Parts
The Sierra Era
Awards
Patents
July 2020
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
A Revelation in Nuclear Science
Resiliency in Computer Applications
The Shape of Things to Come
Tuning into Dark Matter
Expanding Embolization Success
Software Installation Simplified
Awards
Portable Threat Assessment
Patents
September 2019
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Gently Compressing Materials to Record Levels
Laboratory Fellows Lend Their Expertise
Livermore: A Key Element in Expanding the Periodic Table
The Little Neutrino Experiment That Could
Awards
Patents
July/August 2019
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
A New Carbon Economy Takes Shape
No Shots in the Dark
Big Data Illuminates the Physical Sciences
The Pressure’s On: Diamond Anvil Cells Reimagined
Awards
Patents
June 2019
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
National Ignition Facility Celebrates 10 Years of Operation
Nerve-Agent Antidote Shows Great Potential
Ambassador Lecture Series Strengthens Academic Ties
Testing Missile Technology on the High Seas
Awards
Patents
May 2019
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Small Brain-on-a-Chip Promises Big Payoffs
A Brilliant Mind Leaves an Indelible Legacy
"Mini" Device Set to Analyze Mysterious Psyche
Energetic Laser Helps Test Weapon Survivability
Awards
Patents
April 2019
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Space Program Innovation, One Small Satellite at a Time
On the Threshold of a Critical Milestone
An Optical Revolution for X-Ray Imaging
Military Education Programs: a Two-Way Street
Awards
Patents
March 2019
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Machine Learning on a Mission
The Advanced Manufacturing Lab Is Open for Business
A Long Shot Pays Off in Vaccine Development
Looking Deep Inside a Superalloy
Awards
Patents
December 2018
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Livermore Leaps into Quantum Computing
Newly Created Water Phase Helps Solve Planetary Mystery
Defending the Vulnerable Power Grid
Virtual and Augmented Reality Yield New Insights
Awards
Patents
October/November 2018
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Extending the Life of a Workhorse Warhead
Stronger Structures through Scientific Collaboration
A Science-Based Tool for Emergency Planning
A Bird's-Eye View of Computing Performance
Awards
Patents
September 2018
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Two World-Class Lasers Combine to Power Applications
Solving the Mysteries of Metal Hardening
Machine Learning Points Toward New Laser Target Designs
Computer Modeling Provides New Insights into Traumatic Brain Injury
Awards
Patents
July/August 2018
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
The Case for Modern Forensic Science
X-Ray Machine Does Double Duty
A Slam Dunk Program for Aspiring Researchers
Interweaving Timelines for Faster Solutions
Awards
Patents
June 2018
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Delving Deeply into the Brain's Mysteries
Building a Network of Collaborative Autonomous Machines
Grassroots Innovation Grows Great Computational Ideas
Piecing Together a Nuclear Fireball
Awards
Patents
April/May 2018
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Renowned Accelerator Facility Turns 30
Enhanced Radiation Detection Training
Interconnecting a World of Petabytes
High-Throughput Pathogen Detection
Team Science Reaps International Recognition
Instruments Peer Deeply into Laser Experiments
Awards
Patents
March 2018
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Leading a Revolution in Design
"Beaming" Objects with Volumetric Lithography
Big Ideas for Tiny Targets
Going Beneath the Grid with Underground Energy Storage
Awards
Patents
January/February 2018
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary by Bruce Hendrickson
Ambassadors of Code
Microbiome Research Takes Flight
Modeling Seismoacoustic Waves of an Explosive Nature
A Solid Hydrogen-Storage Solution
Awards
Patents
December 2017
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
The Atmosphere around Climate Models
Investigating Water under Earth's Surface
The Dawn of an Optical Revolution
A Reversible Reaction Captures Carbon
Awards
Patents
October/November 2017
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Plutonium Isotope Standard Enhances International Safeguards
Preserving the Past to Protect the Future
Sudden Changes at Ultrahigh Pressure
Additive Manufacturing Helps Reinvent Nanoporous Materials
Awards
Patents
September 2017
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Unlocking the History of the Solar System
Guiding Laser Light with Thousands of Tiny Mirrors
Laboratory Outreach Programs Inspire the Next Generation
The Widest, Deepest Images of a Dynamic Universe
Awards
Patents
July/August 2017
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Advanced Laser Promises Exciting Applications
Detonation Science Blasts into a New Frontier
Computation Boosts Materials Discovery
Shocking Collisions of Cosmological Proportions
Awards
Patents
June 2017
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
A New Composite-Manufacturing Approach Takes Shape
Ready, Set, Innovate! Entrepreneurship Flourishes at the Laboratory
From the Laboratory to the World
A National Security Code Is Reborn for Industry
Awards
Patents
April/May 2017
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Prolonged Power in Remote Places
Investing in the Nation’s Future
Looking for Trouble on Optical Surfaces
Program Supports Blazing New Trails
Awards
Patents
March 2017
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
A Center of Excellence Prepares for Sierra
Agent Defeat Efforts Strike Gold
Forcing Failure in Granular Materials
Mighty ATLAS Supports Precise Alignment
Awards
Patents
January/February 2017
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Fabricating the World’s Thinnest Plastic Wrap
Revealing the Presence of Hidden Nuclear Materials
Toolset Promotes Carbon-Capture Solution
Computational Innovation Boosts Manufacturing
Novel Scintillator Improves X-Ray Imaging
LION Hunts for Nuclear Forensics Clues
Awards
Patents
December 2016
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Tiny Building Blocks Offer Outsized Protection and Breathability
Making an Impact on Asteroid Deflection
Getting to the End of the Matter
Laser Experiments Illuminate the Cosmos
Awards
Patents
October/November 2016
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
High-Performance Computing Takes Aim at Cancer
Rapid Recovery of Critical Infrastructure
New Insight into an Intriguing Material
Peering into the Brain with Chemical Biosensors
Awards
Patents
September 2016
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Facility Drives Hydrogen Vehicle Innovations
Peering into the Future of Lick Observatory
Nuclear Data Moves into the 21st Century
Laying the Groundwork for Extreme-Scale Computing
Awards
Patents
July/August 2016
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
A Detector to Study the Neutrino’s Nature
Seeking Out Hidden Radioactive Materials
Taming the Wild Frontiers of Plasma Science
Optics Become Less Rough, More Tough
Awards
Patents
June 2016
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Severance for Safety: Preventing Subsea Oil-Related Disasters
A Salute to Promising Technical Staff
Deep Neural Networks Bring Patterns into Focus
Mimicking Mother Nature to Mitigate Climate Change
Awards
Patents
April/May 2016
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Uncovering Dirty Secrets about Soil Carbon
Lasers Shed Light on the Universe’s Most Luminous Events
A Virtual Laboratory for Studying Biological Structures
Patents
Reducing Reliance on Critical Materials
Awards
March 2016
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Taking Topological Insulators for a Quantum Spin
Bioprinting Extends the Frontiers of Medical Treatment
Understanding Materials at the Nanoscale
Protecting Aquifers to Secure Clean Water for California
Awards
Patents
January/February 2016
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Powerful Laser System Improves Experimental Capabilities
Remarkable Advances in Three-Dimensional Printing
Fine-Tuning A Laser Beam
Improving Engine Designs with an Ultrafast Code
R&D 100 Award Finalists Support Laboratory Missions
A Growing Family of Targets for the National Ignition Facility
Awards
Patents
December 2015
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Tiny Capsules Trap Big Climate Menace
Smashing Science
Elusive Protein Structures Revealed by Advanced Lasers
Clues to Climate Change in Ocean Salinity
Awards
Patents
October/November 2015
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Thermite Research Heats Up
Turning an X-Ray Eye on Universes, Large and Small
Two-Part Microbial Detection Enhances Bioidentification
Advancing Next-Generation Rockets and the Engines that Power Them
Awards
Patents
September 2015
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Under Pressure: Granular Studies with Immeasurable Implications
Science on a Grand Scale
Biofuel Breakthrough with Engineered Bacteria
Supercapacitors Yield Energetic Secrets
Awards
Patents
July/August 2015
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
A New Role for Hair in Human Identification
The Rise of the SuperTruck
Taking the Pulse of the Stockpile
Stockpile Stewardship at 20 Years
Awards
Patents
June 2015
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Supporting an Exercise of Global Importance
Seismic Research Making Waves
Just Passing Through: Bridging the Communications Gap Between Cells and Circuits
Light yet Strong
Awards
Patents
April/May 2015
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
A Guiding Light for Designer Materials
Energy Applications Drive Carbon Aerogel Innovation
Helping Cities Prepare for Disaster
Diving into the Dynamics of Evolving Hydrogen
Awards
Patents
March 2015
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
When Weapons Age and Materials React
A Hub for Collaborative Innovation
Gearing Up for the Next Challenge in High-Performance Computing
An Increased Shot Rate at the National Ignition Facility
Awards
Patents
January/February 2015
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Investing in Early Career Researchers
Sleuthing an Optical Mystery
Next-Generation Manufacturing for the Stockpile
Building the Future: Modeling and Uncertainty Quantification for Accelerated Certification
Awards
Patents
December 2014
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Shaking Things Up for the Nation’s Defense
Working Smarter for a Sustainable Future
NuSTAR Peers into the Neutron Star Zoo
Crystals Go under the Microscope
Awards
Patents
October/November 2014
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Fast and Easy Identification of Explosives and Suspected Drugs
Novel Process Advances Optical Glass Polishing
A Super, Cool Device for Material Characterization
Promoting International Security through Nuclear Forensics
The Power of Combined Laser Light
Awards
Patents
September 2014
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Foams Help Heal a Deadly Affliction
Additive Manufacturing Reshapes Foam Design
Giant Steps for Adaptive Optics
Mapping Networks for Cyberdefense
Patents
July/August 2014
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Supercomputing Tools Speed Simulations
A New Model for Pharmaceutical Research
A Closer Look at the Rocky Underground
Evidence of a Turbulent Beginning
Awards
Patents
June 2014
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Discerning Humanity’s Imprint on Rainfall Patterns
Particle Detection Technology with a New National Security Mission
A Significant Achievement on the Path to Ignition
Tangled Nanotubes Ease Identification of Trace Chemicals
Patents
April/May 2014
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Tiny But Mighty Potential Allies in the Toxic Metal Cleanup Effort
Chemistry in Motion: Solving Big Problems with an Ultrafast Code
Nuclear Fusion through a Computational Microscope
Predicting Wind Power with Greater Accuracy
Awards
Patents
March 2014
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Biosecurity Gets a Boost with a Human-on-a-Chip
Tiny Silicon Pillars Can Detect Giant Threats
Radiochemistry Renaissance
Fuel Research Provides Insights into Basic Actinide Science
Awards
Patents
January/February 2014
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Betatron X Rays Bring Focus to a Very Small, Very Fast World
In Metals, Not All Twins Are Identical
Lighting a New Era of Scientific Discovery
Awards
Patents
December 2013
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Biological Mysteries Decoded with Radiocarbon Dating
Understanding Homemade Explosives to Enhance Aviation Security
Averting Impact: Modeling Solutions to Prevent Asteroid Collisions
2020 Vision for California Electric Grid
Awards
Patents
October/November 2013
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
DNA-Tagged Sugar Particles Simulate Aerosol Airflow Patterns
Fiber Lasers Get a Power Boost
Shielding the World’s Largest Laser from Harmful Pulses
High-Speed Movies at the Nanoscale
Enterprise Modeling Leads to Smarter Decisions
Mini-Apps Accelerate Hardware and Software Development
An Earthquake Exhibit with Magnitude
Patents
September 2013
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Trapped Ions Reveal the Undetected: A New Approach for Nuclear Decay Science
Gravity Detector Applies Outside-the-Box Thinking to Show What’s Inside the Box
A Bright Idea for Microscopy
NIF Experiments Track Weapons Effects to Improve Nuclear Forensics
Awards
Patents
July/August 2013
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Reaching for New Computational Heights with Sequoia
Coming Through in a Pinch: Z-Pinch Plasma Heralds Novel Accelerator Designs
Celebrating the Life and Contributions of Johnny Foster
A Diamond Mystery
Awards
Patents
June 2013
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Software Developers Get Their Hack On
Scaling Up Energy Innovation through Advanced Computing
Ready to Respond to Chemical Weapons
Awards
Patents
April/May 2013
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
A Faster and Cheaper Method to Detect Agents of Disease
Making a Better Photonic Crystal Fiber
A Transparent Success: Megatons to Megawatts Program
The Shot Heard ’Round the Complex
Awards
Patents
March 2013
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
New Mechanisms for Regulating Bone Formation
On the Path to Ignition
Chaotic Plasmas Give Birth to Orderly Electromagnetic Fields
Advanced Engineering Delivers More Exact Weapons Performance
Awards
Patents
January/February 2013
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Dealing with Data Overload in the Scientific Realm
Graphite, A Quick-Change Artist
Developing Lightweight Optics for Space
A Better Method for Desalinating Saltwater
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S&TR | September 2024
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary: From Innovation to Transformation
GUIDEing Drug Development
A New Era in Pulsed Power
Advancing Security in Space
Lowering California’s Carbon Removal Barriers
Awards
Patents
Past Issues
July/August 2024
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary: Meeting Mission Needs with Quantum Science
Revolutionizing Quantum Science
Targeting Lasers as Sources
Clay for the Cure
A Cut Above
Awards
Patents
June 2024
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary: Building Legacies, Advancing Science
A Legacy of Research
Spot-Shadowing Damage on Laser Optics
Understanding the Changing Climate
Terminal Diagnostics at Sea
Awards
Patents
April/May 2024
The Laboratory in the News
Collaboration for Transformation
Energizing Enclaves
A New Dimension of Glass
Advancing Rare-Earth Biomining for a Secure Supply
The Superblock—An Essential Facility for Nuclear Operations
Awards
Patents
March 2024
The Laboratory in the News
Celebrating Livermore’s Record of Innovation
The Laboratory’s Habit of Innovation
Growing Semiconductors, Reducing Cost
Data Reinforcements
Evolving at the Speed of Exascale
Awards
Patents
January/February 2024
The Laboratory in the News
Innovation Beyond the Speed of Sound
Breaking Materials at Breakneck Speeds
Expanding National Security Capabilities
Upgrading Facilities and Experiences
Collaborations and Curiosity
Awards
Patents
December 2023
The Laboratory in the News
Supporting the Mission with Materials Excellence
SHASTA Lays Foundations for Hydrogen Energy Storage
Beneath the Surface
Big Potential with Small-Scale Carbon Capture
Ultrawide Bandgap Materials in the Spotlight
Awards
Patents
April/May 2023
The Laboratory in the News
On Target for Space Security
A Lasting Impact DART
Streamlined
High-Performance Postdocs
Sit, Stay, Print
Awards
Patents
March 2023
The Laboratory in the News
Accelerating Knowledge and Critical Timelines
Stopping Corrosion Before It Starts
Expediting Research with Spack
LivIT Meets the Demand
Behind the Scenes: Livermore Fellows Share Offsite Assignment Stories
Awards
Patents
January/February 2023
The Laboratory in the News
A Legacy of Innovation
Optics for Petawatt Pulses
Big Risks and Bold Science
3D Printing Optical-Quality Glass
Powering Next-Generation Energy Storage Devices
Tracing a Decade of Growth
Awards
Patents
December 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Iron under Extremes
W87-1 The Modification that Invigorated an Enterprise
Deterrence through Strategic Latency
3D-Printed Microbes Enhance Biomaterials
Awards
Patents
October/November 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Small Things Considered
From Plasma to Digital Twins
Joining the Fight to Cure Neurodegenerative Disease
Sheltering Science Saves Lives
Awards
Patents
September 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
High Performance Storage System — Taking the Long View
Operational Resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Cinema in a Nanosecond
Cognitive Simulation Supercharges Scientific Research
Awards
Patents
July/August 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Real-Time Detection of Nuclear Threats
A Tradition of Excellence in Technology Innovation
A Serious Game for Incident Response Training
Charging Up and Rolling Out
Optimizing Workflow with Flux
Improving the Electrical Grid with the Speed of Light
Taking Implantable Microsystems to the Next Level
Awards
Patents
June 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Expanded Capabilities and Opportunities for Virtual Beam Line Code
Short Wavelengths Yield Big Dividends
The ACES in Our Hand
Additive Manufacturing Brings New Possibilities for Transparent Ceramics
Awards
Patents
April/May 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Beaming with Excellence
TRUly Well-Managed Waste
A Watery Detective Story
Awards
Patents
March 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
GEOSX Simulates Carbon Dioxide Storage
Nuclear Batteries with Potential
Defending U.S. Critical Infrastructure from Nation-State Cyberattacks
Mission Fulfillment with Exponential Impact
Awards
Patents
January/February 2022
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
A Shot Like No Other
The Path to a Carbon Neutral California
Accelerating Nuclear Forensics in the Field
Assured and Robust…or Bust
Awards
Patents
November/December 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Extremely Bright, Incredibly Fast
Polymer Production Enclave Puts Additive Manufacturing on the Fast Track
Delivering Exceptional Promise
Hydrodynamic Experiments Support Stockpile Stewardship
Awards
Patents
September/October 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Accelerating the Path to Precision Medicine
Eyes High in the Skies
Shining a Light on Technical Excellence
Climate Change Comes into Focus
Awards
Patents
August 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Three Decades of Explosive Innovation
Planetary Research: Exploring Our Past and Future
Protecting Employees, Advancing The Mission
Embracing Risk for Transformational Results
Awards
Patents
July 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Transferring Laboratory Technology to Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic
Second Skin Protects against Invisible Threats
Lasers without Limits
2020 R&D 100 Award Winner: Versatile Cold Spray Harvests Waste Heat
Awards
Patents
June 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
The Shape of 3D Printing to Come
Building Confidence in Materials Modeling Using Statistics
Tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic
Predicting Combat Wound Recovery
Awards
Patents
May 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Bridging the Idea-to-Industry Gap
Gold Monoliths Lighter Than Air
Visualization Software Stands the Test of Time
60 Years of Cancer Research
Awards
Patents
April 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Exascale Software Lays Foundation for Discovery of New Materials
Shining a Bright Light on Plutonium
Neural Networks Search for the Nuclear Needle in a Haystack
Johnny Foster: Pushing the Boundaries of Science
Awards
Patents
March 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Evaluating Patients in the Harshest Environments
Fusion Supports the Stockpile
Hydrogen Vehicles Get a Quantum Boost
Tracking Plutonium through the Environment
Awards
Patents
February 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Charting the Nation's Energy Use
Celebrating Science and Engineering Outreach
Dense Plasma Focus Back in the Spotlight
The Exascale Software Portfolio
Awards
Patents
January 2021
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Seismic Sleuths Set Off the Source Physics Experiment
Fighting Bacterial Infections with Machine Learning
Tailored Water Treatment Ready to Clean Up
Team Scienc Takes on Infrastructure
Awards
Patents
August 2020
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Tapping the Earth’s Heat for Clean Energy
The Worldwide Effort to Ban Chemical Weapons
Drop by Drop: A Promising Method for Printing Metal Parts
The Sierra Era
Awards
Patents
July 2020
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
A Revelation in Nuclear Science
Resiliency in Computer Applications
The Shape of Things to Come
Tuning into Dark Matter
Expanding Embolization Success
Software Installation Simplified
Awards
Portable Threat Assessment
Patents
September 2019
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
Gently Compressing Materials to Record Levels
Laboratory Fellows Lend Their Expertise
Livermore: A Key Element in Expanding the Periodic Table
The Little Neutrino Experiment That Could
Awards
Patents
July/August 2019
The Laboratory in the News
Commentary
A New Carbon Economy Takes Shape
No Shots in the Dark
Big Data Illuminates the Physical Sciences
The Pressure’s On: Diamond Anvil Cells Reimagined
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June 2019
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National Ignition Facility Celebrates 10 Years of Operation
Nerve-Agent Antidote Shows Great Potential
Ambassador Lecture Series Strengthens Academic Ties
Testing Missile Technology on the High Seas
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May 2019
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Small Brain-on-a-Chip Promises Big Payoffs
A Brilliant Mind Leaves an Indelible Legacy
"Mini" Device Set to Analyze Mysterious Psyche
Energetic Laser Helps Test Weapon Survivability
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April 2019
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Space Program Innovation, One Small Satellite at a Time
On the Threshold of a Critical Milestone
An Optical Revolution for X-Ray Imaging
Military Education Programs: a Two-Way Street
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March 2019
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Machine Learning on a Mission
The Advanced Manufacturing Lab Is Open for Business
A Long Shot Pays Off in Vaccine Development
Looking Deep Inside a Superalloy
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December 2018
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Livermore Leaps into Quantum Computing
Newly Created Water Phase Helps Solve Planetary Mystery
Defending the Vulnerable Power Grid
Virtual and Augmented Reality Yield New Insights
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October/November 2018
The Laboratory in the News
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Extending the Life of a Workhorse Warhead
Stronger Structures through Scientific Collaboration
A Science-Based Tool for Emergency Planning
A Bird's-Eye View of Computing Performance
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September 2018
The Laboratory in the News
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Two World-Class Lasers Combine to Power Applications
Solving the Mysteries of Metal Hardening
Machine Learning Points Toward New Laser Target Designs
Computer Modeling Provides New Insights into Traumatic Brain Injury
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July/August 2018
The Laboratory in the News
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The Case for Modern Forensic Science
X-Ray Machine Does Double Duty
A Slam Dunk Program for Aspiring Researchers
Interweaving Timelines for Faster Solutions
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June 2018
The Laboratory in the News
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Delving Deeply into the Brain's Mysteries
Building a Network of Collaborative Autonomous Machines
Grassroots Innovation Grows Great Computational Ideas
Piecing Together a Nuclear Fireball
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April/May 2018
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Renowned Accelerator Facility Turns 30
Enhanced Radiation Detection Training
Interconnecting a World of Petabytes
High-Throughput Pathogen Detection
Team Science Reaps International Recognition
Instruments Peer Deeply into Laser Experiments
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March 2018
The Laboratory in the News
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Leading a Revolution in Design
"Beaming" Objects with Volumetric Lithography
Big Ideas for Tiny Targets
Going Beneath the Grid with Underground Energy Storage
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January/February 2018
The Laboratory in the News
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Ambassadors of Code
Microbiome Research Takes Flight
Modeling Seismoacoustic Waves of an Explosive Nature
A Solid Hydrogen-Storage Solution
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December 2017
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The Atmosphere around Climate Models
Investigating Water under Earth's Surface
The Dawn of an Optical Revolution
A Reversible Reaction Captures Carbon
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October/November 2017
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Plutonium Isotope Standard Enhances International Safeguards
Preserving the Past to Protect the Future
Sudden Changes at Ultrahigh Pressure
Additive Manufacturing Helps Reinvent Nanoporous Materials
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September 2017
The Laboratory in the News
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Unlocking the History of the Solar System
Guiding Laser Light with Thousands of Tiny Mirrors
Laboratory Outreach Programs Inspire the Next Generation
The Widest, Deepest Images of a Dynamic Universe
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July/August 2017
The Laboratory in the News
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Advanced Laser Promises Exciting Applications
Detonation Science Blasts into a New Frontier
Computation Boosts Materials Discovery
Shocking Collisions of Cosmological Proportions
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June 2017
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A New Composite-Manufacturing Approach Takes Shape
Ready, Set, Innovate! Entrepreneurship Flourishes at the Laboratory
From the Laboratory to the World
A National Security Code Is Reborn for Industry
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April/May 2017
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Prolonged Power in Remote Places
Investing in the Nation’s Future
Looking for Trouble on Optical Surfaces
Program Supports Blazing New Trails
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March 2017
The Laboratory in the News
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A Center of Excellence Prepares for Sierra
Agent Defeat Efforts Strike Gold
Forcing Failure in Granular Materials
Mighty ATLAS Supports Precise Alignment
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January/February 2017
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Fabricating the World’s Thinnest Plastic Wrap
Revealing the Presence of Hidden Nuclear Materials
Toolset Promotes Carbon-Capture Solution
Computational Innovation Boosts Manufacturing
Novel Scintillator Improves X-Ray Imaging
LION Hunts for Nuclear Forensics Clues
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December 2016
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Tiny Building Blocks Offer Outsized Protection and Breathability
Making an Impact on Asteroid Deflection
Getting to the End of the Matter
Laser Experiments Illuminate the Cosmos
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October/November 2016
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High-Performance Computing Takes Aim at Cancer
Rapid Recovery of Critical Infrastructure
New Insight into an Intriguing Material
Peering into the Brain with Chemical Biosensors
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September 2016
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Facility Drives Hydrogen Vehicle Innovations
Peering into the Future of Lick Observatory
Nuclear Data Moves into the 21st Century
Laying the Groundwork for Extreme-Scale Computing
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July/August 2016
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A Detector to Study the Neutrino’s Nature
Seeking Out Hidden Radioactive Materials
Taming the Wild Frontiers of Plasma Science
Optics Become Less Rough, More Tough
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June 2016
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Severance for Safety: Preventing Subsea Oil-Related Disasters
A Salute to Promising Technical Staff
Deep Neural Networks Bring Patterns into Focus
Mimicking Mother Nature to Mitigate Climate Change
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April/May 2016
The Laboratory in the News
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Uncovering Dirty Secrets about Soil Carbon
Lasers Shed Light on the Universe’s Most Luminous Events
A Virtual Laboratory for Studying Biological Structures
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Reducing Reliance on Critical Materials
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March 2016
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Taking Topological Insulators for a Quantum Spin
Bioprinting Extends the Frontiers of Medical Treatment
Understanding Materials at the Nanoscale
Protecting Aquifers to Secure Clean Water for California
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January/February 2016
The Laboratory in the News
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Powerful Laser System Improves Experimental Capabilities
Remarkable Advances in Three-Dimensional Printing
Fine-Tuning A Laser Beam
Improving Engine Designs with an Ultrafast Code
R&D 100 Award Finalists Support Laboratory Missions
A Growing Family of Targets for the National Ignition Facility
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December 2015
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Tiny Capsules Trap Big Climate Menace
Smashing Science
Elusive Protein Structures Revealed by Advanced Lasers
Clues to Climate Change in Ocean Salinity
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October/November 2015
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Thermite Research Heats Up
Turning an X-Ray Eye on Universes, Large and Small
Two-Part Microbial Detection Enhances Bioidentification
Advancing Next-Generation Rockets and the Engines that Power Them
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September 2015
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Under Pressure: Granular Studies with Immeasurable Implications
Science on a Grand Scale
Biofuel Breakthrough with Engineered Bacteria
Supercapacitors Yield Energetic Secrets
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July/August 2015
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A New Role for Hair in Human Identification
The Rise of the SuperTruck
Taking the Pulse of the Stockpile
Stockpile Stewardship at 20 Years
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June 2015
The Laboratory in the News
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Supporting an Exercise of Global Importance
Seismic Research Making Waves
Just Passing Through: Bridging the Communications Gap Between Cells and Circuits
Light yet Strong
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April/May 2015
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A Guiding Light for Designer Materials
Energy Applications Drive Carbon Aerogel Innovation
Helping Cities Prepare for Disaster
Diving into the Dynamics of Evolving Hydrogen
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March 2015
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When Weapons Age and Materials React
A Hub for Collaborative Innovation
Gearing Up for the Next Challenge in High-Performance Computing
An Increased Shot Rate at the National Ignition Facility
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January/February 2015
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Investing in Early Career Researchers
Sleuthing an Optical Mystery
Next-Generation Manufacturing for the Stockpile
Building the Future: Modeling and Uncertainty Quantification for Accelerated Certification
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December 2014
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Shaking Things Up for the Nation’s Defense
Working Smarter for a Sustainable Future
NuSTAR Peers into the Neutron Star Zoo
Crystals Go under the Microscope
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October/November 2014
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Fast and Easy Identification of Explosives and Suspected Drugs
Novel Process Advances Optical Glass Polishing
A Super, Cool Device for Material Characterization
Promoting International Security through Nuclear Forensics
The Power of Combined Laser Light
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September 2014
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Foams Help Heal a Deadly Affliction
Additive Manufacturing Reshapes Foam Design
Giant Steps for Adaptive Optics
Mapping Networks for Cyberdefense
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July/August 2014
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Supercomputing Tools Speed Simulations
A New Model for Pharmaceutical Research
A Closer Look at the Rocky Underground
Evidence of a Turbulent Beginning
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June 2014
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Discerning Humanity’s Imprint on Rainfall Patterns
Particle Detection Technology with a New National Security Mission
A Significant Achievement on the Path to Ignition
Tangled Nanotubes Ease Identification of Trace Chemicals
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April/May 2014
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Tiny But Mighty Potential Allies in the Toxic Metal Cleanup Effort
Chemistry in Motion: Solving Big Problems with an Ultrafast Code
Nuclear Fusion through a Computational Microscope
Predicting Wind Power with Greater Accuracy
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March 2014
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Biosecurity Gets a Boost with a Human-on-a-Chip
Tiny Silicon Pillars Can Detect Giant Threats
Radiochemistry Renaissance
Fuel Research Provides Insights into Basic Actinide Science
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January/February 2014
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Betatron X Rays Bring Focus to a Very Small, Very Fast World
In Metals, Not All Twins Are Identical
Lighting a New Era of Scientific Discovery
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December 2013
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Biological Mysteries Decoded with Radiocarbon Dating
Understanding Homemade Explosives to Enhance Aviation Security
Averting Impact: Modeling Solutions to Prevent Asteroid Collisions
2020 Vision for California Electric Grid
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October/November 2013
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DNA-Tagged Sugar Particles Simulate Aerosol Airflow Patterns
Fiber Lasers Get a Power Boost
Shielding the World’s Largest Laser from Harmful Pulses
High-Speed Movies at the Nanoscale
Enterprise Modeling Leads to Smarter Decisions
Mini-Apps Accelerate Hardware and Software Development
An Earthquake Exhibit with Magnitude
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September 2013
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Trapped Ions Reveal the Undetected: A New Approach for Nuclear Decay Science
Gravity Detector Applies Outside-the-Box Thinking to Show What’s Inside the Box
A Bright Idea for Microscopy
NIF Experiments Track Weapons Effects to Improve Nuclear Forensics
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July/August 2013
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Reaching for New Computational Heights with Sequoia
Coming Through in a Pinch: Z-Pinch Plasma Heralds Novel Accelerator Designs
Celebrating the Life and Contributions of Johnny Foster
A Diamond Mystery
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June 2013
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Software Developers Get Their Hack On
Scaling Up Energy Innovation through Advanced Computing
Ready to Respond to Chemical Weapons
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April/May 2013
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A Faster and Cheaper Method to Detect Agents of Disease
Making a Better Photonic Crystal Fiber
A Transparent Success: Megatons to Megawatts Program
The Shot Heard ’Round the Complex
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March 2013
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New Mechanisms for Regulating Bone Formation
On the Path to Ignition
Chaotic Plasmas Give Birth to Orderly Electromagnetic Fields
Advanced Engineering Delivers More Exact Weapons Performance
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January/February 2013
The Laboratory in the News
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Dealing with Data Overload in the Scientific Realm
Graphite, A Quick-Change Artist
Developing Lightweight Optics for Space
A Better Method for Desalinating Saltwater
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