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Did you know Los Alamos has its very own particle accelerator? βš›οΈ Los Alamos Neutron Science Center, or LANSCE, accelerates all kinds of science in support of national security. Explore LANSCE in our latest 1663 magazine πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/yojO50WqcTJ

Did you know Los Alamos has its very own particle accelerator? βš›οΈ Los Alamos Neutron Science Center, or LANSCE, accelerates all kinds of science in support of national security. Explore LANSCE in our latest 1663 magazine πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/yojO50WqcTJ
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Building lasting bridges πŸŒ‰ In a new mentorship program for administrative professionals, "mentors learn just as much from their mentees," says program lead Tara Cotten. This 50/50 partnership model is fostering growth and creating connections across the Lab.

Building lasting bridges πŸŒ‰ In a new mentorship program for administrative professionals, "mentors learn just as much from their mentees," says program lead Tara Cotten. This 50/50 partnership model is fostering growth and creating connections across the Lab.
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Now hiring for night and weekend shifts!πŸŒ› At Los Alamos, the important work we do runs 24/7. πŸ’° Enjoy night shift differential pay, with premium pay for weekends πŸ‘·β€β™‚οΈ Roles for all experience and education levels πŸ“† Four-day weeks that fit your life πŸ‘‡ lanl.jobs/shift-work

Now hiring for night and weekend shifts!πŸŒ› At Los Alamos, the important work we do runs 24/7.

πŸ’° Enjoy night shift differential pay, with premium pay for weekends
πŸ‘·β€β™‚οΈ Roles for all experience and education levels
πŸ“† Four-day weeks that fit your life 

πŸ‘‡ lanl.jobs/shift-work
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AI breakthrough unravels barriers between DNA and disease treatment 🧬 A new model powered by the Lab's newest supercomputer, Venado, could lead to improved drug therapies for cancer and moreπŸ‘‡ ow.ly/twVm50Wrorr

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The Manhattan Project wasn't just scientists β€”Β it was engineers, too. πŸ—οΈ From our latest National Security Science magazine, meet the engineer detachments who made the Manhattan Project possible, from operating power plants to building labs. πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/5izG50WtzEb

The Manhattan Project wasn't just scientists β€”Β it was engineers, too. πŸ—οΈ From our latest National Security Science magazine, meet the engineer detachments who made the Manhattan Project possible, from operating power plants to building labs.  πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/5izG50WtzEb
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A single sting from the geography cone snail kills 65% of its victims: no antidote. Now, Los Alamos scientists are using AI to decode this deadly venom and pave the way for lifesaving anti-toxins β€” before nature or bad actors can strike. 🐌 ow.ly/BbQ350Wtu22

A single sting from the geography cone snail kills 65% of its victims: no antidote. 

Now, Los Alamos scientists are using AI to decode this deadly venom and pave the way for lifesaving anti-toxins β€” before nature or bad actors can strike. 🐌 ow.ly/BbQ350Wtu22
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Los Ala-meows 🐈 This past winter, employees in one area of the Lab received dozens of email alerts about a lurking bobcat. But it wasn't just one active bobcat getting spotted over and over again: it was two! (1/3)

Los Ala-meows 🐈 This past winter, employees in one area of the Lab received dozens of email alerts about a lurking bobcat. But it wasn't just one active bobcat getting spotted over and over again: it was two! 

(1/3)
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What if trees are more dynamic than we thought? 🌳 A surprising Los Alamos study just revealed that piΓ±on pines can rewire their drought strategy after rain, behaving more like nearby juniper trees πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/7Qmy50Wtzw4

What if trees are more dynamic than we thought? 🌳 A surprising Los Alamos study just revealed that piΓ±on pines can rewire their drought strategy after rain, behaving more like nearby juniper trees πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/7Qmy50Wtzw4
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Our interns rock β€”Β literally. πŸͺ¨ On a recent summer weekend, mentor Marco Cerezo, far right, took students of the Quantum Computing Summer School on a rock climbing trip near Los Alamos. On the job or on the rocks, our interns are always reaching new heights. #NationalInternDay

Our interns rock β€”Β literally. πŸͺ¨ On a recent summer weekend, mentor Marco Cerezo, far right, took students of the Quantum Computing Summer School on a rock climbing trip near Los Alamos. On the job or on the rocks, our interns are always reaching new heights. #NationalInternDay
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Building bridges 🀝 After 30 years at Los Alamos, nuclear engineer Evelyn Mullen returned to her alma mater, Texas A&M University, to support the two institutions in their strategic partnership. Read about her journey in our National Security Science magazine πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/l8fe50WyeKf

Building bridges 🀝 After 30 years at Los Alamos, nuclear engineer Evelyn Mullen returned to her alma mater, <a href="/TAMU/">Texas A&M University</a>, to support the two institutions in their strategic partnership. Read about her journey in our National Security Science magazine πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/l8fe50WyeKf
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Then and Now: Oppenheimer House 🏑 Peek through the windows of this stone-and-stucco cottage to see where scientists mingled with a stiff martini, Oppie's signature drink, during his legendary wartime parties.

Then and Now: Oppenheimer House 🏑 Peek through the windows of this stone-and-stucco cottage to see where scientists mingled with a stiff martini, Oppie's signature drink, during his legendary wartime parties.
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Snapping photos in seven-millionths of a second πŸ“Έ By taking real-time pictures of explosions, scientists get pivotal data about the material that exploded and the physics behind it. This "dynamic imaging" is essential to national security. πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/sQsW50Wykfs

Snapping photos in seven-millionths of a second πŸ“Έ  By taking real-time pictures of explosions, scientists get pivotal data about the material that exploded and the physics behind it. This "dynamic imaging" is essential to national security. πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/sQsW50Wykfs
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From high school to high-impact careers πŸ“š This year, students from rural New Mexico saw firsthand how their coursework can lead to a long-term career. More than 20 craft workers from all 12 unions at the Lab shared their diverse career paths. πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/mX1L50WAcfI

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Fusion ignition achieved! πŸ’₯ A Los Alamos-led team working in conjunction with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory created a self-sustaining feedback loop called a "burning plasma" β€”Β all thanks to the mighty THOR (Thinned Hohlraum Optimization for Radflow) system. πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/bcl950WAozq

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Who let the dogs in? We did! 🐾 In a recent Lunch and Learn with Assistance Dogs of the West, Lab employees learned how they can lend a paw to support the nonprofit's valuable work training service dogs.

Who let the dogs in? We did! 🐾 In a recent Lunch and Learn with Assistance Dogs of the West, Lab employees learned how they can lend a paw to support the nonprofit's valuable work training service dogs.
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Dollars for scholars πŸŽ“ 130 New Mexico students will receive a record-breaking $1,030,000 in scholarships from the independent nonprofit LANL Foundation, largely funded by donations from Lab employees. πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/YOqf50WAm39

Dollars for scholars πŸŽ“ 130 New Mexico students will receive a record-breaking $1,030,000 in scholarships from the independent nonprofit LANL Foundation, largely funded by donations from Lab employees. πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/YOqf50WAm39
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How long does a neutron live once it’s free from an atom? βš›οΈ Using a giant magnetic "bathtub" that traps ultracold neutrons, Los Alamos just found the most accurate answer yet πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/mjjx50WAp8Z

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Did you know the Lab manages 50+ miles of trails? πŸ₯Ύ Whether by hoof, boot or bike, there’s an adventure for you. Explore our interactive map πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/WjBV50WG3yh

Did you know the Lab manages 50+ miles of trails? πŸ₯Ύ Whether by hoof, boot or bike, there’s an adventure for you. 

Explore our interactive map πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/WjBV50WG3yh