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• Advanced Scientific Computing Research
• Basic Energy Science
• Biological and Environmental Research
• Fusion Energy Sciences
• High Energy Physics
• Isotope Program
• Nuclear Physics

News

Basic Energy Sciences: Exotic element, californium, explored in detail (Los Alamos National Laboratory, 11/17/2021)

Nuclear Physics: Neutron measured with greatest-ever precision (Los Alamos National Laboratory, 11/1/2021)

Fusion Energy Sciences: 3D simulations improve understanding of energetic-particle radiation and help protect space assets  (Los Alamos National Laboratory, 11/1/2021)

Isotope Program: Combating drug resistant infections with radioisotopes (Los Alamos National Laboratory, 10/20/2021)

High Energy Physics and Basic Energy Sciences: Quantum machine learning hits a dead end in a black hole (Los Alamos National Laboratory, 6/30/2021)

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Science programs: performing scientific research in service of the nation

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MOSAiC Expedition Trailer (eng)

Through the DOE Office of Science, Los Alamos conducts long-term, national security-inspired, fundamental science.

These often high-risk/high-reward efforts enable remarkable discoveries and tools that transform our understanding of energy and matter and advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States.