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- 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
* 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
* Awards
* Patents
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