LANL’s Science In 60 seconds: The Hunt For Antarctic Meteorites
LANL scientist Nina Lanza has signed up to spend nearly six weeks in a tent on the Antarctic ice sheet. ScreenShot/LANL
LANL News:
She’s the “coolest” thing in science, searching the ice sheets of Antarctica for meteorites from outer space.
Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist Nina Lanza has signed up to spend nearly six weeks in a tent on the Antarctic ice sheet. Why would anyone do such a thing? For science, obviously!
In the premiere episode of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s “Science in 60” video series, Lanza gives us the low-down in 60 seconds on the why and how of hunting meteorites on Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Closes El Cajete Mine Area
SFNF News:
The Santa Fe National Forest today issued a temporary closure order for the El Cajete pumice mine in the Jemez Ranger District.
The restricted area, a total of 87 acres, runs north along N.M. 4 between the Sierra Los Pinos subdivision and mile post 34.
The closure will allow reclamation efforts on the site, including erosion control and revegetation, to stabilize. The order will stay in effect until Oct. 31, 2017, unless it is rescinded earlier.
All activities are prohibited within the closure area. The closure area is fenced on all four sides, and closure signs will be Read More
LANL Receives Second Presidential Award
Los Alamos National Laboratory recently received a second presidential award as a climate champion. From left, Mathew Moury, Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety and Security; Michael Sweitzer, NNSA; Josh Silverman, Director, DOE Office of Sustainability Support; Christy Goldfuss, Director, White House Council on Environmental Quality; Denny Hjeresen, LANL Waste Management Division; Leslie Hansen, LANL Environmental Protection Division and Jessica Arcidiacono and NNSA Sustainability Program Eric Bradley, DOE Office of Sustainability Support. Courtesy/LANL Read More
Roger This: All Aboard For The Paris Accord
By ROGER SNODGRASSThe first week of the 21st meeting of the of the Conference of Parties (COP21) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is drawing to a close in Paris.
During this time the Earth has theoretically warmed an additional .0008degreesFahrenheit. That calculation is according to my own back-of-the-envelope extrapolation of a very broad scientific consensus that we are approaching a warming rate of about .04 degrees F per decade.
The alarming problem about these miniscule estimates is that we are beginning to cross a red line Read More
2015 Earth Treasures Show Rocks On!
A presenter explains how geodes are created to a young visitor at the 2015 Earth Treasures Show. The show continues today at the Masonic Temple, 15th and Canyon in Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A variety of jewels for the wrist. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Children create Rock Monsters at Saturday’s Earth Treasures Show. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The main display hall attracts many vendors and visitors. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Real crystal balls! Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comChamisa School Recycle Bowl Challenge
Poster Contest grand prize winner Lia Rushton with County Environmental Services Manager Angelica Gurule, Chamisa Recycle Bowl Coordinators Megan Lee and Sabina Johns and poster contest coordinator Renee Mitsunaga. Courtesy photo
Grand Prize winning poster by Lia Rushton. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Chamisa Elementary School and Los Alamos County worked together to enter the National Competition, Keep America Beautiful-Recycle Bowl Challenge. The challenge took place Oct. 19 to Nov. 15.
DPU Seeks Input On Carbon Neutrality Definition
COUNTY News:Head Of CTBTO Dr. Lassina Zerbo Visits Los Alamos
CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr. Lassina Zerbo
NNSA News:
LAS VEGAS ― Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), visited NNSA’s Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) Nov. 23, as part of a multi-day itinerary that also included tours of national laboratories overseen by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), including Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
While at Los Alamos, Zerbo discussed the laboratory’s Read More
NMED To Host Public Listening Sessions
NMED News:Cleaning Up Abandoned Mines Could Cost Billions
CWP News:Dr. Sayre’s Frontiers In Science Talks Explore Strategies To Improve Photosynthesis, Increase Energy Yields
Dr. Richard Sayre
LANL News:
- First talk is Monday, Dec. 7 in Albuquerque
Los Alamos National Laboratory molecular biologist Richard Sayre will present two Frontiers in Science lectures, titled, “Hacking Photosynthesis: Growing Plants to Power Our Engines and Feed the World”.
In his talks, which begin Dec. 8, Dr. Sayre will discuss how improving photosynthetic efficiency may result in substantial increases in crop yields.
“Photosynthesis uses light from the sun and carbon dioxide from the air to make sugars that can be converted into energy-rich biofuels,” said Dr. Sayre, of the Laboratory’s Read More
LANL Researcher Pens Prizewinning Essay On Cancer
Ludmil Alexandrov
LANL News:
- Research focuses on preventing cancer through mutational signatures
Ludmil Alexandrov, of the Theoretical Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory, made strong points this week in the journal Science about the basic formation of human cancers, winning a 2015 Science & SciLifeLab Prize, on “Understanding the Origins of Human Cancer.”
“I have always been passionate about solving complex genomics puzzles and applying my skills towards better understanding the mechanism underlying cancer development,” said Alexandrov, Oppenheimer Fellow at Los Read More
WIPP: Safe Havens Increases Underground Safety
Safe havens provide life-saving shelter for underground workers in the event of an emergency. Courtesy photoPublic Invited To Trails Webinar Thursday
COMMUNITY News:
All interested community members are invited to “The Role of Trails in Healthy Community Design” – a live webinar from American Trails 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
The webinar will begin promptly at 11 a.m. and attendance is free.
Local To Global: How Los Alamos County’s Good Government Helps Mitigate Climate Disruption
By JODY BENSONThe United Nations initiated their Climate Talks in Paris Monday despite the Daesh/ISIS attack Nov. 13.
The refusal to postpone the international meeting accentuates the fact that the world thinks the climate issue is at least as important (or even perhaps what exacerbates) terrorism. Most leaders recognize climate as the most critical concern humans will confront into the next century. Actually, these leaders recognize that this is the most critical issue for humans right now.
We in Los Alamos know first hand about how climate change has disrupted Read More
Udall Statement On New Mexico Unit Agreement
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallSFI Seminar: ‘Garden – As Symbolic Link Between City And Nature’ 3:30 p.m. Today
Curtis Carter, Marquette UniversitySmart Grid Demonstration Project Update Dec. 2
SIERRA CLUB News:Udall, Heinrich Welcome Passage Of New Law To Foster Innovation, Increase Competitiveness Of U.S. Space Industry
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich praised passage of the U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act to modernize commercial space regulations and encourage competitiveness in the industry.
Udall and Heinrich are longtime champions of modernizing U.S. policies governing commercial spaceflight. The bill, which President Obama signed last week, provides an essential legal framework that will enable New Mexico’s commercial spaceflight industry to grow in the years ahead.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
The new law will Read More