Science

NMMNHS: Celebrate James Webb Space Telescope’s First Year Of Operation Anniversary July 12

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NMMNHS News:

The James Webb Space Telescope has revolutionized how we view the cosmos. To celebrate the anniversary of the cutting-edge space telescope’s first year of operation, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) is hosting a celebration July 12 that explores how this innovative technology was developed and launched! 

Last year, the James Webb Space Telescope made worldwide headlines when it produced unparalleled images of deep space, that transformed our understanding of the farthest reaches of our galaxy. Find out more at webbtelescope.org. 

To celebrate, Read More

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum Presents: ‘Your Monides? No Maimonides!: The Great Jewish Philosopher And Scientist’ Lecture By Rabbi Jack Shlachter July 11

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Sculpture of Jewish Philosopher & Scientist Maimonides

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum News:

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum Presents: ‘Your Monides? No Maimonides!: The Great Jewish Philosopher And Scientist’ lecture by Rabbi Jack Shlachter, PhD, Tuesday July 11, in the Roxy Movie Theater at SALA.

The brilliant medieval rabbi, philosopher, physician, and astronomer known as Maimonides or as Rabbi Moshe Ben Maimon (RaMBaM) lived in the mid-late 12th century. Born in Spain, his family fled to north Africa under persecution of the Jews by the Almohads. Maimonides later settled Read More

‘FEMeeting: Women In Art, Science And Technology’ Converging In Taos Sharing Ground-Breaking Work And Research In Bio-Art July 24-28

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FEMeeting News: 

TAOS — An international community of 81 women from nine countries working in diverse disciplines will converge in Taos for “FEMeeting 2023: Women in Art, Science and Technology” July 24-28 with public talks July 29-30 in Taos and Santa Fe to foster international collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

Hosted by FEMeeting founders, Portuguese bio-artist Marta de Menezes, 2023 Fulbright Scholar at University of New Mexico, and media scholar Dalila Honorato, with local coordinators, New Mexico artists Agnes Chavez (Taos) and Andrea Polli (Santa Fe), speakers Read More

Public Encouraged To Bring Drones To Compete During Los Alamos ScienceFest Discovery Day July 8 At Ashley Pond

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ScienceFest  News:

The public is encouraged to bring their drones out to compete at Ashley Pond 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 during ScienceFest Discovery Day.

Participants will have an opportunity to fly in a competitive drone course and chance to win up to $100 in Chamber of Commerce Checks, good at dozens of businesses and restaurants in Los Alamos and White Rock.

Two courses will be available to the public, a Beginner and an Advanced level, and three prizes awarded for each category.

Due to FAA regulations, participants must have proof of current drone registration for any drone weighing Read More

(VIDEO) PEEC: Solar Car Kits Available For ScienceFest

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PEEC News:

Pick up your FREE solar car kit at the nature center during open hours through Friday, July 7.

Follow the instructions or customize it however you’d like. Bring your car to the Electric Vehicle Show at ScienceFest, 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8 to participate in the solar car race.

Prizes will be given for both the fastest and best-looking cars. If you had a kit from last year’s ScienceFest, you are welcome to enter that as well. Watch the video above for help with building your car.

For more information about all PEEC programs visit the following link.

For more information about ScienceFest, Read More

ScienceFest Open House At Tibbar Plasma Technologies, Inc. Sunday July 9 At 274 DP Road

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Emissions-free home showing solar panels and heat pumps. Courtesy/TPTI

TPTI News:

Sunday, July 9, TIBBAR Plasma Technologies, Inc. (TPTI) will host a ScienceFest open house 1-4 p.m. at 274 DP Road.

Three events will be happening simultaneously during the open house. This is an opportunity to see a modern plasma physics in operation.

They will be making plasma discharges and taking data:

  1.     Emissions-free businesses and homes

TPTI has been an emissions-free business since 2020. More recently they have taken their home emissions free as well. There will be a short presentation on how this was Read More

LANL Update Includes ‘Breakthrough Boosts Quantum AI’

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Breakthrough boosts quantum AI

A groundbreaking theoretical proof shows that a technique called overparametrization enhances performance in quantum machine learning for applications that stymie classical computers. Read the full story here. Courtesy/LANL  

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) shares news for the week of June 26, 2023.

New design for high-power-density fuel cells offers improved performance and durability

Promising new hydrogen fuel cell technology has up to 50 percent higher performance than current, state-of-the-art technology, with improved Read More

Commercial Space Travel Dawns At Spaceport America

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SPACEPORT AMERICA News:

Almost 15 years ago, Spaceport America welcomed Virgin Galactic as its anchor tenant with the dream of one day partnering to usher in commercial space travel to the whole of humanity.
 
Thursday morning, that dream became a reality.
 
Spaceport America extends its congratulations to Virgin Galactic following the unprecedented success of Thursday morning’s Galactic 01 flight.
 
Able to successfully accomplish its primary goal, Virgin Galactic’s Galactic 01 flight served as its first commercial spaceflight. Now etched into spaceflight lore, Galactic 01 will be remembered Read More

Stradling: The Science Of Family-enabled Society

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By GARY STRADLING
Los Alamos

In our Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum we have the opportunity to examine the interface of science and religion across a broad range of topics (come listen to our LAF&S Summer Lecture Series![i]). I find it particularly exciting to think scientifically about the practical impact of religion on society.

Our Western society is in flux, experiencing rapid change in traditional practices and values[ii] that have served human society for millennia. Many advanced industrial societies are experiencing a dramatic reduction in birth rates,[iii] with some dropping Read More

Sciencefest Exhibits At SALA Event Center Saturday July 8: VR and Immersive Experience

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Simtable demonstration. Courtesy/SALA

Fusion Reactor – SciVista. Courtesy/SALA

SALA News:

Los Alamos Sciencefest Discovery Day is back Saturday, July 8, and SALA Event Center will be collaborating with regional artists and technology companies to present multiple exhibits at SALA titled “Enter the World of Immersive Experience”.

The exhibits will be located inside SALA, a short walk from Fuller Lodge and Ashley Pond. Come in, cool off, and experience this unique opportunity to explore the possibilities of VR and immersive technology. Admission is free. Visitors to the exhibits Read More