Science

Op-Ed: New Mexico Can’t Afford To Be Left Out Of Innovation & Opportunity

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By DAVIN LOPEZ
NMIDEA President

New Mexico has always been a place of ingenuity. From agriculture and aerospace to energy and advanced manufacturing, we’ve built our economy by solving problems in tough environments. But too often, when the New Mexico Legislature talks about innovation, investment, and economic development, they forget about the importance of research and development (R&D). Passing the R&D tax credit bill is a chance to change that — and it’s a chance the Legislature should not miss.

The research and development tax credit is not a giveaway. It’s a proven tool used Read More

Three Los Alamos National Laboratory Scientists Earn American Physical Society Recognition

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LANL scientists from left, Larry Glenn Hill, Christopher Fryer and Christopher Morris. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Three Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) scientists have received prestigious recognition from the American Physical Society. Larry Glenn Hill was elected as a fellow of the society, Christopher Fryer was awarded the 2026 Hans A. Bethe Prize, and Christopher Morris received the 2026 Tom W. Bonner Prize in Nuclear Physics.

“This American Physical Society recognition reflects the broad-ranging and impactful work in which our Los Alamos scientists excel,” Laboratory Director Read More

Los Alamos Conducts Rocket Launch To Test New Concepts

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The SpaceLoft-XL 18 rocket launches at Spaceport America. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • Researchers work with multiple partners to reach new heights in high-cadence, low-cost experiments

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) scientists are examining data from a recent successful suborbital rocket launch. On Nov. 19, the Laboratory, in conjunction with commercial partner UP Aerospace, conducted the launch at Spaceport America in southern New Mexico. The goal was to test the performance of a new vehicle featuring a deployable heat shield. The heat shield was developed in collaboration Read More

National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Promotes Maria Sultemeier To Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager

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Maria Sultemeier

NMNSH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (NMNSH) has announced the promotion of Maria Sultemeier to the position of Volunteer and Community Outreach Manager, effective Feb. 2, 2026.

Sultemeier, who previously served as the museum’s Volunteer Coordinator, will now take on an expanded leadership role overseeing the growth and strategic direction of the museum’s volunteer programs and community partnerships.

In her new capacity, Sultemeier will oversee a dedicated team of approximately 40 volunteers. These individuals Read More

PEEC: ‘Strange New Worlds—NASA’s Exploration Of The Solar System’ Jan. 23

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites community members, space enthusiasts, and curious minds of all ages to embark on a journey across our cosmic neighborhood at Strange New Worlds: NASA’s Exploration of the Solar System, a special planetarium presentation from 7-8 p.m. MT, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.

From the icy shadows of Mercury’s poles to the dynamic, slushy terrain of Pluto, NASA’s robotic explorers have transformed our understanding of the solar system over the past decade. This engaging program will highlight some of the most remarkable Read More

We Are HAMming It Up At New Mexico Museum Of Space History In Alamogordo

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NMMSH News:

ALAMOGORDO — America’s Astro chimp, HAM, and his fellow primate pilots are being remembered for their contributions to the US Space Race during Science Saturday, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Jan. 31, 2026, at the NM Museum of Space History (NMMSH).

HAM was launched 157 miles into space Jan. 31, 1961, paving the way for American Alan Shepard’s flight May 5, 1961, as well as Yuri Gagarin’s flight one month earlier.

To commemorate the accomplishment, NMMSH is partnering with the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce for HAM Day at the New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium. Read More

Explore The Universe In Stunning Detail … PEEC To Present ‘The Vera Rubin Observatory: A Closer Look’ Jan. 16

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The Rubin Observatory located high in the Chilean Andes. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to a special planetarium program, “The Vera Rubin Observatory: A Closer Look”, 7-8 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.), Friday, Jan. 16, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.

This immersive program offers audiences ages 8 and up a rare opportunity to view the first images released by the Vera Rubin Observatory, projected in full dome format.

Located high in the Chilean Andes, the Rubin Observatory will soon begin a decade‑long survey Read More

LANL Grad Student To Teach STEMarts LIVE CODING Bootcamp Kicking Off On Saturday Jan. 24

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STEMarts Lab News:

STEMarts LAB in Santa Fe is kicking off the new year with its first LIVE CODING Bootcamp on Jan. 24 featuring Kelcey Davis, graduate student/LANL astrophysicist, who will be teaching students how to analyze data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to understand galaxies.

https://stemarts.com/2025/11/24/stemarts-live-coding-lab-in-2026/

More About STEMarts Lab Bootcamps:

  • Bootcamp 1, Jan. 24, 2026
  • Visualizing galaxy data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)

This Bootcamp introduces students to astrophysics through data from the James Webb Space Telescope Read More

LANL Co-Design Summer School Trains Next Generation Of Interdisciplinary Scientists

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Julien Loiseau designed the logo for the school himself, including a prickly pear and symbols for each of the main disciplines. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

            • Built as both a training ground and talent pipeline, program prepares students for breadth of computing work

For graduate students interested in high-performance computing, few problems today can be solved in isolation. Modern scientific challenges demand collaboration across disciplines — researchers working together to design software and algorithms that run efficiently on the world’s most powerful machines.

That philosophy Read More

Santa Fe Institute: Constructing A Science Of Stories

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SFI Research News:

From Beowulf to Pride and Prejudice to the classic sitcom Friends, all stories share a common purpose: to convey knowledge about how to navigate the world.

“Stories are everywhere,” said SFI External Professor Peter Dodds, a systems scientist at the University of Vermont. “Even sports, or the differential equations that describe fluid dynamics, are kinds of storytellers. Stories that people tell and retell almost always involve characters and events that are connected and unfold over time, wrapped around essences of power, danger, and survival.”

Dodds has co-organized Read More