Technology

Catch Of The Week: Have Yourself A Merry Little Phishmas

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

The holidays are supposed to be about twinkling lights, cookies, time with family, and pretending you are not checking work email (the server room is on fire?? It will be ok till next year right?). Unfortunately, cyber criminals do not take time off; the holidays are one of their busiest seasons of the year!

While you are shopping online, traveling, and clicking through “great deals” … scammers are busy trying to slide into your inbox, texts, and DMs like an uninvited guest at a potluck.

Holiday-themed phishing emails, texts Read More

School For Advanced Research: National Museum Leaders Share Indigenous Collections Care Knowledge In New Series

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SAR News:

The School for Advanced Research in Santa Fe and the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa have announced the launch of a free 2026 virtual speaker series for museum professionals and the public.

In this series, national museum leaders from Indigenous and non-Indigenous institutions will share how they are redefining collections care by centering Indigenous knowledge, authority, and lived experience.

The series precedes the national release of an Indigenous Collections Care Guide and features leading voices reshaping museum practice across the U.S.

Read full details here.

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Luján, Heinrich, Rosen Press Meta On Dramatic Rise In Antisemitism On Social Media Platforms & AI Models

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) pressed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Meta’s failure to address antisemitic content on its platforms and potentially promote antisemitism through its artificial intelligence models. Specifically, the senators highlight how a rise in antisemitic content can be linked to the recent changes in community standards and content moderation practices, which were announced by Meta in January. Additionally, in the letter, the senators press Meta to disclose its policies and Read More

AI Boom Drives Demand For Power … New Mexico Asks: Who Pays?

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A rendering of the planned Hermes 2 facility near Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where Kairos Power will build a molten‑salt‑cooled small modular reactor to help fuel Google’s expanding data centers. Source: Kairos Power

By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com 

New Mexico is racing to keep up with a surge in electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and data center expansion. State officials are increasingly focused on making sure residential and small-business customers aren’t left footing the bill.

The tension surfaced Read More

Northern New Mexico College Selects ‘Ellucian Student’ To Modernize Technology, Transform The Student Experience

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NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA and RESTON —Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, has announced that Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) has selected Ellucian Student powered by Banner to modernize institutional operations and transform the student experience.

Ellucian Student is an AI-powered, SaaS-native Student Information System (SIS) designed to support the end-to-end student lifecycle — from recruitment and enrollment to degree planning and lifelong learning.

Transitioning from a legacy provider, NNMC will implement the solution to strengthen services, Read More

NOAA Deploys New AI-Driven Global Weather Models

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AIGFS Forecast map from Dec 10 showing the heavy precipitation from an Atmospheric River hitting the Pacific Northwest. AI Models will protect life and property by improving forecast accuracy and timeliness for events such as the catastrophic flooding that impacted the Northwest. (Credit: NOAA)

NOAA News:

NOAA has launched a groundbreaking new suite of operational, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven global weather prediction models, marking a significant advancement in forecast speed, efficiency, and accuracy. The models will provide forecasters with faster delivery of more Read More

What AI Can Do — And What It Can’t: Share Your Thoughts!

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Los Alamos Daily Post News:

Is AI actually helpful? Scroll to see…

• What generative AI does well
• When it can meaningfully support your work
• When it’s the wrong tool to rely on

AI is most effective when it amplifies human expertise—not when it tries to replace it.                                                                                                             

Did this help you feel more informed? Take our short survey and share your perspective. Read More

Catch Of The Week: Sneaky Social Media Steals Info

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Let’s all share our mother’s maiden name and first brand of car! Why Those “Fun” Social Media Questions Can Put You at Risk…

Every few weeks, a new trend pops up on Facebook or Instagram that looks harmless. Someone posts a cute prompt asking for the name of your first school, your childhood pet, the street you grew up on, or your favorite teacher.

It feels nostalgic and fun. It also feels like an easy way to connect with old friends. Unfortunately, these posts are a goldmine for cybercriminals.

Many of the questions in these viral prompts Read More

Vasquez Introduces Bipartisan ‘Secure Our Skies Drone Safety Act’ To Modernize Law Enforcement Efforts

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced the bipartisan Secure Our Skies Drone Safety Act to ensure that law enforcement agencies’ use of drones and counter-drone technology are keeping pace with rapidly evolving threats to public safety and national security.

Law enforcement officers have applauded this Fraternal Order of Police-endorsed bill as a definitive step forward for public safety.

“Bad actors are rapidly innovating and increasing their use of drones to chip away at our public safety and national security,” Vasquez said. Read More

Enabling Precise Predictions With Proton Radiography

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Members of the Proton Radiography high explosives use a crane to install an explosive experiment assembly into the confinement vessel. Courtesy/LANL

By LEVI NEUKIRCH 
Scientist at the Proton Radiography facility
Los Alamos National Laboratory

Being able to see inside an object is essential to understanding how it works. X-rays revolutionized medicine by giving doctors a noninvasive way to look beneath the skin — to spot broken bones, identify problems in vital organs and detect diseases such as cancer. Now, scientists are pushing diagnostic imaging to new levels of precision with a technique Read More