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Big Ideas LabCAMSAncient footprints, unidentified remains, brain cells - they're all part of the story told through atoms, and at the Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (CAMS) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, those atoms speak volumes.In this episode, we explore how Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) is helping scientists solve mysteries across time: from rewriting the timeline of human arrival in North America to closing decades-old cold cases, and even advancing biomedical breakthroughs.With insights from CAMS researchers, we follow the journey of rare isotopes as they become time-stamps, and vital clues, challenging our understanding of the...
2025-11-1817 min
The FuturistDr. Kimberly Budil, Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory | FII 2025 InterviewHosted by Ian Khan, globally‑recognised futurist and technology expert, this Future Investment Initiative (FII 2025) episode explores how major scientific institutions are leading the next wave of innovation and security. Ian sits down with Dr. Kimberly Budil to discuss how advanced science, technology and national mission‑driven labs are shaping the global future.Dr. Kimberly Budil is the Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), the 13th Director and the first woman to hold the role. She leads a workforce of over 8,700 employees and manages an annual budget of approximately $3 billion. She holds a Ph.D. in engineering/applie...
2025-11-1611 min
Big Ideas LabAdvanced LasersAt Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, scientists are developing high-repetition-rate lasers that fire thousands of times per second. In this episode, we’ll explore what these advanced lasers are and how they’re being used. From thermal challenges to breakthrough designs like the BAT laser, we’ll dive into what makes this new generation of lasers so powerful.--Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original series. Executive Produced by Levi Hanusch.Sound Design, Music Edit and Mix by Daniel Brunelle. Story Editing by Daniel Brunelle. Audio Engineeri...
2025-09-2314 min
Big Ideas LabElement DiscoveryScientists are still adding to the periodic table and expanding what we know about matter. At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, researchers are creating entirely new elements that can’t be found in nature and exist for only moments. In this episode, we step into the world of superheavy element discovery to understand how these rare atoms are made, why they matter, and what they can teach us about the building blocks of the universe.--Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original series. Executive Produced by Levi Hanusch.Sound Design, Mus...
2025-09-0917 min
Big Ideas LabWorld’s Largest CameraSupernovas, asteroids, dark matter, and dark energy… the universe is constantly changing. Today we’ll dive into how we track what’s shifting in the night sky and how it shapes our understanding of The Universe. Through decades of experience in astrophysics, planetary science, and instrumentation, we explore Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s role in a groundbreaking project that will shape the future of astronomy: the Vera Rubin Observatory.While LLNL astronomers eagerly prepare for the upcoming data, we delve into the observatory’s camera and learn about LLNL’s role in making this system a reality.--
2025-08-2614 min
Big Ideas LabInternsWhat’s it really like to intern at one of the nation’s premier science and national security labs? In this episode of The Big Ideas Lab, we follow the journey from first-day nerves to high-impact research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Featuring stories from fusion diagnostics to bioengineering breakthroughs, we hear from interns and mentors about the challenges, the discoveries - and the culture that makes it all possible.-- Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original series. Executive Produced by Levi Hanusch.Sound Design, Music Edit and Mix by Daniel...
2025-07-2916 min
Big Ideas LabForensic Science Center (Part 2)The modern world is an onslaught of threats – from biological and radioactive to nuclear and chemical. At the Forensic Science Center at the Lawrence Livermore National Lab, chemists are working night and day to prevent the next catastrophe. In this episode, we’ll dive deeper into the world of Forensics and how its study can impact not only the quality of life – but the safety of every American.-- Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original series. Executive Produced by Levi Hanusch.Sound Design, Music Edit and Mix by Daniel...
2025-07-1519 min
Big Ideas LabForensic Science Center (Part 1)A mysterious package. A silent explosion. And a phone call that would change the course of forensic science forever. In this gripping first part of our series, we trace the origins of the Forensic Science Center at Lawrence Livermore National Lab through a decades-spanning investigation that began with the Unabomber and grew into a global hub for solving the most complex scientific mysteries. From moon rocks to murder cases, drug overdoses to nuclear smuggling, meet the scientists who turn microscopic clues into courtroom evidence. -- Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original ser...
2025-07-0122 min
Big Ideas LabAI at the LabArtificial intelligence is transforming how science is conducted at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. From accelerating drug discovery to optimizing complex experiments, AI is helping researchers work faster, smarter and with greater precision. Today we’ll explore how scientists are using Cognitive Simulation - an AI-driven approach that combines physics, data, and machine learning - to model the real world.-- Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original series. Executive Produced by Levi Hanusch and Lacey Peace.Sound Design, Music Edit and Mix by Daniel Brunelle. Story Editing by Danie...
2025-05-2018 min
Make It Weird13: Alan Jalapeño - Project Plowshare / Jesus's ForeskinHave you ever wished you could learn about both nuclear excavation AND the holy foreskin in less than 1 hour?! Then this episode is for you! This week, Haley discusses Project Plowshare, a US project aiming to excavate the planet with nuclear weapons, and Harmony discusses something no one asked for, Jesus’ foreskin! & don’t forget - you can watch our video right here on Spotify! Resources:https://www.kveller.com/article/why-do-jews-circumcise/ https://www.buzzfeed.com/tomchivers/how-many-foreskins-does-one-god-need https://www.medievalists.net/2024/04/holy-fo...
2025-04-2354 min
Big Ideas LabMachinistsBefore a laser fires or a rocket launches, machinists make the mission possible. This episode explores the world of machining at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory—where skilled craftspeople transform raw materials into components for fusion research, national security, and space exploration. From time-tested manual tools to advanced digital manufacturing, machinists at the Lab combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to solve some of the most complex engineering challenges on Earth.-- Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original series. Executive Produced by Levi Hanusch and Lacey Peace.Sound Design, Music Edit...
2025-04-0113 min
Go! For LaunchIgniting the Future: Fusion, Physics, and High Energy CareersIn this episode of Go! For Launch, we sit down with Dr. Heather Whitley, Associate Program Director for High Energy Density Science at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), to talk about what it’s really like to work on some of the most advanced science in the world—and how you could be part of it.From simulating fusion reactions like the ones that power the sun to exploring how to deflect asteroids, LLNL is tackling some of the biggest questions in science and security. Heather breaks down how her team made history by achieving ignition—producing more energy from f...
2025-03-2535 min
Big Ideas LabSpace SecurityIn the vast silence of space, security is anything but quiet. At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, cutting-edge science and strategic defense converge to protect the satellites we rely on—guarding them from cyber threats, kinetic attacks, and space debris. As the risks above grow more complex, we’ll uncover the evolving dangers and the invisible shield being built to defend against them.-- Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original series. Executive Produced by Lacey Peace and Levi Hanusch.Sound Design, Music Edit and Mix by Daniel Brunelle. Story E...
2025-03-2517 min
Big Ideas LabTech TransferToday we’ll explore how technologies developed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory make their way from the Lab into industry — impacting lives every day, in ways that might surprise you. We’ll explore how scientific breakthroughs like high-peak-power laser peening, 3D metal printing, and more spotlight LLNL’s Innovation and Partnerships Office - and how this vital connection between groundbreaking research and industry creates far-reaching impact through technology transfer and entrepreneurship.-- Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original series. Executive Produced by Lacey Peace and Levi Hanusch.Sound Design, Music Edit...
2025-03-1817 min
The Startup Tri-Valley PodcastWhere AI Meets the Edge: A Conversation with Dr. Brian Spears, Director of the AI3 Incubator at LLNLHost Yolanda Fintschenko, executive director of Daybreak Labs and i-GATE Innovation Hub, home of the Startup Tri-Valley (STV) Initiative, talks with Brian Spears, PhD, director of AI3, the AI Innovation Incubator at Lawrence Livermore National Labs (LLNL), and one of our 2024 Tri-Valley AI Summit panelists. Brian is passionate about developing deep learning for applied science, especially inertial confinement fusion. A proud Tri-Valley resident, as director of AI3, he focuses on building public-private partnerships to accelerate the development and application of AI. The goal of AI3 is to advance AI for applied science at scale. The AI3 expands LLN...
2025-03-111h 08
Big Ideas LabInertial Fusion EnergyWhat if we could harness the same energy that powers the stars to fuel our world? Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are working towards turning this vision into reality.In this episode, we explore how fusion works, why it’s fundamentally different from today’s nuclear energy, and how the groundbreaking achievement of ignition at the National Ignition Facility is paving the way for future fusion power plants. Join us as we discuss the challenges, breakthroughs, and the global race to bring fusion energy to the grid.-- Big Ideas Lab is a Mis...
2025-03-1118 minThe Startup Tri-Valley PodcastDecarbonizing Our EconomyHost Yolanda Fintschenko, executive director of Daybreak Labs and i-GATE Innovation Hub, home of the Startup Tri-Valley (STV) Initiative, speaks with Susan Houghton, Climate Resiliency and Carbon Management Portfolio Manager for the Livermore Lab Foundation (LLF), and David (Dave) Metz, partner at FM3 Research, and Katie Marcel, CEO of the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV), about the inspiration for and outcomes from their most recent event, Decarbonizing our Economy, co-organized by the University of California, LLF, ITV, STV, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), and Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (CLPCCD) in November of 2024. This episode reviews some of the k...
2025-02-2552 min
Big Ideas LabDrug DiscoveryFor centuries, drug discovery was a slow, trial-and-error process—sometimes taking decades to develop life-saving treatments. But what if we could speed up that timeline? At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, scientists are using supercomputing, machine learning, and AI to revolutionize how new medicines are found, tested, and developed.In this episode, we dive into the cutting-edge technology behind faster drug discovery, how researchers are using high-performance computing to target diseases more precisely, and the potential to bring new treatments—from cancer drugs to viral countermeasures—to patients in record time.-- Big Ideas Lab is...
2025-02-2528 min
Big Ideas LabOptics Recycle LoopInside the National Ignition Facility, 192 laser beams push the limits of science and technology, supporting critical national security and scientific research. But the extreme energy takes a toll, leaving tiny cracks and damage on the system’s delicate optics.Instead of replacing these costly components, scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed a high-tech repair process: the Optics Recycle Loop. Like a Formula 1 pit stop for lasers, this system inspects, restores, and reintegrates damaged optics with precision—keeping NIF firing at peak performance.In this episode, we explore how researchers extend the life of thes...
2025-02-1819 min
Big Ideas LabPlanetary Defense (Part 2)Asteroids have reshaped Earth before—and scientists know another impact is inevitable. When traditional deflection methods won’t work, what’s the last resort?At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, experts are exploring nuclear deflection: using nuclear energy to alter an asteroid’s path or break it apart before impact. But how does it work, what are the risks, and how prepared are we to use it when the time comes?This is the second episode in our Planetary Defense series.-- Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original series. Executive...
2025-02-1114 min
Big Ideas LabPlanetary Defense (Part 1)In 2013, a house-sized asteroid exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia, with the force of 30 atomic bombs. A century earlier, an asteroid impact flattened 830 square miles of Siberian forest. And while Hollywood loves to dramatize asteroid threats, the real work of planetary defense isn’t happening in action movies—it’s happening in research labs.At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a team of scientists is racing against time to track, deflect, and prepare for the next asteroid threat. They’re using cutting-edge simulations, kinetic impact tests, and global collaborations to ensure Earth is ready before disaster strikes. In this episode, we uncov...
2025-02-0423 min
Big Ideas LabNIF SustainmentHow do you maintain a facility built to achieve the impossible? In this episode, we explore the National Ignition Facility Sustainment Project—an undertaking to ensure that the world’s most energetic laser continues to deliver on its mission. Discover how scientists at the National Ignition Facility keep this technological marvel running, overcoming challenges of aging systems to ensure it remains a cornerstone of innovation and a vital asset to the nation’s security.-- Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original series. Executive Produced by Lacey Peace and Levi Hanusch.Sound...
2025-01-2822 min
Big Ideas LabEarthquake ModelingThe ground beneath us is always moving—but what can it reveal about our future? At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, seismic monitoring has evolved into a cornerstone of national security and disaster preparedness. From detecting nuclear tests halfway across the globe to simulating the devastating effects of earthquakes before they strike, this episode explores how LLNL’s work is making the world a safer place—one seismic wave at a time.-- Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original series. Executive Produced by Lacey Peace. Sound Design, Music Edit and Mix by Da...
2025-01-2120 min
Big Ideas LabNext Gen InnovatorsWhat happens when you bring a group of fifth graders into one of the world’s most advanced science labs? It’s not just magic—it’s mission-critical. At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, student outreach programs, from elementary school activities to graduate internships, are designed to spark curiosity and foster a lifelong love of science. These programs aren’t just about teaching; they’re about preparing the U.S. to tackle tomorrow’s greatest challenges. With the global stakes higher than ever, hear how sparking curiosity in young minds today is essential to developing the innovators, engineers, and problem-sol...
2025-01-1428 min
Big Ideas LabRoads to RemovalEntire communities erased by hurricanes. 240,000 square kilometers burned. Floodwaters swallowing towns. Extreme weather isn’t a distant threat—it’s reshaping our world. But here’s the good news: we’re not powerless. Enter the Roads to Removal report, a new strategy for combating climate change.In this episode, we delve into the science, strategy, and stories behind this effort. Join us as we explore how scientists, farmers, and policymakers are uniting to turn the tide on climate change. -- Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original series. Executive Produced by Lacey Peac...
2025-01-0734 min
Big Ideas LabAdditive ManufacturingOnce a concept in 1940s science fiction, additive manufacturing—better known as 3D printing—has become a game-changer in modern production. Unlike traditional methods that cut away material, additive manufacturing builds components layer by layer, enabling intricate designs, reduced waste, and faster production.In this episode, we uncover how this technology evolved, why it’s transforming industries like aerospace and healthcare, and what the future holds as researchers push its boundaries.-- Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original series. Executive Produced by Lacey Peace. Sound Design, Music Edit and...
2024-12-1729 min
Big Ideas LabStockpile ModernizationIn the mid-1990s, global treaties and a U.S. moratorium on nuclear testing marked a turning point in reducing the nuclear threat. As Cold War tensions eased, U.S. nuclear test and production sites fell silent for the first time since 1945. But, as the years passed, a new threat to U.S. nuclear deterrence emerged—one that no technology has ever escaped: time.To address this, the U.S. government launched the Stockpile Stewardship Program. This groundbreaking initiative shifted the focus from building new weapons to using cutting-edge science and technology to maintain the nation’s nucl...
2024-12-1018 min
Big Ideas LabSite 300After the first successful atomic bomb test in 1945, code-named Trinity, a new era in global politics began. Unlocking the power of the atom sparked a race among world governments—not just to build bigger weapons, but smaller, cheaper, and more agile ones. Achieving this would require rapid iteration to stay ahead.In 1955, the Atomic Energy Commission purchased 3,400 acres of farmland near Livermore. This barren stretch, later known as Site 300, became the proving ground for the Lab’s most ambitious innovations. What unfolded there would shape the future of weapons development—and change the course of history.--
2024-12-0325 min
Big Ideas LabNARACIn the 1960s and 70s, researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory were pushing the boundaries of nuclear weapons technology. But these breakthroughs came with a daunting question: Now that nuclear technologies existed, how could the world manage their risks and keep people safe?Enter NARAC, the National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center. Built on Livermore’s expertise in nuclear physics and supercomputing, NARAC was created to predict the spread of hazardous materials in the atmosphere during emergencies. From Chernobyl to Fukushima to Three Mile Island, NARAC’s scientists have worked on some of the hardest problems of our time—...
2024-11-2630 min
Chaos Lever PodcastDOJ Takes Aim at Google’s Monopoly | Tech News of the Week Welcome to another episode of Tech News of the Week where we dissect the latest tech news with equal parts wit and snark. This week’s topics are as juicy as ever, from the DOJ taking a swing at Google to Apple’s embarrassing security scramble. Dive in below for more details and links to the full stories! !!!Take the audience survey here!!!https://pod.chaoslever.com/survey/2024-listener-survey/DOJ Calls for Google BreakupThe Department of Justice is not mincing words about Google’s dominance, calling for drastic actions like splitting off Chrome...
2024-11-2510 min
Big Ideas LabDYNA3DWhat does designing hurricane-proof buildings have to do with heart surgery and light beer? Surprisingly, the answer lies in a groundbreaking computer code developed more than 50 years ago.A code so powerful that automakers use it for car crash simulations, beer manufacturers rely on it to design cans, and surgeons turn to it to understand how fluid flows through the heart.This is the untold story of DYNA3D—a revolutionary code that transformed industries by simulating real-world physics and reshaped innovation as we know it.-- Big Ideas Lab is a M...
2024-11-1219 min
Big Ideas LabBeyond IgnitionOver millennia, humanity has mastered fire, wind, steam and even the atom to fuel its progress. Now, we stand on the brink of the next monumental leap: fusion.At the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a team of scientists and engineers has been working tirelessly to achieve Fusion Ignition, an achievement that could redefine energy as we know it. The road has been long and filled with challenges, but the promise of unlocking the energy that powers the stars is within reach.As we revisit the groundbreaking efforts at NIF, the question...
2024-10-2222 min
Big Ideas LabFusion IgnitionStep inside LLNL’s National Ignition Facility, home to the world’s largest and most powerful laser. It’s a building as vast as three football fields, with beams amplified a million times in strength, all focused on a tiny target no bigger than a centimeter. The scale is immense, but the goal is even bigger: to create the most extreme conditions in the universe and unlock a revolutionary energy source.But what does it really take to reach fusion ignition?Join us as we explore the science, the stakes, and the people behind this incred...
2024-10-1517 min
Big Ideas LabSupercomputingIn the 1960s, a quiet revolution was taking shape behind the scenes—one that would eventually touch every corner of our modern world. As Cold War tensions rose and the future grew more uncertain, scientists embarked on a mission to harness a new kind of power: high performance computing. What began as an effort to solve complex nuclear challenges would soon transform the way we think, work, and live. From early machines like the UNIVAC-1, nicknamed an "oversized toaster," to today’s supercomputers capable of simulating entire worlds, this episode explores how Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s relentl...
2024-09-2436 min
Big Ideas LabHistory of the LabIn the wake of the Soviet Union's first atomic bomb test, the looming threat of nuclear war sent shockwaves through the United States. Air raid sirens blared, bomb shelters were built, and schoolchildren were drilled in "Duck and Cover" tactics. But the U.S. government knew preparation wasn’t enough—they needed a breakthrough, something far more powerful to shift the balance of power.Their answer was nuclear deterrence: the idea that the best protection against a nuclear attack is the fear of retaliation. This sparked a race to develop a weapon so powerful that the Soviets woul...
2024-09-1721 min
Big Ideas LabMeet the LabWhat if one square mile could change the world?Welcome to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where groundbreaking scientific discoveries are transforming the way we understand, interact with and shape our reality.Tucked just beyond the San Francisco Bay, this hub of innovation is home to some of the brightest minds tackling humanity's toughest challenges. In this episode, we pull back the curtain for a rare insider’s tour. You’ll hear stories of breakthrough innovations, the science that powers them, and the people brave enough to push the limits of what's known. Step inside a worl...
2024-09-1012 min
Big Ideas LabAbout Big Ideas LabWelcome to the Big Ideas Lab, a weekly podcast that takes you inside Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Hear untold stories, meet boundary-pushing pioneers and get unparalleled access to groundbreaking science and technology. From national security challenges to computing revolutions, discover the innovations that are shaping tomorrow, today.New episodes release weekly. Subscribe now. ---Big Ideas Lab is a Mission.org original series. Executive Produced and Written by Lacey Peace.Sound Design, Music Edit and Mix by Daniel Brunelle.Story Editing by Daniel Brunelle.A...
2024-09-0303 min
Sparks of Gratitude31: Science and Spirituality: Acceptance, Integration, and Wholeness - Devin RappleyeSend us a textWith more than 12 years of experience, Dr. Devin Rappleye is an expert in pyrochemical research and operations. He is currently in charge of BYU's PyRO lab.Dr. Rappleye conducted and developed pyrochemical operations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) for four years prior to joining BYU. His doctorate and post-doctoral work before coming to LLNL was devoted to creating electroanalytical methods and analyses for complicated molten salt combinations with several analyses. In this episode of the Gratitude Podcast, Devin shares the intricate relationship between faith, doubt, and the evolving mo...
2024-08-1245 min
Motiv8: A STEM Core PodcastMe, at a National Lab? Unlocking the STEM Pathway with LLNLJoin Tony Baylis, director for the Office of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability, and Randy Pico, senior superintendent of the Engineering Directorate, as they share insights into the innovation and opportunities thriving at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Through their personal journeys to LLNL, our guests illuminate the compelling reasons why every STEM student should contemplate a career at a national lab.
2024-05-1550 minThe Startup Tri-Valley PodcastCuriosity Can Change the Climate: LLNL Scientist Drew Wong, PhD and the Roads2Removal ReportHost Yolanda Fintschenko, executive director of Daybreak Labs and i-GATE Innovation Hub, and guest co-host Katie Marcel, CEO of the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV), talk with Drew Wong, PhD, a staff scientist and materials engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), about his work on the Roads to Removal Report, a new nationwide report on carbon dioxiode removal options that is being shared broadly by the Livermore Lab Foundation. It's both innovative and inspiring work that's designed to help us all understand the options in achieving net neutrality by 2050. Hungry for knowledge, Drew is passionate about learning from and...
2024-04-2534 min
Climate BreakRERUN: The Clean Energy Potential of Nuclear Fusion, with Annie KritcherWhat is nuclear fusion?Nuclear fusion produces energy by fusing atoms together. Atomic cores (nuclei) merge together to form a heavier—though unstable—nucleus, releasing mass to regain stability. This mass release corresponds to an energy release, given Einstein’s equation E=mc2, which says in part that mass and energy can be converted into each other. The sun, along with all other stars, uses nuclear fusion to generate energy, which is released as heat and light. The 2022 Fusion Breakthrough In late 2022, scientists led by Dr. Annie Kritcher at the Lawrence Livermore National Laborato...
2024-01-1601 min
NucleCastDavid Rehbein - Dispelling the Arms Control Myth; Not All Nukes are the SameThis episode features Dave Rehbein, a retired Army FA-52 nuclear officer, about the differences between tactical and strategic nuclear weapons. They discuss the misconception that all nuclear weapons are the same and explore the effects and scale of different types of nuclear weapons. They also touch on the importance of understanding radiation and fallout, as well as the potential scenarios in which tactical nuclear weapons may be employed. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the W76-2 and the need for a clear definition of tactical nuclear weapons.Takeaways:There are significant differences between tactical...
2024-01-0934 min
NucleCastKim Budil, Ph.D. - Weapons Design and ModernizationIn this episode of Nuclecast, Adam Lowther interviews Kim Budil, Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). They discuss various topics related to LLNL's work in nuclear weapons design and modernization. The conversation covers the achievement of ignition, the recruitment and retention of talent, the role of the National Ignition Facility, workforce challenges, modernization and manufacturing efforts, safety and security of warheads, other programs at LLNL, integrated deterrence and multi-domain operations, knowledge transfer and training, and Budil's wishes for the lab. Budil highlights the importance of LLNL's work in national security and the exciting opportunities it offers for aspiring...
2024-01-0233 min
Fusion NewsFirst plasma at Japan's largest tokamak, public-private partnerships, UK & US partner for fusionFusion News: November 15, 2023
Dr. Leigh Ann Kesler, a nuclear engineer and fusion consultant specializing in science communication, gives an update on the global development of fusion energy. Links to all the stories mentioned are given below.
1. First plasma fired up at world’s largest fusion reactor: https://www.science.org/content/article/first-plasma-fired-world-s-largest-fusion-reactor
2. Fusion Diary: the spherical tokamak story: https://asiatimes.com/2023/11/fusion-diary-the-spherical-tokamak-story/
3. Focused Energy Partners with LLNL on a Target Design for Inertial Fusion Energy: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107594701/en/Focused-Energy-Partners-with-LLNL-on-a-Target-Design-for-Inertial-Fusion-Energy
4. Petition calls on UK to save JET fusion experiment from closure: https://physicsworld.co...
2023-11-1507 min
NucleCastThomas Ramos Part 2 - "From Berkeley to Berlin: How the Rad Lab Helped Avert Nuclear War"For the past 40 years, Tom Ramos has been a physicist at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). For the past few years Tom has been conducting research and writing a history of the early years of the Cold War, and the nuclear weapons program of LLNL. Through interviews with historical figures and with extensive research into top secret archives, he has brought out new perspectives of the Cold War that have been little understood until now. His efforts were rewarded with the publication of his book, From Berkeley to Berlin.Tom created several programs in the 1990s...
2023-10-0534 min
NucleCastThomas Ramos Part 1 - "Oppenheimer" the Film: Truths and MythsFor the past 40 years, Tom Ramos has been a physicist at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). For the past few years Tom has been conducting research and writing a history of the early years of the Cold War, and the nuclear weapons program of LLNL. Through interviews with historical figures and with extensive research into top secret archives, he has brought out new perspectives of the Cold War that have been little understood until now. His efforts were rewarded with the publication of his book, From Berkeley to Berlin.Tom created several programs in the 1990s...
2023-10-0338 minThe Startup Tri-Valley PodcastOnce Upon a Sun Shot: Dr. Tammy Ma, Lead, Inertial Fusion Energy Institutional Initiative at LLNLHost Yolanda Fintschenko, executive director of Daybreak Labs and i-GATE Innovation Hub, talks with plasma physicist, Tammy Ma, PhD, Lead of the Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) Institutional Initiative at Lawrence Livermore National Labs (LLNL). Tammy is an experimental laser-plasma physicist at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at the LLNL. Besides doing experiments on the world’s largest, most energetic laser in pursuit of thermonuclear fusion, her current role also encompasses many science outreach activities, including public talks and lectures and media interviews.Providing for the world’s energy needs is one of the most challenging and urgent...
2023-08-0139 min
@HPCpodcast with Shahin Khan and Doug BlackHPC News Bytes – 20230710New in the @HPCpodcast, a weekly news show, 3-5 min, on important industry news.
– LLNL El Capitan
– LLNL Director Kim Budil named as one of the Most Creative People in Business for 2023 by Fast Company
– Inflection AI’s 22k GPU system
– NYS DFS AI
– Intel & Nvidia collaborate on Confidential Computing
– Photonics News
– Linux Wars
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2023-07-1000 min@HPC Podcast Archives - OrionX.netHPC News Bytes – 20230710New in the @HPCpodcast, a weekly news show, 3-5 min, on important industry news.
– LLNL El Capitan
– LLNL Director Kim Budil named as one of the Most Creative People in Business for 2023 by Fast Company
– Inflection AI’s 22k GPU system
– NYS DFS AI
– Intel & Nvidia collaborate on Confidential Computing
– Photonics News
– Linux Wars
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2023-07-1000 minOrionX.netHPC News Bytes – 20230710New in the @HPCpodcast, a weekly news show, 3-5 min, on important industry news.
– LLNL El Capitan
– LLNL Director Kim Budil named as one of the Most Creative People in Business for 2023 by Fast Company
– Inflection AI’s 22k GPU system
– NYS DFS AI
– Intel & Nvidia collaborate on Confidential Computing
– Photonics News
– Linux Wars
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2023-07-1000 minClimate BreakThe Clean Energy Potential of Nuclear Fusion, with Annie KritcherWhat is nuclear fusion?Nuclear fusion produces energy by fusing atoms together. Atomic cores (nuclei) merge together to form a heavier—though unstable—nucleus, releasing mass to regain stability. This mass release corresponds to an energy release, given Einstein’s equation E=mc2, which says in part that mass and energy can be converted into each other. The sun, along with all other stars, uses nuclear fusion to generate energy, which is released as heat and light. The 2022 Fusion Breakthrough In late 2022, scientists led by Dr. Annie Kritcher at the Lawrence Livermore National Laborato...
2023-05-1601 min
NucleCastDr. Mark Herrmann and Dr. Charles Nakhleh - U.S. National Laboratories, Stockpile Stewardship and WorkforceMark C. Herrmann, Ph.D. Program Director for the Weapon Physics and Design within Weapons and Complex Integration Directorate Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Dr. Herrmann leads LLNL’s efforts to strengthen our nation’s nuclear deterrent by advancing our understanding of nuclear weapons physics and design. This includes the physics design, assessment, and certification efforts for the enduring LLNL systems (W80, B83, W87), the W80-4 Life Extension Program, and the W87-1 Modification program. He also leads weapon science research and development, including focused experiments, integral hydrodynamic and subcritical experiments, high-energy-density (HED) experiments at the National Ignition Facility (NIF...
2023-04-1842 min
Progress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast / ShowDr. Heather Whitley, Ph.D - High Energy Density Science - Weapons & Complex Integration Directorate - Lawrence Livermore National LaboratorySend us a textDr. Heather Whitley, Ph.D. is Associate Program Director for High Energy Density Science ( https://heds-center.llnl.gov/ ), Weapons and Complex Integration Directorate, at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), where she is responsible for providing technical oversight and management of the design, execution, and analysis of experiments at the National Ignition Facility and other laser programs. Prior to this role, Dr. Whitley served as a detailee on assignment to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Defense Programs Office of Experimental Sciences. Dr. Whitley completed her graduate studies of quantum systems at the...
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2023-03-2735 min
My Journey as a PhysicistProf./Dr. Ramona Vogt (she/her): Season 3 Episode 8I am a nuclear physicist at LLNL and UC Davis, involved in APS leadership and I run far-ish. My research involves both heavy flavor production, mostly in cold nuclear matter, and the phenomenology of nuclear fission. I love the challenge of doing physics and the rush of understanding something new. I am on the Long Range Plan writing committee, the NSAC Nuclear Data subcommittee and Secretary-Treasurer of the DNP.
https://people.llnl.gov/vogt2
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2023-02-1440 min
Grid TalkCreating Stars, Powering the World - Here Comes Fusion!Fusion power, clean and limitless, long elusive to scientists, may be headed our way sooner than many suspected thanks to a breakthrough experiment in early December at the Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL) in California. In this episode of Grid Talk, host Marty Rosenberg talks with Annie Kritcher, the physicist who designed the successful experiment that recreated the energy source of the sun.She explained: “What we’re doing here is essentially creating a miniature star in a lab about the size of a human hair to half the size of the human hair. We have 192 giant lase...
2023-01-1925 min
Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate ChangeCheckpoint 2023: Energy Efficiency Investment - Ep113: Jonathan MaxwellThis week’s episode of Cleaning Up sees the return of Jonathan Maxwell, Founder and CEO of Sustainable Development Capital Limited (SDCL), one of the world’s biggest investors in energy efficiency. Jonathan is back for the first in a series of 'checkpoints' on Cleaning Up, as we invite guests back to the show to give an update on their sector or specialism on the path to net zero. Guest Bio: investment trust investing exclusively in energy efficiency - Sustainable Energy Efficiency Income Trust (SEEIT). Jonathan chairs the Trust’s Investment Committee.Jonathan has over...
2023-01-181h 04
A Climate Change with Matt Matern91: Nuclear Fusion Energy Breakthrough with NIF’s Bruno Van WonterghemMatt Matern chats with Bruno Van Wonterghem from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Bruno discusses his background in laser science and the recent breakthrough at the National Ignition Facility (NIF), which achieved fusion ignition, a key step for national security and clean energy. LLNL's mission includes maintaining the U.S. nuclear stockpile with advanced technologies.
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• Tritium supply and use: a key issue for the development of nuclear fusion energy: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092037961830379X
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Il mio libro "A cavallo di un protone": https://amzn.to/2LIkz5x
In questo video scopriamo la verità sulla notizia del 13 dicembre del Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), che ha annunciato una svolta storica nella ricerca della fusione nucleare e di aver ottenuto più energia dalla fusione nucleare di quella con cui si è scatenata la reazione nucleare. Oggi facciamo chiarezza su due punti e vi fornisco anche un dato che quasi tutti occultano, ma che è fondamentale per capire la notizia.
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Learning Bayesian StatisticsBayes in Physics & Astrophysics, with JJ RubyThe field of physics has brought tremendous advances to modern Bayesian statistics, especially inspiring the current algorithms enabling all of us to enjoy the Bayesian power on our own laptops.I did receive some physicians already on the show, like Michael Betancourt in episode 6, but in my legendary ungratefulness I hadn’t dedicated a whole episode to talk about physics yet.Well that’s now taken care of, thanks to JJ Ruby. Apart from having really good tastes (he’s indeed a fan of this very podcast), JJ is currently a postdoctoral fellow for the Center...
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Storytellers of STEMM#93 - Gary Trubl: Soil Microbes & Viral EcologyToday's storyteller is Dr Gary Trubl! He's a microbiologist interested in the ecology of viruses, in particular in soil environments, and he's currently doing his post doc at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. We talk about his research in rainforest soils in Puerto Rico and also in permafrost, and I ask him whether viruses are considered to be alive or not, which is a very contentious issue! He's also working to get viruses included in the search for life in outer space. This is out of my wheelhouse so I ask a lot of probably ridiculous questions (which is...
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2020-12-3114 min
Hidden In Plain SightSolving The Largest Existential Threats with Bill Goldstein, Director of LLNLFrom securing the nuclear stockpile, to stopping a pandemic, to uncovering the mysteries of the genome, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is bridging the gap between science fiction and reality. Hear from LLNL Director, Bill Goldstein. -- This program is produced by Mission.org and brought to you by Splunk, the Data-to-Everything Platform. Splunk helps organizations worldwide turn data into doing. With solutions for IT, security, IoT and business operations, Splunk empowers people to make faster, better decisions and take action to get things done. Learn more at splunk.com. ...
2020-08-0636 min
Curiosity WeeklyAnniversary Episode! Supersonic Packing Tape, Chronological vs. Biological Age, Why Mirrors Are Next to Elevators, and Anti-Asteroid SpacecraftLearn about how screeching tape travels at supersonic speeds when you peel it; how Americans are aging more slowly than ever; how the HAMMER spacecraft could save our planet from killer asteroids; and why there are mirrors next to elevators.
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Yuen Yiu. (2019, February 27). The Supersonic Physics Behind Screechy Peeling Tape. Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/the-supersonic-physics-behind-screechy-peeling-tape
Garisto, D. (2019). Focus: Microscopic Theory for Peeling Tape. Physics, 12. https://physics.aps.org/articles/v12/16
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2020-04-2313 min
Lawrence Livermore National LabHealth in Space: Developing New Tools for the Trip to MarsLimited medical equipment on space craft makes medical care in space a real challenge. Ordinary problems must be dealt with, as well as problems related to the unique environment of space. As NASA plans for new crewed exploration missions, beyond low earth orbit, telemedicine support will be limited, and medical evacuation to earth will no longer be possible. To address this problem, LLNL and NASA Ames Research Center are developing a novel diagnostic instrument to help provide medical care on deep space missions. The technology consists of a blood analysis system, based on microfluidics, together with a breath analysis system...
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2020-04-0449 min
Mission DailySecuring the Nuclear Arsenal with Lawrence Livermore Lab Director, Bill GoldsteinBill Goldstein has always been attracted to a challenge. From his days in high school striving to understand theoretical physics problems, to his current work as the director of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, (LLNL), Bill is a magnet for tough problems. But the problems that he faces at LLNL today aren’t just theoretical. They are very real and account for the safety of the nation and of the world. See, LLNL isn’t just any old testing lab; LLNL is responsible for securing and maintaining the U.S.’s nuclear arsenal. The most pressi...
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2019-06-2345 minLawrence Livermore National LabGiving Your Brain a Voice: Engineering Sensors That Listen to Brain CellsThe human brain is composed of billions of cells that communicate through chemical and electrical signals. LLNL microelectrodes can interface directly with the brain to allow us to monitor and manipulate the dynamics of these brain signals. LLNL microelectrodes are flexible and microfabricated in dense arrays that allow them to collect large amounts of information over long periods of time in the body. Scientists Anna Belle and Allison Yorita go over how these arrays are microfabricated and their diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Series: "Lawrence Livermore National Lab Science on Saturday" [Science] [Show ID: 34464]
2019-06-1946 min
Women in ScienceGiving Your Brain a Voice: Engineering Sensors That Listen to Brain CellsThe human brain is composed of billions of cells that communicate through chemical and electrical signals. LLNL microelectrodes can interface directly with the brain to allow us to monitor and manipulate the dynamics of these brain signals. LLNL microelectrodes are flexible and microfabricated in dense arrays that allow them to collect large amounts of information over long periods of time in the body. Scientists Anna Belle and Allison Yorita go over how these arrays are microfabricated and their diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Series: "Lawrence Livermore National Lab Science on Saturday" [Science] [Show ID: 34464]
2019-06-1946 minWomen in ScienceGiving Your Brain a Voice: Engineering Sensors That Listen to Brain CellsThe human brain is composed of billions of cells that communicate through chemical and electrical signals. LLNL microelectrodes can interface directly with the brain to allow us to monitor and manipulate the dynamics of these brain signals. LLNL microelectrodes are flexible and microfabricated in dense arrays that allow them to collect large amounts of information over long periods of time in the body. Scientists Anna Belle and Allison Yorita go over how these arrays are microfabricated and their diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Series: "Lawrence Livermore National Lab Science on Saturday" [Science] [Show ID: 34464]
2019-06-1946 minLawrence Livermore National LabGiving Your Brain a Voice: Engineering Sensors That Listen to Brain CellsThe human brain is composed of billions of cells that communicate through chemical and electrical signals. LLNL microelectrodes can interface directly with the brain to allow us to monitor and manipulate the dynamics of these brain signals. LLNL microelectrodes are flexible and microfabricated in dense arrays that allow them to collect large amounts of information over long periods of time in the body. Scientists Anna Belle and Allison Yorita go over how these arrays are microfabricated and their diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Series: "Lawrence Livermore National Lab Science on Saturday" [Science] [Show ID: 34464]
2019-06-1946 minWomen in ScienceGiving Your Brain a Voice: Engineering Sensors That Listen to Brain CellsThe human brain is composed of billions of cells that communicate through chemical and electrical signals. LLNL microelectrodes can interface directly with the brain to allow us to monitor and manipulate the dynamics of these brain signals. LLNL microelectrodes are flexible and microfabricated in dense arrays that allow them to collect large amounts of information over long periods of time in the body. Scientists Anna Belle and Allison Yorita go over how these arrays are microfabricated and their diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Series: "Lawrence Livermore National Lab Science on Saturday" [Science] [Show ID: 34464]
2019-06-1946 min
Science on Saturday (Video)Giving Your Brain a Voice: Engineering Sensors That Listen to Brain CellsThe human brain is composed of billions of cells that communicate through chemical and electrical signals. LLNL microelectrodes can interface directly with the brain to allow us to monitor and manipulate the dynamics of these brain signals. LLNL microelectrodes are flexible and microfabricated in dense arrays that allow them to collect large amounts of information over long periods of time in the body. Scientists Anna Belle and Allison Yorita go over how these arrays are microfabricated and their diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Series: "Lawrence Livermore National Lab Science on Saturday" [Science] [Show ID: 34464]
2019-06-1900 minScience on Saturday (Audio)Giving Your Brain a Voice: Engineering Sensors That Listen to Brain CellsThe human brain is composed of billions of cells that communicate through chemical and electrical signals. LLNL microelectrodes can interface directly with the brain to allow us to monitor and manipulate the dynamics of these brain signals. LLNL microelectrodes are flexible and microfabricated in dense arrays that allow them to collect large amounts of information over long periods of time in the body. Scientists Anna Belle and Allison Yorita go over how these arrays are microfabricated and their diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Series: "Lawrence Livermore National Lab Science on Saturday" [Science] [Show ID: 34464]
2019-06-1946 min
2019 GTCD. Dawson/LLNL Physics: Lessons Learned, Porting LLNL Apps to SierraD. Dawson/LLNL Physics: Lessons Learned, Porting LLNL Apps to Sierra
2019-04-0400 min2019 GTCLLNL Sierra: Software Stack & Exascale Simulations [ '19 GTC, 3/19 Tue ]LLNL Sierra: Software Stack & Exascale Simulations [ '19 GTC, 3/19 Tue ]
2019-04-0300 min
Request For CommitsOpen source and supercomputers (Spack)Todd Gamblin – a computer scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Lab – tells Nadia and Mikeal all about bringing open source to his peers in the national labs. They discuss what it’s like to open source a project inside the government, how Todd found contributors for Spack, why he got involved with NumFOCUS, and much more.
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2017-07-121h 03Lawrence Livermore National LabForensic Science in Crisis: How Proteins Can HelpIn the last decade, the scientific foundations of a number of traditional forensic methods have come under increasing criticism by the scientific community, leading to their discontinuation or reduced effectiveness in criminal prosecutions. These challenges raise questions about the admissibility of certain type of evidence in current cases and the validity of previous convictions. We will discuss the basis of these issues and describe some of the work ongoing at LLNL to try and address some of them. In particular we will describe an entirely new science-based approach to human identification. Series: "Lawrence Livermore National Lab Science on Saturday" [Science...
2017-05-0153 minLawrence Livermore National LabBehold Livermorium: A Quest for New ElementsEverything we can see and touch is made up of chemical elements as illustrated on the Periodic Table of Elements. The heaviest, naturally occurring element is uranium. Using high-energy particle accelerators, scientists have created even heavier elements extending the Periodic Table of Elements up to element 118. Also find out more about element 116, Livermorium, named in in honor of the scientists and research that has been done at LLNL since its discovery. Series: "Lawrence Livermore National Lab Science on Saturday" [Science] [Show ID: 31525]
2017-01-0251 min
Physics (Video)Harnessing Fusion: Creating a Sun on EarthThe National Ignition Facility (NIF) at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is the world's largest and most powerful laser system. Experimental physicist Tammy Ma explores how and why scientists and engineers are working hard to demonstrate sustainable fusion burn - the same reaction that occurs in the sun - to one day harness as a source of limitless, clean energy. Series: "Lawrence Livermore National Lab Science on Saturday" [Science] [Show ID: 31523]
2016-12-1939 min
RCE - Super ComputersRCE 102: SpackSpack is a package management tool designed to support multiple versions and configurations of software on a wide variety of platforms and environments. It was designed for large supercomputing centers, where many users and application teams share common installations of software on clusters with exotic architectures, using libraries that do not have a standard ABI. Spack is non-destructive: installing a new version does not break existing installations, so many configurations can coexist on the same system. https://github.com/scalability-llnl/spack
Todd is a computer scientist in the Center for Applied Scientific
Computing at Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory . His research...
2015-10-3000 min
RCE - Super ComputersRCE 101: ConduitConduit is an open source project from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. It provides an intuitive model for describing hierarchical scientific data in C++, C, Fortran, and Python and is used for data coupling between packages in-core, serialization, and I/O tasks.
Docs:
http://scalability-llnl.github.io/conduit/
Repo:
https://github.com/scalability-llnl/conduit
Cyrus is a computer scientist and group leader in the Applications, Simulations, and Quality (ASQ) division of LLNL's Computation directorate. He is the software architect of the VisIt open source visualization tool and leads major aspects of the technical direction of the project. Cyrus also provides custom...
2015-10-0400 min
Recycled Electrons122 Ranting About The Hobbit<p><figure class="tmblr-full" data-orig-height="333" data-orig-width="500" data-orig-src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/a889b3034216a3aafaea0a008c2e8aac/tumblr_inline_nd85dtpg5f1qzumnc.jpg"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/885e96311443e033fb297a62374f6532/tumblr_inline_p8l1rynBXd1qzumnc_540.jpg" data-orig-height="333" data-orig-width="500" data-orig-src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/a889b3034216a3aafaea0a008c2e8aac/tumblr_inline_nd85dtpg5f1qzumnc.jpg"/></figure></p>
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2014-10-1038 minLawrence Livermore National LabMenacing Microbes: Protein Models Reveal SecretsMicrobes are living organisms too small to be seen. While most are friendly to humans, some microbes, called pathogens, can cause disease. Although the medical field has created miraculous antimicrobial drugs to ward them off, menacing microbes often change their protein make-up in devious ways to evade being destroyed, resulting in antibiotic resistance and eventually "super-bugs." lead biologist on the LLNL Pathogen Bioinformatics team Beth Vitalis explains that proteins are diverse and dynamic biomolecules that determine how organisms thrive in changing environments. Protein modeling is a computational tool that researchers use to see microbial proteins. Using LLNL's high performance computational...
2014-09-1546 minLawrence Livermore National LabMenacing Microbes: Protein Models Reveal SecretsMicrobes are living organisms too small to be seen. While most are friendly to humans, some microbes, called pathogens, can cause disease. Although the medical field has created miraculous antimicrobial drugs to ward them off, menacing microbes often change their protein make-up in devious ways to evade being destroyed, resulting in antibiotic resistance and eventually "super-bugs." lead biologist on the LLNL Pathogen Bioinformatics team Beth Vitalis explains that proteins are diverse and dynamic biomolecules that determine how organisms thrive in changing environments. Protein modeling is a computational tool that researchers use to see microbial proteins. Using LLNL's high performance computational...
2014-09-1546 minScience on Saturday (Audio)Menacing Microbes: Protein Models Reveal SecretsMicrobes are living organisms too small to be seen. While most are friendly to humans, some microbes, called pathogens, can cause disease. Although the medical field has created miraculous antimicrobial drugs to ward them off, menacing microbes often change their protein make-up in devious ways to evade being destroyed, resulting in antibiotic resistance and eventually "super-bugs." lead biologist on the LLNL Pathogen Bioinformatics team Beth Vitalis explains that proteins are diverse and dynamic biomolecules that determine how organisms thrive in changing environments. Protein modeling is a computational tool that researchers use to see microbial proteins. Using LLNL's high performance computational...
2014-09-1546 minScience on Saturday (Video)Menacing Microbes: Protein Models Reveal SecretsMicrobes are living organisms too small to be seen. While most are friendly to humans, some microbes, called pathogens, can cause disease. Although the medical field has created miraculous antimicrobial drugs to ward them off, menacing microbes often change their protein make-up in devious ways to evade being destroyed, resulting in antibiotic resistance and eventually "super-bugs." lead biologist on the LLNL Pathogen Bioinformatics team Beth Vitalis explains that proteins are diverse and dynamic biomolecules that determine how organisms thrive in changing environments. Protein modeling is a computational tool that researchers use to see microbial proteins. Using LLNL's high performance computational...
2014-09-1500 min
The Java PosseJava Posse #319 - Newscast for Aug 12th 2010
Newscast for Aug 12th 2010
Fully formatted shownotes can always be found at http://javaposse.com
VFR trapped above clouds explanation
http://www.ravenware.com/factand/nofic/essays/vfrimc1.htm
Scala training in SF - last chance
http://artima.com/seminars
LLNL NIF visit
https://lasers.llnl.gov/
Google Wave discontinued already?
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/update-on-google-wave.html
http://lifehacker.com/5604687/google-halts-wave-development-shutting-it-down-by-end-of-year
http://java.dzone.com/dose/dzone-daily-dose-810
Novell's Pulse?
http://www.novell.com/products/pulse/
NetBeans 6.9.1 release, JavaFX 1.3.1, plus JavaFX composer getting some kudos
http://netbeans.org/community/news/show/1488.html
http://download.oracle.com/javafx/1.3/tutorials/ApplicationStartup/
http://download...
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