Los Alamos National Laboratory

New Lab facility joins the hunt for "nature's ghosts" 👻 A new state-of-the-art lab at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) will test ulta-precise calibration devices to find neutrinos. "Neutrinos are sometimes called 'nature's ghosts,' as they are one of the most abundant particles in the universe, yet they rarely interact with matter," said Lab physicist Sowjanya Gollapinni. "This makes them incredibly difficult to detect." Brrrr...it's cold in here! ❄️ The devices will be tested in a cryogenics test stand at Los Alamos before shipping to the European Center for Nuclear Research lab (CERN) in Switzerland. It's all part of the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), which aims to launch the most intense neutrino beam in the world to catch "ghost particles" in action. 👇https://ow.ly/g87g50Tws9t

✈️ Lead the way as our new Travel Group Leader 🧳 We're seeking a Travel Group Leader to steer our travel team and ensure smooth, compliant trips for our workforce. In this hybrid role, the Travel Group Leader will: 🌍 Oversee travel support systems, including reservations, reimbursement and relocations 💼 Analyze travel data to identify trends and enhance travel programs 📊 Manage compliance, risk and reporting Expertise in interpreting Federal Travel Regulations (FTR), Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR) or Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) is a must. Ready to lead travel at one of the world's top scientific laboratories? Apply today 👉 https://ow.ly/B0uQ50TJjUS

Lunch and a show! 💃 This Hispanic Heritage Month, while employees enjoyed carne adovada (a New Mexico-style pork dish in red chile sauce) and more in the cafeteria, they were serenaded by a live employee band performing traditional New Mexico Spanish music. "We're all musicians who play with different bands, but we came together to play for the HOLA [Hispanic Opportunities at Los Alamos] celebration," said singer Frances Castellano, joined by employee musicians Ruben Maestas, Lawrence Trujillo and Andy Chavez. "It's a blessing when we can get together and feel like we've played together for a long time," Castellano said. "It's part of what we carry in our hearts for the love of music. Our motto is 'Play your best but have fun doing it!'" #HispanicHeritageMonth

Did someone say #FatBearWeek? 🐻 Los Alamos County is home to a unique subspecies of black bear, the New Mexico black bear (Ursus americanus amblyceps). Here, one of the wildlife cameras monitored by our biological resources team catches a young New Mexico black bear in action. Read on for bear-aware safety tips from the Lab's wildlife biologists: 🐻 Never feed or approach bears. Black bears are opportunistic omnivores and have a diet that varies according to the seasonal availability of foods. Feeding bears — intentionally or unintentionally — trains them to approach buildings and people to find food. It is illegal to create a nuisance bear by feeding them. 🐻 Secure your food and garbage. Food and food odors attract bears, so don’t reward them with easily accessible garbage or food (including pet food left outside). 🐻 Unsecured garbage is the primary cause of most human bear conflicts. Bears generally avoid humans unless they become conditioned to eating human food or garbage. 🐻 Remove bird feeders when bears are active. Take in your feeders at night or if bears have recently been seen near your home. Alternatively, only put feeders out during the winter when bears are hibernating. 🐻 Clean and store grills. Make sure that all grease, fat, and food particles are removed after grilling. 🐻 Don’t put trash out until the morning of your collection. Store your garbage can in your garage and/or purchase a bear-resistant trashcan. Thanks for protecting our bears by staying bear aware!

We're excited to join the AnitaB.org Grace Hopper Celebration this week! Drop by booth #417 to meet our team of scientists and learn more about their meaningful work in Northern New Mexico. #GHC #GHC24 #GraceHopperCelebration

On Oct. 1, the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) verified completion of the first plutonium pit for the W87-1 Modification Program. Lab Director Thom Mason said this about the milestone: “I am proud of the important role our laboratory played in leading this critical mission for our nation’s security. I want to recognize the tireless dedication of our workforce over the last several years. Along with our partners at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the Kansas City National Security Campus, and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), we have brought to bear our laboratories’ scientists and engineers, our manufacturing experts, and our weapons, safety and operations workforce to ensure the pits met rigorous design requirements. The manufacturing process has continued to inform the science of plutonium and its behavior. This mission is an example of ‘big science’ at work, an effort Oppenheimer established when Los Alamos was first founded more than 80 years ago and a legacy that our nation’s laboratories and plants continue today.” See more about the pit production mission at Los Alamos National Laboratory 👉 https://ow.ly/ABRh50TEENp

Laser-focused 💥 This #NationalManufacturingDay, we're shining light on our Prototype Fabrication Team and their high-precision laser cutter. This machine can cut or engrave 1-inch-thick steel at 40 inches per minute, 4x faster than the CNC (computer numerical control) plasma cutters used previously. It's "the Cadillac of lasers," says engineering technologist Myles Cartelli, perfect for making custom metal parts for Lab-wide applications.

We asked a few of our more than 1,000 summer students what brought them to the Lab this year. Almost all of them mentioned interesting work, mentorship and the chance to work with the brightest minds in their field. There’s no place like Los Alamos! See student opportunities 👇 https://ow.ly/bPvz50TwmLL

Headed to the AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering) National Conference this week? Stop by booth #325 to meet our team! Our scientists, recruiters and American Indian ERG (AIERG) members can’t wait to discuss opportunities at the Lab with you. Hear from members of our AIERG 👉 https://ow.ly/CAgQ50TwvGN

Coffee with a Kennedy ☕ This #InternationalCoffeeDay, we're remembering President John F. Kennedy, Jr.'s 1962 visit to Los Alamos. See the coffee cup he caffeinated from — and video from his whirlwind Lab tour — in our Bradbury Science Museum archives 👉 https://ow.ly/EOaF50TvtWo