Associated Press Published 7:17 p.m. UTC Jul 8, 2018 LOS ALAMOS - When J. Robert Oppenheimer invited top scientists, engineers and technicians to New Mexico in 1943 to build the world's first nuclear weapon, no one really knew what the results would be. What they did know was that they had to succeed at all costs since intelligence reports indicated Germany and its allies were working toward the same goal. The once-secret city of Los Alamos is marking 75 years of discovery at Los Alamos National Laboratory, which still plays a key role in maintaining the United States' nuclear weapons cache. The facility also still conducts research on everything from renewable energy technology to public health concerns and the effects of insects on stressed forests. The anniversary comes as the lab prepares for a shift in leadership. The U.S. Energy Department recently awarded the multibillion-dollar contract to manage Los Alamos to Triad National Security LLC, a company made up of the … [Read more...] about Los Alamos National Laboratory marks 75 years
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New Mexico nuclear weapons laboratory marks 75 years
Updated 9:39 am PDT, Sunday, July 8, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-4', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 4', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Jae C. Hong, AP Image 1of/4 CaptionClose Image 1 of 4 FILE - This June 29, 2011 file photo shows the Los Alamos Laboratory in Los Alamos, N.M. When J. Robert Oppenheimer invited the top scientists to New Mexico in 1943 to build the world's first nuclear weapon, no one really knew what the results were going to be. What they did know was that they had to succeed at all costs. The Los Alamos Monitor reports the once-secret city on Saturday, June 30, 2018, marked 75 years of discovery at Los Alamos National Laboratory with a day of speeches and activities. less FILE - This June 29, 2011 file photo shows the Los … [Read more...] about New Mexico nuclear weapons laboratory marks 75 years
Envision Solar Announces Follow-On Order of Additional EV ARC™ Solar Charging Station from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
SAN DIEGO, June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Envision Solar International, Inc. (OTCQB:EVSI) (“Envision Solar,” or the “Company”), the leading renewably energized EV charging, outdoor media and energy security products company, announced that Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will deploy an additional EV ARC™ unit to provide emissions-free EV charging for its fleet vehicles. The laboratory deployed two EV ARC™ units in October of 2017 which have proven successful in reducing their fleet’s carbon emissions. /EIN News/ -- “We are excited about the opportunity to convert some of our fleet of government vehicles to electric and the Envision Solar product will be instrumental in giving us a portable Level II charging platform in locations that are not practical to be hard-wired,” said Stu Jossey, a manager of fleet services at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. “Our employees are very eager to take advantage of … [Read more...] about Envision Solar Announces Follow-On Order of Additional EV ARC™ Solar Charging Station from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Arroyo Seco Weekend: NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory sparks space conversation with pop-up exhibit
By Angela Ratzlaff | PUBLISHED: June 24, 2018 at 10:25 am | UPDATED: June 24, 2018 at 10:25 am The Pasadena-based NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory set up shop at Arroyo Seco Weekend — the Rose Bowl-adjacent music festival where Neil Young and Jack White rocked on Saturday — in order to provide concert goers a shady escape, some really cute selfie opportunities and a few lessons on space. “People are coming here for music, not necessarily for space,” said Preston Dyches, who works with public engagement at JPL. “We knew when were coming here we wanted to reach out to the local community. It allows us to get a conversation started.” Festival goers visit NASA’s JPL dome during Arroyo Seco Weekend in Pasadena on Saturday, June 23, 2018. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Pasadena Star News/SCNG) Festival goers visit NASA’s JPL dome during Arroyo Seco Weekend in Pasadena on Saturday, June 23, 2018. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Pasadena Star … [Read more...] about Arroyo Seco Weekend: NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory sparks space conversation with pop-up exhibit
Intermountain Healthcare Brings Awareness of Precision Medicine to The Public Through Clinical Implementation
Survey shows most lack education about genomics SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, USA, June 19, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Precision medicine is changing the way patients receive care and is viewed as the future of medicine by many; yet as we move into that future, awareness is still lacking. Results from a recent survey by GenomeWeb and the Personalized Medicine Coalition showed Americans are unfamiliar with precision medicine. The online survey asked 1,001 adults representative of the U.S. population various questions about their awareness on the topic. The results showed a lack of education on what genomics is and what it can do for their personal care. However, when they were taught more about precision medicine, they were excited about the possibilities. Intermountain is dedicated to educating the public and providing clinical implementation to its patients. Precision medicine considers individual factors to decide the best route of treatment for each specific patient. Intermountain … [Read more...] about Intermountain Healthcare Brings Awareness of Precision Medicine to The Public Through Clinical Implementation