The National Nuclear Security Administration’s deputy administrator for defense programs argued in a memo this month that Los Alamos National Laboratory should increase its annual production of ...
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Study finds plutonium contamination near Los Alamos ecosystems
Plutonium contamination persists in canyon ecosystems near Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, with recent research ...
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has officially given the greenlight to start of construction on a massive new training hub.
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Study makes discovery near birthplace of atomic bomb: 'One of the most shocking things'
The radioactive material could be absorbed by plants and eventually endanger the rest of the food chain. Study makes discovery near birthplace of atomic bomb: 'One of the most shocking things' first ...
An undated photo capturing the Plutonium Facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory, with the Rio Grande valley and the Sangre de Cristo mountains in the background. (Photo courtesy of Los Alamos ...
The Department of Energy is accelerating construction of the new facility, aiming to produce 50 plutonium pits annually by 2030. While production ramps up, concerns remain about existing radioactive ...
Have you ever wondered what does a spacecraft and a pacemaker have in common? Both are powered by plutonium-238 (238 Pu), a versatile isotope, known for its ideal heating properties. Recent research ...
The National Nuclear Security Administration will submit a cradle to grave plan for hazardous waste generated by plutonium pit production early next year. First, it has to inform the public.
What happens when a country seeks to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program? Every peaceful program starts with a promise not to build a nuclear weapon. Then, the global community verifies that ...
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