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'Thinking' Telescope Scans for Discoveries

The RAPTOR robotic telescope array patrols the night sky, detecting anomalies without human intervention.

http://www.lanl.gov/discover/automatic_telescope

Laser Revolutionizes Life-Saving Sciences

The short-pulse Trident laser promises to transform many areas of our lives, from cancer treatment to diverting destructive lightning strikes and diagnosing fusion experiments.

http://www.lanl.gov/discover/high-energy_laser

Largest Sky Survey Reveals Dark Mysteries

The largest sky survey ever has unveiled dark energy and dark matter. These galactic phenomena make up 96 percent of the universe, and are leading scientists to question long-held beliefs such as Einstein’s theory of relativity.

http://www.lanl.gov/discover/dark_matter_energy
James Maxwell

Cutting-edge innovation captures science "Oscar"
Laser-Weave® technology grows extra-strong fibers at astonishing speeds

Prestigious R&D 100 Award goes to radical technology that will change the insides of toasters to exhaust nozzles in rocket engines, says James Maxwell of Applied Electromagnetics. . .

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