Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

At #LLNL, the realm of what’s possible is only bounded by the questions we’re willing to ask. Our teams fearlessly and relentlessly pursue big ideas using innovative science and technology to meet our national security mission and to make the world a better place.

What if the key to growing more food with less fertilizer is already in the soil? Livermore researchers are using advanced computing to identify nitrogen-fixing microbes that can help crops thrive more sustainably, improving food security. livermorelab.info/4vVfPeh

LLNL is modernizing high-explosives manufacturing with a new approach to create a more responsive and predictable framework for developing explosive materials that meet the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission. livermorelab.info/4vfD15z

The 2026 LLNS Community Gift Program is accepting applications. Up to $220,000 is available for local initiatives focused on K-14 STEAM education. Eligible orgs in the Tri-Valley and surrounding counties can apply by Aug. 17. Learn more: livermorelab.info/4fiFtE1

At the #FIFAWorldCup, scientists are part of the safety team. @Livermore_Lab team members are supporting @NNSANews’ Nuclear Emergency Support Team with preventive nuclear and radiological detection capabilities.

Seeking to unlock the secrets of the center of the Earth, @Livermore_Lab researchers used the @lasers_llnl to recreate the extreme temperature and pressures of our planet’s inner core. livermorelab.info/3TotUlM

What are @Livermore_Lab scientists doing at the #FIFAWorldCup? Keeping the public safe. #LLNL team members are helping the @NNSAnews' Nuclear Emergency Support Team, bringing technical expertise to one of the world’s biggest sporting events.

A single gram of soil contains between 10 million and 1 billion viruses. New research from @Livermore_Lab shows that most of those viruses are dormant lurkers, persisting in the soil and biding their time for suitable conditions to emerge. livermorelab.info/3R0OqrS

In September 2023, a @NASA capsule streaked through the atmosphere and landed in the desert, carrying 122 grams of material from the asteroid Bennu. Now, that sample is revealing clues about the early solar system and chemistry that is relevant for life. livermorelab.info/4xctL4D

The latest issue of the Science & Technology Review is now available online. From an innovative tsunami early warning model to studying the atmospheric contents of exoplanets, explore how @Livermore_Lab is pushing the boundaries of what's possible: livermorelab.info/4fiiUwO

Happy Fourth of July from @Livermore_Lab! As America marks 250 years of independence, LLNL celebrates the people, big ideas and scientific discoveries that help move the nation forward.

With more than 180 postdocs, the LLNL postdoc program offers young scientists the chance to gain confidence, independence and a stronger sense of purpose as they grow into the next generation of scientific leaders. Explore their journey: livermorelab.info/4v9VH6F

LLNL is bringing a piece of fusion history to the Great American State Fair. On display at the @ENERGY booth: a fusion ignition target. Learn more: livermorelab.info/46W4Dnc

Registration is now open for the LLNL and @SJSU 2026 Real-World Quantum Computing workshop. Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in engineering, physics or related fields are encouraged to apply for the free, two-day, in-person workshop. livermorelab.info/3SGSFJJ

Harnessing the power of HPC systems to maximize utility & minimize waste is the basis of the FRACTALE project, a graph-based hierarchical framework built upon an enhanced version @FluxFramework. 🙌 computing.llnl.gov/projects/fract…

Earth has been continually bombarded by asteroids since its formation. In honor of National Asteroid Day, Kathryn Kumamoto explores how @Livermore_Lab's planetary defense program is keeping the world safe. livermorelab.info/4b2lFlr

What does it mean to be a postdoc at LLNL? The latest Big Ideas Lab podcast episode explores the postdoc journey, from day one at the Lab to the professional growth that follows. livermorelab.info/4v9VH6F

What if a laser could twist like a whirlpool? Researchers at @Livermore_Lab and @UCIrvine created the first high-power spring-shaped laser pulse, opening up new possibilities for fusion energy, particle acceleration, astrophysics and beyond. livermorelab.info/4gdlerX

Congratulations to our team at @Livermore_Lab on the completion of the Digital Infrastructure Capability Expansion. This facility will play a critical role in securing the lab's networking and communications systems. It will enable more secure and upgraded connectivity for the lab's national security work. More here: llnl.gov/article/54586/…

How could AI help accelerate scientific discovery at national scale? In the Big Ideas Lab podcast, LLNL explores how the @energy Genesis Mission is bringing together AI, supercomputing and experimental science to help speed discovery. Listen now: livermorelab.info/4gDIkbl

Meet the machine that spots flaws smaller than a speck of dust from eight meters away, works tirelessly in a vacuum and is essential to national security experiments at @Livermore_Lab’s National Ignition Facility. livermorelab.info/4dyByR8