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.

LLNL's #BigIdeasLab podcast marks a new milestone with the release of its 50th episode. With more than 1.5 million downloads, the series is consistently ranked first in physics, top 10 in science and top 200 for all podcasts on Apple Podcasts. livermorelab.info/4sD7rNU

For World Quantum Day, check out Quandary—open-source software that simulates & optimizes the evolution of both open & closed quantum systems as governed by Lindblad’s equations, the open-system analog to the Schrödinger equation. computing.llnl.gov/projects/quand…

National labs play a key role in the nation’s innovation ecosystem. Today, #NLSLAM26 finalists from each of the 17 @ENERGY national laboratories had the opportunity to tour the U.S. Capitol and share their research with members of Congress. Learn more: nlresearchslam.org

LLNL is partnering with Inertia Enterprises Inc. to develop fusion energy technology. The collaboration is managed by LIFT, a newly established institute at the Lab designed to strike breakthrough partnerships with the growing #FusionEnergy industry. livermorelab.info/4vpH3d7

Scientists from 17 @Energy national laboratories participate in a practice session ahead of the #NLResearchSlam in Washington, D.C. #NLSLAM is a competition where finalists are challenged to present a compelling three-minute presentation of their research: livermorelab.info/482Nfh8

As part of the @doescience Graduate Student Research program, Wyatt Larrinaga examines how different protein characteristics affect the binding of both lanthanides and actinides, including some of the rarest like americium and curium. livermorelab.info/4tExqFC

Register today for the 2026 Teacher Research Academy at @Livermore_Lab. Middle school, high school and community college educators are invited to participate in FREE, in-person professional development led by LLNL scientists and engineers. livermorelab.info/3wpNL9k

Supercomputers are helping solve real-world challenges in U.S. manufacturing. From reducing energy use to improving industrial processes, explore how the HPC for Energy Innovation program is turning simulations into solutions in the #BigIdeasLab. livermorelab.info/4c8TtNA

On April 15, the House Science & National Labs Caucus and the Senate National Laboratory Caucus are sponsoring the #NLSLAM26, a competition where contestants present a compelling three-minute presentation of their research. Learn more: livermorelab.info/3FUFGun

Whether it’s returning home from an airport terminal, a 911 call center or a summer camp nestled in the hills of Livermore, LLNL's Lisa Londry says volunteering makes her feel content, satisfied and at peace. Explore life outside the Lab in #SpotLight: livermorelab.info/4dlRbgs

A major milestone for @NASA’s Dragonfly mission: LLNL has delivered an advanced gamma-ray spectrometer to @JHUAPL for integration and testing. The instrument will help identify the elemental composition of Titan’s surface materials with high precision. livermorelab.info/3Q2LVoa

Congrats to @Livermore_Lab’s Livermore Institute for Fusion Technology for winning an @eastbayeda 2026 East Bay Innovation Award. LIFT is accelerating public-private partnerships and driving S&T innovation to enable the development of fusion energy. livermorelab.info/4vjwSXp

Some of the toughest challenges in manufacturing aren’t being solved on the factory floor. They’re being solved inside supercomputers. Explore how HPC for Energy Innovation is helping to improve efficiency, reduce energy use and accelerate discovery: livermorelab.info/4c8TtNA

Have you heard about mpibind? It maps applications to heterogeneous machines efficiently & transparently, so users can run on day one on any HPC system. And it's open source, of course! computing.llnl.gov/projects/mpibi…

The third annual #NLResearchSLAM competition kicks off on April 15! National Laboratory researchers will present their groundbreaking work in engaging 3-minute talks. Learn more: livermorelab.info/4s4AVDY

What does the science of security look like at LLNL? The Lab’s Security Planning and Analysis Group applies modeling, risk assessment and performance testing to design protection strategies that strengthen security while minimizing impacts to operations. livermorelab.info/4tpsogh

When nuclear material is produced, processed or purified, it sets off a hidden countdown, marked by the half-life of its radioactive atoms as they begin to decay. Researchers at LLNL and collaborators offer a novel approach for decoding this natural clock. livermorelab.info/4bT9arW

"LLNL gives me the work/life balance to be a team scientist in the office, and a user of dangerous spinning lathes in my garage." - Kyle Halliday In #SpotLight, explore life outside of the Lab as Halliday shares his journey in adventure racing. livermorelab.info/4s3qSiA

#LLNL's Emilie Dunham will be joined on April 11 by @GranadaPride's Tom Shefler at the State Theatre in Modesto, California, for “Science at the State,” a science education program pairing Lab scientists with popular films. Learn more: livermorelab.info/4uYFWke

Meet Connie Castaneda Aniceto, a senior technical recruiter at LLNL helping connect candidates with impactful careers across the Lab. Her advice: tailor your resume, apply to multiple roles and go for it. Read more: livermorelab.info/4vcvA0r