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Remains of Los Alamos lab worker found in New Mexico forest; FBI probes possible ties to missing scientists

Remains identified as Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory administrative assistant who disappeared in June 2025, were found in the McGaffey Ridge area of Carson National Forest, with a handgun nearby. The medical examiner will determine cause of death as New Mexico State Police and the FBI investigate possible connections to other missing or deceased lab workers involved in sensitive nuclear/space technology work.

via CBS News|

#carson-national-forest #crime #fbi-investigation

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Remains of Los Alamos Lab employee found in New Mexico forest after year-long disappearance

Human remains identified as Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who disappeared in June 2025. The body, found May 28 in the McGaffey Ridge area of Carson National Forest near Taos, was discovered with a handgun. Authorities have identified Casias, but the cause and manner of death are under further investigation by the Office of the Medical Investigator. At the time of her disappearance, authorities did not indicate foul play; the case has drawn attention to others connected to sensitive nuclear and aerospace research.

via CNN|

#carson-national-forest #crime #los-alamos-national-laboratory

us-news1 month ago•2 min saved

Remains of NM lab employee identified after yearlong disappearance

Remains found in Carson National Forest, New Mexico, have been identified as Melissa Casias, a 53-year-old Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who went missing about a year ago; a handgun was found with the remains, and authorities are investigating the cause of death, with foul play not ruled out.

via NBC News|

#carson-national-forest #death-investigation #los-alamos-national-laboratory

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Speculation swirls around disappearances at sensitive U.S. labs, but officials see no single plot

CBS News reports online speculation about the deaths and disappearances of 10 government workers tied to nuclear or space technology, but federal officials say there’s no evidence of a coordinated pattern; the Department of Energy and FBI are involved with no confirmed links across sites like Los Alamos and JPL, and experts caution against drawing connections from disparate cases.

via CBS News|

#jet-propulsion-laboratory #los-alamos-national-laboratory #missing-persons

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Revolutionary Technique Turns Ordinary Glass into Quantum Materials"

Researchers at UCI and Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a new method to transform everyday materials, such as glass, into conductors suitable for quantum computing by manipulating the atomic structure through strain, creating materials with unique quantum properties. This breakthrough paves the way for making quantum computers a practical reality and could potentially revolutionize the field of computing. The study, published in Nature Communications, demonstrates the ability to convert poor conductors into efficient ones, offering promising prospects for the development of quantum devices.

via SciTechDaily|

#los-alamos-national-laboratory #materials-science #quantum-computing

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Revealed: Decades of Inaccurate Space Nuclear Explosion Calculations, Says Los Alamos Scientist"

A scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory has discovered errors in mathematical calculations related to the effects of nuclear explosions in space, which have gone undetected for nearly 50 years. These errors have impacted our understanding of the influence of electromagnetic waves on the dispersal of trapped electrons in the Earth's magnetic fields. The discovery offers an opportunity to improve protections for space technologies and better predict the threat and efficacy of radiation belt remediation strategies. The errors have implications for the damage caused to satellites by artificial radiation belts formed after nuclear explosions in space, and they conflict with quasilinear theory, a cornerstone for existing models used to understand spacecraft protection.

via The Debrief|

#los-alamos-national-laboratory #nuclear-explosions #quasilinear-theory

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Transforming Everyday Materials into Quantum Computer Conductors: A Revolutionary Breakthrough"

Scientists at the University of California, Irvine and Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a method to convert everyday materials into conductors for quantum computers, potentially overcoming the limitations of silicon-based computing. Quantum computers, which can compute in seconds what supercomputers would take years to complete, could revolutionize computing if built with easier-to-work materials. This research opens up possibilities for obtaining high-quality quantum materials from everyday resources.

via Interesting Engineering|

#computing-devices #los-alamos-national-laboratory #materials-science

science-and-technology2 years ago•7 min saved

"New Mexico Scientists Develop Vacuum Balloon for Supersonic Travel"

Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico are developing a "vacuum balloon" with a hard shell that could potentially carry humans and travel as fast as a commercial airliner. The balloon, made of super-lightweight aerogel, aims to be lighter than the surrounding atmosphere, allowing it to hover indefinitely. While still in the experimental phase, the research could revolutionize transportation, surveillance, and parcel delivery drones, offering an alternative to traditional helium or hydrogen balloons. The physicist leading the project is seeking funding to continue the research, with potential applications in various industries and the possibility of a steampunk-style future with vacuum blimps as a major mode of transport.

via Daily Mail|

#aerogel #aerospace #los-alamos-national-laboratory

science-and-technology2 years ago•0 min saved

"Dented Composite Unleashes On-Demand Photon Twisting"

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a low-cost and reliable technique to produce circularly polarized light, a specific type of photon crucial for quantum data exchange and encryption. By stacking two atomically thin materials, the team was able to "twist" photons in a predictable manner, eliminating the need for external magnetic fields or complex nanoscale structures. This breakthrough could pave the way for more accessible and efficient quantum communication technologies.

via Interesting Engineering|

#circularly-polarized-light #los-alamos-national-laboratory #photonics