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Soil's Mysterious Microbiome

Soil microbial genomic data provides valuable insight into what causes soil carbon to persist.

Feature Article  Inside this issue

Soil Microbiome Cover
Multicolored blobs arranged next to each other

Accelerating Materials Discovery

Livermore integrates simulation and materials characterization into a machine-learning framework to design new metal alloys.


Taking the Pulse of Stockpile Stewardship

Livermore uses hardware testing and AI tools to ensure the Scorpius solid-state pulsed-power system is durable and reliable.

Rows of circuit boards stacked in metal frame

Laser optics equipment in a small chamber

Sustaining the National Ignition Facility’s Bright Future

The National Ignition Facility deploys a five-year Sustainment Plan to ensure its longevity.

Improving and Advancing Predictability

Commentary by Rick Ryerson

Earth System Resilience Initiative Lead,
Physical and Life Sciences Principal Directorate


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