Experiments at Site 300 are an essential part of the Lab's mission. Here, our researchers can safely formulate, fabricate and test high-explosive assemblies to assess the performance of non-nuclear weapon prototypes and components.
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Home to more than 250 staff, LLNL's Site 300 Experimental Test Site supports a wide range of high-explosives research and diagnostics that are foundational to the Lab’s national security missions. Explore the history of Site 300:
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Recently, LLNL celebrated 70 years of scientific innovation and national security research at the Site 300 Experimental Test Site. Site 300 gets its name from the early days of the Lab, when the main laboratory was called Site 200 and @BerkeleyLab was site 100.
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For Sonny Ly, one of the most rewarding parts of working at @Livermore_Lab is the chance to collaborate with leading experts on innovative projects. His work focuses on laser ablation, laser material processing and directed energy applications.
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Today, @NASA’s #MissionToPsyche# is getting a gravity assist from Mars on its journey to a metal-rich asteroid. The flyby will provide an opportunity to test and calibrate science instruments onboard, including the LLNL-built gamma ray sensor.
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What could the next major Bay Area earthquake actually look like? On May 28, join @Livermore_Lab's Artie Rodgers for an exciting lecture on the Hayward Fault, hosted by BigBrain. Learn more:
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From planetary science to space security, @Livermore_Lab has a long history of advancing space science and technology. Recently, LLNL was excited to welcome @NASAAdmin Jared Isaacman for a closer look at the research driving discovery, innovation and mission impact.
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Forget spreadsheets. At @Livermore_Lab's STEM with Phones student workshop, students are using smartphones and artificial intelligence to conduct advanced scientific analysis.
We were pleased to welcome Principal Deputy Administrator of @NNSANews Scott Pappano to @Livermore_Lab. During his visit, he toured our world-class facilities and saw how LLNL is driving nuclear deterrence and stockpile modernization in support of the NNSA mission.
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Deputy Administrator Scott Pappano continues his tours across the National Security Enterprise with a visit to @Livermore_Lab.
Home to the groundbreaking National Ignition Facility, the record‑setting El Capitan supercomputer, and some of the top scientific talent in the nation, Livermore is dedicated to keeping America's nuclear deterrent safe, secure, and effective. Strong work by the LLNL team as they continue advancing our national security mission.
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Applications are now open for the 2026 LLNS Community Gift Program, supporting local initiatives with a focus on K-14 STEAM education. Up to $220K in gifts will be awarded. Apply by Aug. 17:
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Locked away inside the walls of plant cells lies a valuable source of energy: sugar. Scientists at @Livermore_Lab are exploring ways to efficiently access that potential biofuel.
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Thank you to @ScienceUnderSec Darío Gil for visiting our demo of an AI-driven inertial fusion energy power plant design tool at @scsp_ai’s AI+expo!
LLNL researchers teamed up with colleagues from national laboratories, universities, industry and government at the U.S. Inertial Fusion Energy conference to accelerate IFE development as a cornerstone of the nation’s energy strategy.
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Most neutron stars are effectively invisible. But a new study with authors from @Livermore_Lab suggests how @NASARoman could spot them anyway.
What role will AI and bioscience play in strengthening biosecurity and bioresilience ? @Livermore_Lab's Shankar Sundaram joined the @scsp_ai's AI+ Expo to explore how converging technologies can support national security and building a more resilient future.
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What if AI could expedite decades of discovery into months? At @SCSP_AI’s AI+ Expo, Brian Spears joined leaders from across National Labs and industry to discuss @ENERGY’s Genesis Mission, and how it can accelerate national security, energy innovation and science.
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At @SCSP_AI’s AI+ Expo, LLNL Director Kim Budil joined leaders from government and industry to discuss @energy’s Genesis Mission and how AI can help accelerate scientific discovery, energy innovation and national security.
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From AI co-pilots to multi-agent systems, @Livermore_Lab is advancing faster discovery. At the @SCSP_AI’s AI+ Expo, LLNL’s Brian Van Essen explained how AI is transforming molecular and materials science for national security.
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Tomorrow at @scsp_ai's AI+ Expo: @Livermore_Lab demos AI-driven #fusionenergy# applications at the @ENERGY booth, featuring:
⚡ IFE power plant design
⚛️ Tritium fuel cycle
☀️ Plasma control
Proud to partner with @argonne @BerkeleyLab @ORNL @SRNLab and @UCLA!
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