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Advancing our nation’s security
We solve some of the nation's most difficult national security problems by applying our world-class science, technology and engineering.
Capability Pillars
Our STE work is organized under six Capability Pillars. Each Capability Pillar allows the Laboratory to rapidly and effectively draw on the necessary scientific capabilities at Los Alamos National Laboratory, so we can address national security challenges as they arise and offer viable solutions.
Exascale Computing
Read about the role Los Alamos is taking in the Exascale Computing Project
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Capability Pillars
Learn about the Lab's science capabilities organized under our six Capability Pillars
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LDRD
Find out how Laboratory Directed Research & Development (LDRD) fosters scientific innovation
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