Big Ideas Lab

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Big Ideas Lab

Your weekly exploration inside Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Hear untold stories, meet boundary-pushing pioneers and get unparalleled access to groundbreaking science and technology. From national security challenges to computing revolutions, discover the innovations that are shaping tomorrow, today.

  1. APR 8

    Spring Break - We'll Be Back Soon!

    Big Ideas Lab is taking a quick spring break, but the story is far from over. We're continuing to uncover the untold breakthroughs and hidden histories of Lawrence Livermore National Lab. Stay tuned — there’s so much more ahead!

    1 min
  2. Machinists

    APR 1

    Machinists

    Before a laser fires or a rocket launches, machinists make the mission possible. This episode explores the world of machining at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

    13 min
  3. Space Security

    MAR 25

    Space Security

    In the vast silence of space, security is anything but quiet. At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, cutting-edge science and strategic defense converge to protect the satellites we rely on.

    18 min
  4. Tech Transfer

    MAR 18

    Tech Transfer

    Today we’ll explore how technologies developed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory make their way from the Lab into industry — impacting lives every day, in ways that might surprise you. We’ll explore how scientific breakthroughs like high-peak-power laser peening, 3D metal printing, and more spotlight LLNL’s Innovation and Partnerships Office - and how this vital connection between groundbreaking research and industry creates far-reaching impact through technology transfer and entrepreneurship.

    18 min
  5. Inertial Fusion Energy

    MAR 11

    Inertial Fusion Energy

    What if we could harness the same energy that powers the stars to fuel our world—cleanly, safely, and virtually without limits? Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are working towards turning this vision into reality.

    18 min
  6. Community Giving

    MAR 4

    Community Giving

    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is celebrated for its groundbreaking science - from Fusion Ignition to safeguarding the nuclear stockpile. But there’s another story - grounded in community, connection, and a deep culture of giving. In this episode, we’ll explore how the same passion that drives scientific discovery fuels the Lab’s commitment to making a difference beyond its walls.

    12 min
  7. Drug Discovery

    FEB 25

    Drug Discovery

    For centuries, drug discovery was a slow, trial-and-error process—sometimes taking decades to develop life-saving treatments. But what if we could speed up that timeline? At LLNL, scientists are using supercomputing, machine learning, and AI to revolutionize how new medicines are found, tested, and developed.

    29 min
  8. Optics Recycle Loop

    FEB 18

    Optics Recycle Loop

    Every time the world’s most powerful laser fires, it leaves behind tiny cracks and damage that could bring the entire system to a halt. Instead of replacing costly components, scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have engineered a high-tech repair system—like a Formula 1 pit stop for lasers—to keep it running at peak performance.

    20 min
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Your weekly exploration inside Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Hear untold stories, meet boundary-pushing pioneers and get unparalleled access to groundbreaking science and technology. From national security challenges to computing revolutions, discover the innovations that are shaping tomorrow, today.

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  • Creator
    Mission.org
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
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    © 2024 Mission.org
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    Big Ideas Lab

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