National Security Science Podcast

Brenda Fleming, J. Weston Phippen, Whitney Spivey, Los Alamos National Laboratory
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The National Security Science podcast is a spin-off of National Security Science magazine at Los Alamos National Laboratory. We bring you stories from the Lab’s Weapons Program—stories that show how innovative science and engineering are the key to keeping America safe. Or, as we like to say, better science equals better security.

  1. Holiday memories from Los Alamos: Los Alamos Historical Society's Yuletide Tales with Mike Katko

    12/19/2025

    Holiday memories from Los Alamos: Los Alamos Historical Society's Yuletide Tales with Mike Katko

    The National Security Science podcast is a spin-off of National Security Science magazine at Los Alamos National Laboratory. We bring you stories from the Lab’s Weapons Program—stories that show how innovative science and engineering are the key to keeping America safe. Or, as we like to say, better science equals better security. Read National Security Science magazine online at https://www.lanl.gov/media/publications/national-security-science.  Request a print copy or provide feedback by emailing magazine@lanl.gov.

    17 min
  2. High explosives safety testing; LANL Dynamic Experiments division

    08/26/2025

    High explosives safety testing; LANL Dynamic Experiments division

    To learn more, see https://www.lanl.gov/media/publications/national-security-science. National Security Science (NSS) highlights work in the weapons and other national security programs at Los Alamos National Laboratory. NSS is unclassified and supported by the office of the deputy Laboratory director for Weapons. To subscribe, email magazine@lanl.gov, or call 505-667-4106.

    21 min
  3. A Visit to the Trinity Site: Remembering the detonation of the first nuclear device

    07/07/2025

    A Visit to the Trinity Site: Remembering the detonation of the first nuclear device

    To learn more, see https://www.lanl.gov/media/publications/national-security-science. National Security Science (NSS) highlights work in the weapons and other national security programs at Los Alamos National Laboratory. NSS is unclassified and supported by thethe office of the deputy Laboratory director for Weapons. To subscribe, email magazine@lanl.gov, or call 505-667-4106.

    25 min
  4. Remembering Charlie McMillan, the 10th director of Los Alamos National Laboratory

    04/08/2025

    Remembering Charlie McMillan, the 10th director of Los Alamos National Laboratory

    Read the feature article about McMillan. Read remembrances of McMillan. Read other National Security Science magazine articles. National Security Science highlights work in the weapons and other national security programs at Los Alamos National Laboratory. NSS is unclassified and supported by the office of the deputy Laboratory director for Weapons. To subscribe, email magazine@lanl.gov, or call 505-667-4106.

    26 min
  5. Manufacturing nuclear weapons parts; Lab fellows; supermassive black hole

    11/25/2024

    Manufacturing nuclear weapons parts; Lab fellows; supermassive black hole

    To learn more, see https://www.lanl.gov/media/publications/national-security-science. National Security Science (NSS) highlights work in the weapons and other national security programs at Los Alamos National Laboratory. NSS is unclassified and supported by the Lab’s Office of National Security and International Studies. To subscribe, email magazine@lanl.gov, or call 505-667-4106.

    17 min
  6. Norris Bradbury, Los Alamos History, AI

    09/16/2024

    Norris Bradbury, Los Alamos History, AI

    The National Security Science podcast is a spin-off of National Security Science magazine at Los Alamos National Laboratory. We bring you stories from the Lab’s Weapons Program—stories that show how innovative science and engineering are the key to keeping America safe. Or, as we like to say, better science equals better security. Read National Security Science magazine online here. Request a print copy or provide feedback by emailing magazine@lanl.gov. For more Los Alamos stories, visit  discover.lanl.gov LA-UR--24-29457

    16 min
  7. Nuclear Weapons Effects, Artificial Intelligence, Subcritical Experiments

    06/26/2024

    Nuclear Weapons Effects, Artificial Intelligence, Subcritical Experiments

    To learn more about nuclear weapons effects, see the Spring 2024 issue of National Security Science magazine and the following articles:  Beyond the Blast What Affects Effects EMP: Could It Happen to Me? Effects in Action

    29 min
  8. National Nuclear Deterrence Summary with Jill Hruby, Bob Webster, and Will Toby, Exceeding Expectations for Hazardous Waste, Indigenous Physics Students

    05/03/2024

    National Nuclear Deterrence Summary with Jill Hruby, Bob Webster, and Will Toby, Exceeding Expectations for Hazardous Waste, Indigenous Physics Students

    This episode topic is deterrence. We'll explore the meaning of deterrence and how the national labs help keep our country safe. We'll also bring you some audio from a deterrence conference that our team attended. To hear more about deterrence and the role Los Alamos plays, check out our latest National Security Science magazine at lanl.gov/magazine. This issue includes feature stories on what deterrence is and how it’s used, weapons effects, and some perspectives from people involved in the air- and sea-based deterrents. Labcast: Los Alamos National Laboratory is exceeding expectations in radiological and hazardous waste disposal. Highlights from the Hill: Los Alamos National Laboratory is helping bring indigenous college students into the field of physics.

    29 min
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The National Security Science podcast is a spin-off of National Security Science magazine at Los Alamos National Laboratory. We bring you stories from the Lab’s Weapons Program—stories that show how innovative science and engineering are the key to keeping America safe. Or, as we like to say, better science equals better security.

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  • Creator
    Brenda Fleming, J. Weston Phippen, Whitney Spivey, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Los Alamos National Laboratory
  • Show Website
    National Security Science Podcast