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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 [email protected], or call 505-667-4106.

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 [email protected], or call 505-667-4106.

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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 [email protected], or call 505-667-4106.

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 [email protected], or call 505-667-4106.

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 [email protected].

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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