Z machine probes super-Earth atmospheres

Researchers are using the huge forces generated by Sandia’s Z machine to replicate the gravitational pressures on so-called “super-Earths” to determine which might maintain atmospheres that could support life.

From airplanes to cell phones: Sandia device finds the flaws in everything

Tim Briggs has developed a fracture-testing tool, a small set of two hangers no larger than the human hand, that could help make everything from aircraft structural frames to cell phones stronger.

Heavy-lifting innovation born from intersection of need, collaboration

A simple innovation developed at Sandia’s California campus and designed to improve hoists may make it easier for people everywhere to work safely on heavy items.

COVID-19 vaccination underway

Authorized by the state of New Mexico as a vaccination site, Employee Health Services began vaccinating medical personnel, first responders and emergency management in New Mexico on Jan. 11.

Sandia radiation expert leads health physics organization

Charles “Gus” Potter, a certified health physicist at Sandia, was elected president of the American Academy of Health Physics, an organization that supports certified health physicists and the profession’s certification process.

UNM, Sandia to develop first NM master’s program for project management

This fall, the University of New Mexico will begin formally accepting applicants for the state’s first master’s degree program in project management, a critical component of the school’s memorandum of understanding with Sandia.

Nominate great environmental efforts for 2020 EMS awards

The Environment, Safety and Health program’s Environmental Management System is accepting nominations for its annual EMS Environmental Excellence Awards to recognize projects accomplished during calendar year 2020.