LIVERMORE, California, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Early-career researchers show off science and communication skills at 2026 National Lab Research SLAM From recovering valuable metals and identifying unknown pathogens to designing robust quantum hardware and providing a 3D view of microplastics, Department of Energy (DOE) scientists are tackling the problems that matter. At the 2026 National Lab Research SL  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 24 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * NMED issues draft Waste Isolation Pilot Plant permit New conditions prioritize legacy waste cleanup nationwide * The New Mexico Environment Department today proposed revisions to the U.S. Department of Energy's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant hazardous waste operating permit, strengthening enforcement of federal cleanup obligations for legacy waste stored at fede  more