Oct 20th, 2008 · For more than 25 years, Ed Grothus has been a thorn in the side of the Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory, hoarding its debris and criticizing its work. And while some may have hoped he would slow down in his old age, he remains as feisty a rabble-rouser as ever.
Oct 25th, 2006 · The FBI is investigating how classified information from the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico was found at a drug bust at a trailer park. So far, it has traced the documents from the facility to a woman who once worked there.
Dec 21st, 2005 · The University of California and defense contractor Bechtel will be the new managers of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The University of California had run the weapons lab for more than 60 years. After a recent series of management lapses, the Department of Energy put the contract up for bid.
Jun 4th, 2005 · The University of California is fighting to stay on as manager of the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, birthplace of the atom bomb. It may have to compete against other bidders, including the University of Texas. What does the competition mean for the future of the lab?
May 19th, 2005 · Last winter, a scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory began a Web log, or blog, for employees to post concerns and complaints about fixing problems at the government nuclear facility. But now, some members of Congress who've seen the blog see it as a reason to shut Los Alamos down.
Sep 20th, 2004 · The Los Alamos National Laboratory will remove all weapons-grade nuclear materials from a section of the lab after determining the area to be too prone to security lapses. Scientists at the facility say morale is low after four employees were fired and another was forced to resign. NPR's David Kestenbaum reports.