Big Ideas Lab

Your weekly exploration inside Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Hear untold stories, meet boundary-pushing pioneers and get unparalleled access to groundbreaking science and technology. From national security challenges to computing revolutions, discover the innovations that are shaping tomorrow, today.

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Day in a Life of Deterrence

Episode Date: October 8, 2024

Strategic deterrence is the foundation of U.S. national defense, but it’s only as strong as the nuclear triad that supports it.Think of the nuclear tr...

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Strategic Deterrence

Episode Date: October 1, 2024

In October 1962, a U-2 reconnaissance plane captured images of Soviet missile sites under construction in Cuba. What followed was a tense 13-day stand...

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Supercomputing

Episode Date: September 24, 2024

In the 1960s, a quiet revolution was taking shape behind the scenes—one that would eventually touch every corner of our modern world. As Cold War tens...

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History of the Lab

Episode Date: September 17, 2024

In the wake of the Soviet Union's first atomic bomb test, the looming threat of nuclear war sent shockwaves through the United States. Air raid sirens...

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Meet the Lab

Episode Date: September 10, 2024

What if one square mile could change the world?Welcome to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where groundbreaking scientific discoveries are tran...

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About Big Ideas Lab

Episode Date: September 3, 2024

Welcome to the Big Ideas Lab, a weekly podcast that takes you inside Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Hear untold stories, meet boundary-pushin...